# Vietnamese language and overseas community celebrations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnamese-language-and-overseas-community-celebrations > Updated: 2026-09-04T01:42:34.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. In August 2026, Hanoi hosted the ‘Gala Tiếng Việt thân thương’ to celebrate the Vietnamese language and its role in connecting the overseas community to their cultural roots. Organized by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the event honored individuals for their contributions to teaching the language abroad and highlighted the importance of the native tongue as a form of national soft power. ## Claims - The 41st Golden Disc Awards will be held on January 9 and 10, 2027. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The event will be held at the Vietnam Exposition Center (VEC) outdoor stage in Hanoi, Vietnam. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The VEC venue has previously hosted large-scale concerts with capacities ranging from 25,000 to 50,000 people. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Vietnam is the ninth country outside of South Korea to host the Golden Disc Awards. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Golden Disc Awards to be held in Hanoi in January 2027 The 41st Golden Disc Awards will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam, on January 9-10, 2027, at the Vietnam Exposition Center, marking the first time the K-pop ceremony visits the country. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/golden-disc-awards-to-be-held-in-hanoi-in-january-2027 ### 2026-08-26: Hanoi hosts Gala to honor Vietnamese language and overseas community The 2026 Gala Tiếng Việt thân thương in Hanoi honored the Vietnamese language and celebrated eight individuals for their efforts in promoting it within overseas communities. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-hosts-2026-gala-to-honor-vietnamese-language-overseas --- Cite as: Vietnamese language and overseas community celebrations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnamese-language-and-overseas-community-celebrations