Gala in honor of Vietnamese Language 2024: Words of Homeland, Words of Loyalty

The Gala Honoring Vietnamese Language 2024, themed "Words of Homeland, Words of Loyalty," will take place at 8:10 PM on September 8, 2024, at the Hanoi Opera House and will be broadcast live on VTV1, VTV4, and VTVGo. The program creates an artistic space full of emotions, showcasing inspirational stories of the love and commitment to preserving the Vietnamese language from the Vietnamese community worldwide. It also honors the Vietnamese Language Ambassadors—individuals who have made significant contributionsto promoting the Vietnamese language and culture, highlighting its role as a sacred bond connecting millions of Vietnamese people to their homeland.

In response to the annual Vietnamese Language CelebrationDay on September 8 for overseas Vietnamese communities, the 2024 program is jointly organized by the State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vietnam Television, and VietArt Media Corporation. The artistic performances aim to celebrate the Vietnamese language  in overseas Vietnamese communities.

Following the success of the 2023 Gala "Beloved Mother Tongue," the 2024 program, under the theme "Words of Homeland, Words of Loyalty," promises to take viewers on an emotional journey to explore the efforts of preserving the Vietnamese language and culture across five continents. Through their love for the language, many overseas Vietnamese have been able to connect with their homeland and roots. Today, the younger generation takes pride in the Vietnamese language and culture, is proud of the nation they come  from, and contribute to preserving and spreading the essence of Vietnam worldwide.

This year’s highlight is the inspiring stories of overseas Vietnamese who strive every day to preserve the Vietnamese language across the globe. The program features reports from countries such as Italy, Malaysia, Nepal, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong (China), and France.

Notably, five outstanding contestants who won the title of Vietnamese Language Ambassador in the 2024 "Search for Overseas Vietnamese Language Ambassadors" competition will be honored. These individuals not only represent a passion for and love for the Vietnamese language but also serve as important bridges between Vietnamese communities around the world and their homeland. They have continuously worked to preserve and promote the Vietnamese language and culture, inspiring younger generations and the international community. Dr. Tran Hong Van, a 2023 Vietnamese Language Ambassador from Australia, shared, "After being awarded the title of Vietnamese Language Ambassador in 2023, I felt deeply honored and touched that the Vietnamese government recognized my work. With this title, I feel the need to put in even more effort and continue to build on what I’ve been doing." Ms. Hong Van has actively promoted new initiatives such as "One Sentence a Day" and "Reading with Children." She is currently incorporating methods of teaching and learning Vietnamese through cultural experiences, videos, and interactions to inspire a strong spirit of learning Vietnamese among the younger generation and preserve Vietnamese culture abroad.

The program "Words of Homeland, Words of Loyalty" is a spiritual gift to the audience both in Vietnam and overseas for the 2024 Vietnamese Language Honoring Day. The inspiring stories in the program will serve as motivation, adding strength to the journey of preserving the Vietnamese language not just for today, but also f or future generations.

The program will be broadcast live at 8:10 PM on September 8, 2024, on VTV1, VTV4, and VTVGo. Be sure to tune in!