Vietnamese communities in Spain and Thailand focus on cultural preservation

Vietnamese community representatives in Spain and Thailand are emphasizing the importance of preserving the Vietnamese language and national cultural identity.

In Spain, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang met with community members to discuss their integration into local society. Approximately 5,000 Vietnamese citizens live, study, and work across Spain, with major concentrations in Madrid and Barcelona. The community actively collaborates with the Vietnamese Embassy to organize cultural activities, such as traditional Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. Community members expressed a desire for increased support in connecting younger generations, born in Spain, with their linguistic and historical roots.

In Thailand, a scientific seminar held at Udon Thani Rajabhat University focused on the role of Thai-Vietnamese people in spreading Vietnamese culture. The discussion highlighted the community as a bridge between the two nations and explored solutions to promote Vietnamese language teaching and cultural exchange. This follows recent initiatives, including the first Vietnam-Thailand Cultural Festival in August and the opening of a Vietnamese library to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations.