The General Secretary’s spouse visited a long-running Vietnamese class and donated a “Vietnamese bookshelf” to support language learning.
On the afternoon of October 21, as part of the official visit to the Republic of Finland by General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, Madam Ngo Phuong Ly visited and attended a Vietnamese language class at Vesala Comprehensive School in Helsinki.
Madam Ngo Phuong Ly observes a Vietnamese class at Vesala Comprehensive School.
Welcoming Madam Ly were representatives from the Helsinki Department of Education, the school’s leadership, Vietnamese teachers, parents, and students attending the Vietnamese language class.
Madam Ly warmly greeted the teachers and students, joined class activities, and listened as the children recited poems in Vietnamese.
She shared her heartfelt pride in seeing a new generation of young Vietnamese in Finland actively learning their mother tongue in a modern learning environment.
Madam Ngo Phuong Ly kindly speaks with the Vietnamese teacher and students.
She emphasized that the Vietnamese language is more than a communication tool - it is a vital connection to family, community, and homeland. Through learning Vietnamese, students can better understand their grandparents and parents, who always hope their children remain rooted in their cultural origins.
Madam Ly was pleased to learn that the Vietnamese language class at Vesala has been maintained for nearly 40 years. She extended her gratitude to the Helsinki Department of Education and the Vesala school administrators for supporting the program. She also acknowledged the tireless dedication of Vietnamese teachers who are quietly nurturing a love for the homeland and preserving the Vietnamese language for the younger generation.
Madam Ngo Phuong Ly presents a “Vietnamese bookshelf” to the Vietnamese language classes in Finland.
On this occasion, Madam Ly donated a “Vietnamese bookshelf” to the classes, containing approximately 120 titles covering literature, history, and geography, along with over 300 textbooks and children's comic books. The donation aims to support teaching efforts and provide students with more resources to explore Vietnamese language and culture, helping sustain these language programs.
Madam Ngo Phuong Ly takes a group photo with teachers and students.
Ms. Vu Thi Thu Nga, the Vietnamese teacher in charge of the class, shared that more than 40 Vietnamese-origin students are currently enrolled in the elective Vietnamese language course at Vesala. She said the visit and meaningful gift from Madam Ly offer great encouragement, strengthening the spirit of teaching and learning Vietnamese within the Vietnamese community in Finland and fostering cultural exchange and educational cooperation between Vietnam and Finland in the future.
During the same visit, Madam Ngo Phuong Ly also toured the Ateneum Finnish National Gallery.
Vietnamnet.vn
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