Vietnam-France Friendship and Cooperation Association: Specific Activities Needed to Attract Young People

Vu Duc Khuynh – Hanoi Association for Liasion with Vietnamese people in New Caledonia and Vanuatu (Photo: Thu Ha)

Vu Duc Khuynh – Hanoi Association for Liasion with Vietnamese people in New Caledonia and Vanuatu

Vietnamese-French bilingual books for young people should be published

In my opinion, the Soviet Union, France, and China have the most impressive literature legacies. However, young people do not know much about French literature. They may know Pushkin and his works but they know little or nothing about Paul Verlaine. It is necessary to translate famous French literature into young and easy-to-understand Vietnamese so that young people pay more attention to them. Publishing Vietnamese-French bilingual books also help young people to have more materials to learn the French language.

In addition, it is necessary to encourage activities to promote French literature and exchange in French in clubs and groups. To my knowledge, the Vietnam - France Friendship Association in Hai Duong has well-organized many activities to promote the French language.

These days, young people are interested in studying abroad, however, studying abroad in France has not been properly promoted. The association needs to provide young people with useful information about studying in France, especially job opportunities after studying in France.

To attract young people and other groups to participate in the Association's activities, it is necessary to pay attention to communication, so that people know and understand the Association's work, which then draws their attention. Many associations in France are very active in Vietnam, but we have not timely informed about their activities. In addition to traditional forms such as written newspapers, radio, and television, we need specific and practical activities and vivid images on social networks, which is a channel to spread information quickly and timely to the people. Friendship associations have also been established in the two countries, we need to connect the two, spreading each other's activities on social networks and other channels.

Kieu Thi Lan - Member of Vietnam - France Friendship Association in Tuyen Quang (Photo: Mai Anh)

Kieu Thi Lan - Member of Vietnam - France Friendship Association in Tuyen Quang

The young generation should be educated about Vietnam - France relations

"As bamboos grow old, young shoots spring up." The young generation is an important force to promote the Vietnam-France friendship.

However, the role of young members in the Association is not commensurate with their strengths and potential. In the new term, I think the Association needs to pay attention to attracting young members and training the next generation.