General Secretary's Spouse visits Vietnamese language class in Finland
WVR - On the afternoon of October 21 in Helsinki, as part of the official visit to Finland by General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, Madame Ngo Phuong Ly visited and attended a Vietnamese language class at Vesala Comprehensive School in Helsinki, Finland.
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| General Secretary's Spouse visits Vietnamese language class in Finland: Madame Ngo Phuong Ly was welcomed by representatives from Helsinki's Department of Education, Vesala School's Board of Management, teachers, parents, and students of the Vietnamese class at Vesala School. She warmly engaged with the students, participated in class activities, and listened to students reciting Vietnamese poetry. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| Madame Ly expressed her emotions and pride witnessing young Vietnamese generations born and raised in Finland diligently learning Vietnamese in the modern educational environment at Vesala School. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| She emphasized that Vietnamese is not only a means of communication but also a bond connecting individuals with their families, communities, and homeland. Through learning Vietnamese, students gain a deeper understanding of their grandparents and parents – those who always hope they will stay connected to their roots. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| Delighted to learn that the Vietnamese language class at Vesala School has been maintained for nearly 40 years, Madame Ly thanked Helsinki's Department of Education and Vesala School's Board of Management for their support in maintaining and developing the class. She also expressed gratitude to the dedicated Vietnamese teachers who quietly nurture the language and instill a love for their homeland in the younger generation. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| On this occasion, Madame Ly presented a "Vietnamese Bookshcase", a collection containing about 120 titles, over 300 textbooks, children's comics, literature, history, geography, and books about Vietnamese people. This aims to support teaching efforts and provide students with additional resources to explore the Vietnamese language and culture, contributing to the continued maintenance of Vietnamese classes in Helsinki and Finland. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| Ms. Vu Thi Nga, the teacher in charge of the Vietnamese class, shared that there are currently over 40 Vietnamese-origin students enrolled in the elective Vietnamese course at Vesala School. The visit and meaningful gift from Mrs. Ngô Phương Ly serve as a significant encouragement, boosting the spirit of teaching and learning Vietnamese within the Vietnamese community in Finland, while also promoting cultural exchange and educational cooperation between Vietnam and Finland in the future. |
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| During the visit, Madame Ly also toured the Finnish National Gallery Ateneum, established in 1887 in Helsinki, showcasing a vast collection of Finnish art from the 18th century to the present, along with notable international artworks. She also visited the headquarters and production facility of Marimekko. (Photo: Nguyen Hong0 |
