On June 28th every year, the entire country joyfully celebrates Vietnamese Family Day, a special occasion to honor the fine traditional values and sacred affection of the family.

Source: Fanpage Ho Chi Minh City Open University

Family – Where Love Stories Begin 

Family, the sacred words have been attached to each of us since childhood. In the loving arms of our parents and grandparents, we grow up day by day, taking our first steps in life. Family is a shelter, a place we return to after setbacks, a solid foundation that helps us overcome all difficulties and challenges.

Warm meals, words of encouragement, happy smiles with loved ones have become unforgettable memories. Family is where we share joys and sorrows, where we find empathy and understanding. The love and care of family is a valuable asset that helps us stand firm on the path of life.

Although life has many changes, family is always a solid foundation, a place we return to to recharge and continue the journey ahead.

Vietnamese Family Day – Connecting Love 

Vietnamese Family Day is an occasion for us to express our affection, gratitude and appreciation to grandparents, parents, siblings, and loved ones. It is also an opportunity for family members to gather, reminisce about good memories, and create memorable moments.

Meaningful Activities 

Ho Chi Minh City Open University has collaborated with the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, and other political and social organizations of the Ho Chi Minh City to organize the program "Vietnamese Family with Lao and Cambodian students studying in Ho Chi Minh City" in 2024. Accordingly, 162 Lao and Cambodian students have been adopted by 96 Vietnamese families in Ho Chi Minh City.

Propram “Vietnamese Family with Lao and Cambodian students studying in Ho Chi Minh City"

The program is organized to foster solidarity and friendship among the people and youth of the three countries Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia, while creating an environment for Lao and Cambodian students currently studying at universities in Ho Chi Minh City to experience the culture and lifestyle of Vietnamese families. Thereby, enhancing emotional connection,supporting material and spiritual life for students during their study time in the city.

Vietnamese parents and foreign students attend the program

Choun Voleakmakmithona, a Cambodian student at Ho Chi Minh City Open University, shared: "The program ‘Vietnamese Family with Lao and Cambodian students studying in Ho Chi Minh City' is a very meaningful program for international students like us. It would be great if we had foster parents to care for, help, and love us during our time living and studying in Viet Nam. This is also an opportunity for us to learn more deeply about the culture of Vietnamese people through many cultural exchange activities. I believe that the good relationships from this program will be a solid foundation for the friendship among Vietnam – Laos – Cambodia to become stronger and more developed."