In the context of more than 6 million Vietnamese people living in more than 130 countries and territories, preserving the Vietnamese language is becoming increasingly urgent, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka (Japan) has initiated the initiative to build a global Vietnamese and Cultural Teaching Network, with the desire to create a "common home" for teachers, students, parents and those interested in teaching and learning Vietnamese worldwide. The launching ceremony was held on September 29.
Mr. Nguyen Duy Anh, Chairman of the Vietnam Association of the Vietnamese in Fukuoka, General Secretary of the Network, said that the network was built with 3 core goals including preserving and developing Vietnamese as an unchanging symbol of national identity; connecting the global Vietnamese community, arousing pride and solidarity; promoting the image of a modern, friendly, and traditional Vietnam to the world.
On a digital platform, the Network aims for a "no border" model, organizing online classes, building an electronic learning environment, organizing international seminars and connecting teachers across five continents.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka, Ms. Vu Chi Mai, affirmed: Vietnamese is not only a language, but also the soul of the nation, a bridge connecting many generations of Vietnamese people far from home with their homeland. The Network Initiative was born from the desire to create a common home, where teachers and communities everywhere can share, support and together keep the fire of Vietnamese.
Attending the online event, Mr. Dinh Hoang Linh, Consul General of Vietnam in Khon Kaen, Thailand, shared that the Vietnamese community in Thailand has a long history and tradition of studiousness. The launching event of the Network is a valuable opportunity for teachers from different countries to learn from each other, apply modern methods, and strengthen domestic connections.
Ms. Ngo Thu Huong, Head of the Department of Culture - Vietnamese, State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese always considers the preservation of Vietnamese as a central task, associated with the work of great national unity.
She assessed that the Global Vietnamese Language and Culture Teaching Network established today is a timely initiative, meeting the needs of the people and in line with the general orientation of the State.
Mr. Dang Thanh Phuong, Deputy Head of the People's External Relations Department, Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, said that the Vietnam Fatherland Front appreciates and acknowledges the dedication of overseas Vietnamese teachers around the world. Vietnamese language classes for the people are simple but contain the desire to preserve the soul of the nation.
An important highlight of the event is the launch of the book series "Happy learning Vietnamese," compiled by Professor - Doctor Nguyen Minh Thuyet and the group of authors. The book series is considered a valuable and friendly learning tool, making Vietnamese learning for overseas Vietnamese children more attractive and lively.
