Young overseas Vietnamese learn about Việt Nam's history of defending its sovereignty over its seas and islands. — VNA/VNS Photos

KHÁNH HÒA — More than 100 young overseas Vietnamese (OVs) from 32 countries and territories took part in a series of meaningful activities in the south-central province of Khánh Hòa on Thursday as part of the Việt Nam Summer Camp 2026.

The participants paid tribute at the Gạc Ma Soldiers Memorial Site and visited the Việt Nam Naval Academy. During the visit, the delegation paid a courtesy call on the academy’s leadership, toured its traditional hall, got updates on Việt Nam’s seas and islands, and presented gifts to the academy’s cadets.

Joining outdoor activities with soldiers of the Việt Nam Naval Academy.

Speaking at the reception, Colonel Nguyễn Đình Giang, deputy director of the academy, expressed his hope that young OVs will serve as ambassadors promoting Việt Nam’s culture and people as well as the image of Uncle Hồ's Soldiers - Naval Soldiers of the new era to international friends.

He said the programme also helps raise awareness among young Vietnamese at home and abroad of the responsibility to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty over its seas and islands and strengthen the bond between OVs and their homeland.

Phạm Thị Kim Hoa, vice chairwoman of the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and head of the delegation, said the Việt Nam Summer Camp 2026 aims to help young OVs learn more about the nation’s history, culture and traditions and foster stronger connections between OV communities and their homeland.

She said that the programme has largely completed its itinerary and has left participants with lasting memories through visits to cultural heritage sites and scenic destinations, opportunities to learn about Việt Nam’s history, and a wide range of exchange and experiential activities.

The Việt Nam Summer Camp 2026 is taking place from July 12 to 25, with participants travelling through localities across the country’s northern, central and south-central regions, including Hà Nội, Ninh Bình, Nghệ An, Quảng Trị, Huế, Đà Nẵng, Gia Lai and Khánh Hòa. — VNA/VNS