Czech Speaker Tomio Okamura visits Vietnamese community in Prague

Tomio Okamura, the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic, visited the Sapa Shopping Center in Prague on October 3 to meet with representatives of the Vietnamese community, local businesses, and merchants. The visit aimed to observe the community’s economic activities, living conditions, and integration process within Czech society.

Hoang Dinh Thang, President of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe, noted that during the 76 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the Czech Republic, multiple generations of Vietnamese have lived, studied, and worked in the country. He emphasized the community’s commitment to following local laws and contributing positively to society while preserving their cultural identity.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic, Duong Hoai Nam, described the Sapa Shopping Center as a ‘mini Hanoi’ that serves as a vital hub for preserving the Vietnamese language, cuisine, and traditions, while also promoting Vietnamese culture to the Czech public and international visitors.