This year’s summer camp, themed “My Homeland’s Sea and Islands”, are taking from July 8 to 27 at many locations throughout the nation, packed with a wide range of activities.

The information was released by Dang The Hung, Vice Chairman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (COVA) in Hanoi on July 3.

Hung said the annual event aims to help young overseas Vietnamese people fully and deeply understanding the national sovereignty over sea and islands, patriotic tradition, culture and solidarity among 54 ethnic groups, raising their pride and attachment to the homeland.

During the camp, they will visit President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and Van Mieu – Vietnam’s first Temple of Literature in Hanoi, and historical and cultural relics in Quang Ninh, Hue, Danang, and Da Lat,  as well as exchanging with youth in Quang Ninh and Quang Ngai provinces.

The opening ceremony will be held in Quang Ninh on July 11.

Young returnees will also have a chance to meet with law enforcement forces at sea, fishermen and Danang youth to inquire about their efforts to defend national sovereignty.

Hung revealed that OV youth prepared a special gift for law enforcement forces and fishermen.

The annual camp has been held since 2003 by the COVA under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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