Vietnamese youth set sail on voyage to 5 countries

Twenty-nine young students have embarked upon a two-month cultural journey across Southeast Asia and Japan as part of the – Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP).

The program, now in its 42nd year, is a the unique cultural exchange program sponsored by the Japanese government that unfolds on board the MS Nippon Maru, a Japanese luxury cruise liner. 

The ship makes port calls of the host countries where the delegates are treated to a country-themed program that includes homestays, interaction with local youth leaders, visits to relevant institutions, and entertains courtesy calls to state leaders.

The 29 youths who comprise the Vietnam delegation were chosen through a strict selection process that requires them to be at their best behavior in representing the nation as a goodwill ambassador.

This year, the SSEAYP voyage will take the delegates to five countries – Japan, the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia and Vietnam.