The General Secretary's wife visits a Vietnamese language class in Finland

On the afternoon of October 21, within the framework of the official visit to the Republic of Finland by General Secretary To Lam and his wife, Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly visited and observed a Vietnamese language class at Vesala Inter-level School, Helsinki city.

Welcoming the Lady were representatives of the Helsinki City Department of Education , the Board of Directors of Vesala School, teachers, parents and students of the Vietnamese language class.

Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly kindly visited and participated in learning activities with teachers and overseas students, listening to students read poems in Vietnamese.

The Lady expressed her emotion and pride when witnessing the young generation of Vietnamese born and raised in Finland still diligently learning Vietnamese in a modern educational environment at Vesala School.

The Lady emphasized that Vietnamese is not only a means of communication but also a bond that connects each person to their family, community and homeland. Through learning Vietnamese, students understand more about their grandparents and parents - the people who always want their children to look back to their national roots.

Pleased to know that the Vietnamese language class at Vesala School has been maintained for nearly 40 years, Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly thanked the Helsinki Department of Education and the Board of Directors of Vesala School for creating favorable conditions for the class, and thanked the dedication and perseverance of the Vietnamese teachers who are silently spreading the flame, preserving the Vietnamese language, and cultivating love for the homeland for the young generation.

On this occasion, Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly presented the "Vietnamese Bookshelf" with about 120 books on literature, history, geography, more than 300 textbooks, children's comics to support teaching and help students have more learning materials, explore Vietnamese language and culture, contributing to the continued maintenance of Vietnamese language classes.

Ms. Vu Thi Thu Nga, the teacher in charge of the Vietnamese class, said that there are currently more than 40 students of Vietnamese origin studying the optional Vietnamese language at Vesala School. The visit and meaningful gift from the Madam is a great source of encouragement, contributing to the spirit of teaching and learning Vietnamese in the Vietnamese community in Finland, while promoting cultural exchange and educational cooperation between Vietnam and Finland in the coming time.

Also during the visit, Mrs. Ngo Phuong Ly visited the Ateneum National Art Museum of Finland.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/phu-nhan-tong-bi-thu-tham-lop-hoc-tieng-viet-tai-phan-lan-2455630.html