This information was announced on January 15 at a press conference held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the State Committee for OVs Affairs, and the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee.
Addressing the press conference, Le Thi Thu Hang, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chairwoman of the State Committee for OVs Affairs, said the annual programme helps affirm the Party and State's policy of holding the OV community is an inseparable part of the nation.
It also encourages Vietnamese nationals to preserve the traditional cultural traits while living abroad and contribute to the national development, she stated.
A kaleidoscope of activities will be organised during the 2024 programme, spotlighting the image of a dynamic and innovative Ho Chi Minh City.
State President Vo Van Thuong and his spouse will host several events, including incense and flower offerings to President Ho Chi Minh and President Ton Duc Thang and a carp fish release ritual on the Kitchen Gods’ Day (the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month). The leader will deliver Tet greetings to the OVs on February 2.
Under the 2024 Homeland Spring programme, the participants will experience the service on Metro Line No.1 that runs from Ben Thanh market in District 1 to Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc City and visit several historical and cultural relic sites. They will also attend a talk show on the pilot of several special mechanisms and policies on Ho Chi Minh City’s development.
Held for the first time in 2008, the annual programme has been a joint effort between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, several agencies, and localities.
Last year, it drew the participation of some 1,000 Overseas Vietnamese citizens.
