The 68th International Esperanto Youth Congress (IJK 68) opened inHanoi on August 6, attracting the participation of young people andEsperanto researchers from 20 countries across the world.
Opening the event, Vice President of the Global Esperanto YouthOrganisation (TEJO) Michael Madirola welcomed the delegates to theevent, affirming that the IJK is the most interesting activity of theorganisation.
This is an opportunity to review the oganisation’soperations, practice Esperanto and discuss issues to increase mutualunderstanding, according to the TEJO Vice President.
As a sponsorof the event, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship OrganisationsVu Xuan Hong stressed that the year 2012 is very significant forVietnam , as the country has now hosted the two biggest consecutiveglobal Esperanto events.
Earlier, the 97th World Esperanto Congress took place in Hanoi from July 29 to August 4.
Hesaid he hopes the IJK 68 will be a good chance for the world’s youth toenhance exchanges and share experience for the Esperanto movement tofulfill its mission of promoting solidarity and friendship among nationsfor peace and development.
The week-long event includes variousactivities such as photo exhibitions, traditional art performances,traditional costume shows and presentations on Esperanto movementsaround the world.-VNA
Opening the event, Vice President of the Global Esperanto YouthOrganisation (TEJO) Michael Madirola welcomed the delegates to theevent, affirming that the IJK is the most interesting activity of theorganisation.
This is an opportunity to review the oganisation’soperations, practice Esperanto and discuss issues to increase mutualunderstanding, according to the TEJO Vice President.
As a sponsorof the event, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship OrganisationsVu Xuan Hong stressed that the year 2012 is very significant forVietnam , as the country has now hosted the two biggest consecutiveglobal Esperanto events.
Earlier, the 97th World Esperanto Congress took place in Hanoi from July 29 to August 4.
Hesaid he hopes the IJK 68 will be a good chance for the world’s youth toenhance exchanges and share experience for the Esperanto movement tofulfill its mission of promoting solidarity and friendship among nationsfor peace and development.
The week-long event includes variousactivities such as photo exhibitions, traditional art performances,traditional costume shows and presentations on Esperanto movementsaround the world.-VNA
