The Vietnamese language was celebrated in Thailand through the vibrant final round of the Vietnamese-speaking contest “My Vietnam Story”, held on March 31 as part of cultural activities marking the 50th anniversary of Viet Nam – Thailand diplomatic relations.

In a video message, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang said the initiative has spread widely among overseas Vietnamese in recent years, helping strengthen cultural identity and connect younger generations with their homeland.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Laos Nguyen Minh Tam, on February 8, in Vientiane, authorised by the Minister of Education and Training of Viet Nam, presented the Minister’s Certificates of Merit to five members of the Vietnamese teacher delegation currently teaching the Vietnamese language in Laos.

To mark Vietnamese Language Day on September 8, the Consulate General of Viet Nam in Khon Kaen hosted the first-ever celebration of the event in Northeast Thailand, which is home to a large Vietnamese community.