Vietnamese women in Japan’s Kyushu keep Vietnamese culture and language alive abroad
WVR - On the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8, the Vietnamese community in the Kyushu region, Japan, organized a commemorative program themed “Preserving Vietnamese Culture – Preserving Vietnamese Language in Japan”, creating a warm space that connects Vietnamese families far from home.
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| Children crafting cards and flowers to gift their mothers on International Women's Day, March 8. (Photo: Chu Van) |
The program took place at GAG Japanese Language Academy in Fukuoka City, with the participation of numerous Vietnamese women, families, and children living, studying, and working in the Kyushu area.
The event was co-organized by the Vietnamese Women's Association in Kyushu, the Global Network for Teaching Vietnamese Language and Culture, and the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka, under the patronage of the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka.
The program was attended by many delegates and community representatives, including Ms. Nguyen Thu Huong - representative of the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, Mr. Nguyen Duy Anh - Member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, General Secretary of the Global Network for Teaching Vietnamese Language and Culture, Honorary President of the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet - President of the Vietnamese Women's Association in Kyushu Mr. Hoang Xuan Dung - President of the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka, along with representatives from GAG Japanese Language Academy and many Vietnamese families in Japan.
Speaking at the program, Ms. Nguyen Thu Huong, representative of the Consulate General of Vietnam in Fukuoka, extended her congratulations to Vietnamese women on March 8, while acknowledging and appreciating the efforts of the Vietnamese community in Kyushu in preserving national cultural identity, especially in maintaining and spreading the Vietnamese language among families and the younger generation born and raised abroad.
According to Ms. Nguyen Thu Huong, the Vietnamese language is not only a means of communication but also a bond connecting generations of Vietnamese with their homeland, culture, and national roots. Community activities like today's program play a significant role in nurturing the love for the Vietnamese language and preserving Vietnamese cultural identity within the overseas community.
In her opening remarks, Ms. Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet, President of the Vietnamese Women's Association in Kyushu, emphasized the role of Vietnamese women in preserving family culture and passing the Vietnamese language to children, especially as many families live abroad.
The highlight of the program was the Talkshow “Mother and Vietnamese Language”, where guests shared authentic stories about raising children in a multilingual environment. Speakers discussed challenges and practical experiences in helping children born in Japan maintain their ability to use Vietnamese in family life.
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| The program created a warm space connecting Vietnamese families far from home. (Photo: Chu Van) |
Speaking at the program, Mr. Nguyen Duy Anh - Member of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, General Secretary of the Global Network for Teaching Vietnamese Language and Culture, Honorary President of the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka, emphasized the special role of the family in maintaining the Vietnamese language within the overseas community.
He stated that for many children born and raised abroad, the family is the “first and most important Vietnamese language class”, where they hear, speak, and feel the language of their homeland.
“The Vietnamese language is not just a language, but a memory, a culture, and a bond connecting generations of Vietnamese with their national roots. When a child can still speak Vietnamese and understand folk songs and lullabies from their mother, the Vietnamese identity is preserved in every Vietnamese family worldwide,” Mr. Nguyen Duy Anh shared.
According to Mr. Nguyen Duy Anh, community activities like today's program not only provide an opportunity for families to meet and connect but also contribute to spreading the love for the Vietnamese language and awakening the consciousness of preserving national culture among the young overseas generation.
The program's atmosphere became more vibrant and warm with the family Ao Dai performance, where Vietnamese families donned traditional attire, spreading the image of Vietnamese culture in the heart of Japan. Interactive activities like Vietnamese language games for mothers and children, or the love letter corner - a tribute to mothers, brought many emotional and bonding moments among family members.
Through simple yet meaningful activities, the program not only honored Vietnamese women but also affirmed the role of the family in preserving the Vietnamese language and transmitting cultural values to the younger generation.
The event concluded in a warm and emotional atmosphere, leaving many beautiful memories for the Vietnamese community in Kyushu, while continuing to affirm the solidarity of overseas Vietnamese in preserving Vietnamese cultural identity far from the homeland.
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