Le Thi Phuong Lien, an overseas Vietnamese from Austria burns incense sticks on the graves of people who had died for the Fatherland, at Truong Son Cemetery. Young overseas Vietnamese interact with young people and students in the “Ringing the Golden Bell” programme. Visiting the Cau (Bridge) Pagoda in the  ancient town of Hoi An. Discovering the beauty of My Son Sanctuary in Quang Nam Province. Enjoying delicious fruit of the homeland. Giving autographs before leaving. Participating in the “Vietnam Summer Camp 2008” with the theme “Journey to the Homeland’s Heritage Sites”, organised by the Committee for Overseas Vietnamese in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee, 72 young overseas Vietnamese from 24 countries in the world have been left with unforgettable impressions of Vietnam. It was the first time for most of the participants to return to their homeland to participate in a 15-day journey along the length of the country. They visited and learned about the historical relics as well as natural and cultural sites which have become the heritages of Vietnam and the world, such as Hung Temple, Ha Long Bay, the old imperial city of Hue, the ancient town of Hoi An, Cu Chi tunnels, etc. They also participated in joyous, useful and significant activity programmes. They interacted with young people and students in the “Ringing the Golden Bell” programme held in the north, joined the “Immortal Flowers” and “Singing of the Motherland” programmes held in the central region of the country and partook in the closing ceremony of the 2008 Summer Camp held in the south. Nguyen Thi Phuong, an overseas Vietnamese from Laos said: “This is a rare cheerful occasion and I have got acquainted and talked with many new friends. Back home, I will tell my family and my Vietnamese and Lao friends about the history of national construction and defence of the Vietnamese nation”. Nguyen Van Duc from the Czech Republic was very impressed by the changes in Hanoi, compared with what he had seen in his return to Vietnam six years before. He said: “I am a native of Hanoi . I always remember Hanoi , especially on the occasions of festivals and Tet Holidays. Returning to Hanoi , I see that it has changed a lot. The streets are crowded and bustling and many high-rise buildings have been built. Visiting Uncle Ho’s mausoleum and seeing the film about his life and activities, I feel more close to and proud of Uncle Ho and love the country and people more”. Truong Quoc Nam, an overseas Vietnamese from Canada was preoccupied when seeing that Tuy Hoa City in Phu Yen Province , his native place, still faces difficulties and hardships and there is an obvious large gap in the quality of life between the cities and rural areas. He hoped that young people who were studying and working in foreign countries would come back to their homeland to build the country and develop the national economy. Representing the students from Austria, Dang Xuan Bach said he left with his family to go to Austria when he was 2 years old, so he did not remember Vietnam . However, his parents regularly taught him the Vietnamese language as well as the culture and customs of Vietnam . Returning to the homeland this time, he visited well-known tourist sites, learned more about the country and people and met with his relatives. Now Bach is studying at the University of Medicine and intends to study Vietnamese traditional medicine. He said he would study hard to contribute to his homeland. Also coming from Austria, Le Thi Phuong Lien was very proud and touched when she burnt incense sticks on the graves of people who had died for the Fatherland, at Truong Son Cemetery . Born in peace time, she was really moved and loved the country more when she visited the cemetery of heroes and martyrs. She wished to return to Vietnam to work after graduation. Wherever they are, all Vietnamese generations are looking towards their homeland with a sacred love. The young overseas Vietnamese who returned to the Fatherland to attend the 2008 Summer Camp are trying their utmost in studies to be worthy of being Vietnamese people who will bring fame to their country.    Participating in the bamboo pole dance at the farewell party of the “Vietnam Summer Camp 2008”. Story by Tuan Long - Photos by Phuong Thuan, Phung Nam Suong