Award ceremony for 'Vietnamese Language Ambassador in Japan' 2026 and opening of Vietnamese Class at Cay Tre School
Awarding the "Vietnamese Language Ambassador in Japan" 2026 to the ambassadors. (Source: Kansai Vietnamese Association)
On May 17, at the headquarters of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka, the Award Ceremony for the "Vietnamese Language Ambassador in Japan" 2026 was solemnly held, combined with the Opening Ceremony of the Vietnamese class at Cay Tre Vietnamese School in Sakai City.
The event formed part of activities celebrating the Day for Honouring the Vietnamese Language in Overseas Vietnamese Communities, carrying profound significance in preserving and spreading the Vietnamese language among overseas Vietnamese.
Attending the programme were Mr Nguyen Truong Son, Consul General of Vietnam in Osaka; Ms Le Thuong, Head of the Organising Committee; Prof. Dr Huynh Van Chuong, Director General of the Department of Quality Management under Viet Nam's Ministry of Education and Training; along with representatives from educational institutions, associations and the Vietnamese community in Japan.
In her opening remarks, Ms Le Thuong highlighted the programme's significance in building a structured environment for learning and using Vietnamese among young overseas Vietnamese in Japan. She stressed that each "Vietnamese Language Ambassador" was not merely an award recipient, but also carried the mission of spreading love for the Vietnamese language and preserving national cultural identity far from home.
Students perform the song Who Loves President Ho Chi Minh More Than Children. (Source: Kansai Vietnamese Association)
Mr. Nguyen Truong Son, Consul General of Vietnam in Osaka, praised the efforts of the Vietnamese community in organising in-depth and systematic Vietnamese language education activities. According to him, Vietnamese serves as a bond connecting the community and an important foundation helping younger generations remain connected to their roots, while also contributing to Viet Nam-Japan friendship.
Prof. Dr Huynh Van Chuong also recognised and highly valued the Vietnamese language education model in Japan, describing it as evidence of the strong development of Vietnamese language teaching and learning activities among overseas Vietnamese communities worldwide, aimed at standardisation and improving the quality of mother tongue education.
The delegation from the Ministry of Education and Training and Hanoi National University of Education presents books to students of Cay Tre Vietnamese School. (Source: Kansai Vietnamese Association)
During the programme, the Organising Committee presented the "Ambassador" title to individuals with outstanding contributions to preserving and promoting the Vietnamese language, including Prof. Shimizu Masaaki; Ms Ngo Thi Dan of Cây Tre Vietnamese School; Ms Nguyen Phuong Lan; Ms Nguyen Thi Ke; Ms Hoang Thi Thu; and Mr Le Cong Trinh.
The Organising Committee also presented Inspiration Awards to outstanding students Ngo Thanh Tam, Vu Duc An and Trinh Tu Anh. These young recipients demonstrated deep affection for the Vietnamese language and actively inspired learning spirit within the community.
Teachers receiving awards. (Source: Kansai Vietnamese Association)
A special highlight of the programme was the opening ceremony for Vietnamese classes at Cay Tre Vietnamese School in Sakai City, marking a new step forward in Vietnamese language teaching in the Kansai region. The classes are expected to help improve Vietnamese language proficiency among younger generations while creating a space for preserving Vietnamese cultural identity within the community.
The ceremony concluded in a solemn, warm and emotional atmosphere, reflecting solidarity, national pride and determination to preserve and promote the Vietnamese language among the Vietnamese community in Japan.
Mr. Nguyen Truong Son, Consul General of Vietnam in Osaka, awards the "Vietnamese Language Ambassador in Japan" to Prof. Shimizu Masaaki. (Source: Kansai Vietnamese Association)
