Vietnamese families with Lao and Cambodian students: Connecting through a journey of gratitude and sharing

On November 8, the Ho Chi Minh City Labor Federation (HCMC) coordinated with the HCMC Women's Union to organize the program "Vietnamese families with Lao and Cambodian students studying in HCMC" in 2025, with many meaningful activities to enhance exchanges and connections between the people of Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia.

Within the framework of the program, nearly 70 Lao and Cambodian students studying in Ho Chi Minh City came to offer flowers and incense to commemorate the heroic martyrs and People's Armed Forces Hero Vo Thi Sau at the Monument Park, Heroic Martyr Vo Thi Sau Memorial House (Dat Do Commune, Ho Chi Minh City) and the Minh Dam Base Martyr Temple (Phuoc Hai Commune, Ho Chi Minh City).

Lao and Cambodian students and Vietnamese families offer incense to commemorate heroic martyrs, November 8, 2025 (Photo: Nguoi Lao Dong Newspaper)

Many students expressed their emotions when they were able to visit and listen to historical stories, thereby understanding more about the heroic sacrifices of previous generations.

Sharing with reporters from the Vietnam Women's Newspaper, student Phinphana Viphonhiane (Lao nationality, studying International Business at Ton Duc Thang University) said this was the second time she participated in the program.

"Every time I participate, I feel very happy and learn many new things. This trip is very meaningful because I get to visit historical sites, interact with Vietnamese families and students, and learn more about Vietnamese culture and people," Phinphana said.

Lao Dong newspaper quoted Lao student Chittaphonh Linda (Nguyen Tat Thanh University) as saying that the trip was an opportunity for her to connect with Vietnamese mothers, giving her a warm feeling like being in her own family.

For Ms. Do Thi Phuong Anh (Sai ​​Gon ward, Ho Chi Minh City), who has participated in the program for 4 years, the program is a special opportunity for her to meet and share with the children of Laos and Cambodia, and at the same time help students understand more about the customs and practices of the Vietnamese people.

Performance of traditional costumes of Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia at the cultural exchange meeting between Vietnamese families and Lao and Cambodian students studying in Ho Chi Minh City in 2025, November 8, 2025. (Photo: Vietnam Women's Newspaper)

On the same day, the Ho Chi Minh City Labor Federation and the Ho Chi Minh City Women's Union organized a cultural exchange meeting between Vietnamese families and Lao and Cambodian students. Here, families and students participated in a contest to learn about the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh ; the traditional culture of the three countries Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia and performed the national costumes of each country.

Within the framework of the meeting, Vietnamese families and Lao and Cambodian students participated in a contest to learn about the life and career of President Ho Chi Minh; traditional culture of the three countries Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia; and a performance of traditional costumes of Vietnam - Laos - Cambodia.

Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Labor Federation Nguyen Kim Loan said the program not only provides material support, but also spiritual support for Lao and Cambodian students studying away from home, helping them live in family affection, feel the care and love from Vietnamese godparents.

She thanked the families and students for actively participating in the program, and emphasized that this was a noble gesture, contributing to strengthening people-to-people diplomacy between the people of Ho Chi Minh City and the people of Laos and Cambodia.

Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/gia-dinh-viet-voi-sinh-vien-lao-campuchia-gan-ket-qua-hanh-trinh-tri-an-va-se-chia-217523.html