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According to the Embassy of Vietnam in the Czech Republic, this is the first exhibition in the country dedicated exclusively to young people of Vietnamese origin who were born or raised in the Central European nation. Following the "Little Hanoi" project, which documented the first generation of Vietnamese immigrants nearly two decades ago, the exhibition presents 76 representative portraits reflecting a generation that is increasingly establishing its place in Czech society.

The exhibition features 76 representative portraits of second-generation Vietnamese in the Czech Republic. (Photo: Embassy of Vietnam in the Czech Republic)

Through personal stories, the exhibition portrays the experience of growing up between two cultures, the challenges of defining one’s identity, and the search for an individual voice among young people who consider both Vietnam and the Czech Republic their homes. The portraits were created by photographers Stepanka Stein and Vendy Mlejnska, while the accompanying narratives were recorded by journalist Thuy Duong Nguyen Trinh. Together, they explore themes including roots, family, expectations, gratitude, integration pressures, and the balance between Vietnamese and Czech cultural values.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam said that initiatives such as "Little Hanoi" are not merely cultural events but also bridges connecting people, ideas, and opportunities. According to the Ambassador, the project provides a platform for young people to showcase their talents, creativity, and aspirations while helping the Czech public gain a deeper understanding of a vibrant Vietnam through music, cuisine, art, language, and the Vietnamese community.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the Czech Republic Duong Hoai Nam speaks at the exhibition. (Photo: Embassy of Vietnam in the Czech Republic)

The Ambassador emphasized that young people will play an important role in the future of Vietnam-Czech relations. Young entrepreneurs, students, artists, and researchers, he said, will contribute to innovation, strengthen people-to-people exchanges, and transform the friendship between the two countries into practical forms of cooperation.

At the event, Hynek Kmonicek, National Security Adviser to the Czech Government, noted that he had attended the exhibition when it was presented in Hanoi in late 2025 and was impressed by the enthusiastic response from Vietnamese audiences. In his view, the most remarkable aspect of the 76 portraits is that each individual possesses a unique identity that cannot be simply defined by nationality or place of birth.

He added that the exhibition encourages reflection on identity, language, and heritage among young people of Vietnamese origin in the Czech Republic while also highlighting the diversity and openness of modern society.

Nguyen Van Dang, President of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in the Czech Republic, recalled the journey of the first generation of Vietnamese who arrived in the country more than 30 years ago with the hope of building a better future for their children. According to him, the faces featured in the exhibition are evidence of the Vietnamese community’s successful integration and development in the Czech Republic.

"If the first generation laid the foundation for the community, the second generation is writing new chapters through knowledge, talent, and social responsibility," he said. "At the same time, they are becoming bridges connecting two nations, two cultures, and two homelands - Vietnam and the Czech Republic."

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