Vietnamese Community in France - Preserving Identity in the Heart of Europe

The Vietnamese community in France is one of the largest and oldest communities abroad. Over many generations, they have been making efforts to preserve and promote Vietnamese cultural identity in the heart of Europe.

To maintain the Vietnamese cultural roots and identity, the Vietnamese community in France has carried out many exciting activities:

• * Organizing traditional festivals: Events such as Lunar New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival are held annually with cultural programs, traditional cuisine , and folk games, attracting a large number of people and international friends. The Association of Vietnamese in France (UGVF) is one of the leading organizations in these activities.
• * Teaching and learning Vietnamese: Many Vietnamese families, especially the second and third generations, have difficulty maintaining the Vietnamese language. Vietnamese classes are held regularly for children and adults of Vietnamese origin, taught by dedicated overseas students or overseas Vietnamese. Many parents also try to create a bilingual environment at home.
• * Promoting Vietnamese culture:
• • - Exhibitions and performances: Organizing exhibitions of traditional costumes, lacquer art, and displaying Vietnamese royal artifacts (such as "Flying Dragon - Vietnamese Royal Art" at the Guimet National Museum of Asian Art).
  • - Vietnam Film Festival: Introducing Vietnamese cinema to the French public.
  • - Vietnamese Cultural Night: Colorful art programs introducing music , dance, and traditional art forms.
  • - Cuisine: Vietnamese restaurants not only serve the community but also promote Vietnamese cuisine to local people....