Germany: the well-integrated Vietnamese | European Journal

The Vietnamese community in Germany is widely considered the country's most successful immigrant population. But it pays a high price for that reputation.More than half of the Vietnamese children in Germany attend gymnasium, a secondary school that emphasizes academic learning. That is a higher rate than among German pupils. Vietnamese families place great value on their children's education. The high expectations put particular pressure on boys, who have far more opportunities in Germany than their parents did back in Vietnam.

[@Qurash]

Im glad vietnamese parents value education that much. it leads to respect and u learn to respect others too

[@deniseg-hill1730]

Education is extremely important to the Vietnamese, Chinese, South Koreans, Japanese and Singaporeans.

[@ouitran1679]

doode just say everyone. Who doesnt value education?

[@chrisizme2]

Another thing to add: The last Vice Chancellor of Germany was an adopted Vietnamese refugee.

[@globalwarming5050]

only in a racist country like Germany does this perfidious behavior occur

[@liqiz1755]

@@globalwarming5050what a troll 🎉

[@PallmallFtw]

I dont understand all those hate comments, the all Vietnamese ppl i met were super friendly, they all could speak good german, they all had jobs and what were and is the most important, they dont hate Germany and Germans. I would like to have more of them here :)

[@tonywaritony9656]

Tk from vietnam.where do you come

[@nickboomer94]

Sound like Asian are still being looked down by European. I live in the US and everyone is equal. I heard so many stories about Asians are being bullied in the UK or Europe, and I just hope one day these racist European encounter someone like myself.

[@Frosty1979]

I don't see the hate comments you talk about? At least not towards east Asians.

[@Frosty1979]

@@nickboomer94 ??? What are you talking about? Seems you never were in Europe and your knowledge about the US is also very limited.

[@nickboomer94]

@@Frosty1979 and who are you? I haven't been to the Europe but I can already tell from what I see on social media.

[@jaocb178]

And this is why us Vietnamese people need to become successful. So that we can repay what our parents did for us. They went through hell escaping the war and their homeland.

[@nickboomer94]

@Europa Man What's your point?

[@nickboomer94]

@Europa Man I'm currently live in the US btw, and I haven't been to Europe. You caught my attention by using the words "White Western countries". I'm not sure you're a racist individual, but you sound like one.

[@VeeBeeZee22]

@Europa Man Ironically former German vice chancellor Philipp Rosler is Vietnamese. How about that?

[@tonglong1647]

@Europa Man why are you at every Viet youtupe clip ? stop hating and get a lihe

[@hank4920]

@Europa Manbetter worry about the Brown Peril now massing south of the border.

[@419chris419]

Asians have always been the best imigrants. Respectful and accomidating to the new cultures, while bringing their own too!

[@huynhmao9514]

Thank you. Very kind of you.

[@hueyfreeman1983]

Its a shame how they are treated in America

[@laliberte5740]

While ☪and ⬛ they came to Europe just for benefits

[@gonkong5638]

It's because Europe Culture are very popular in Asia. Everyone here enjoy Europe culture.

[@toady7741]

Being a small business owner--an entrepreneur--is regarding by many as a "success"...something to be proud of. Not everyone can or should become a scientist or engineer.

[@MinhNguyen-jw3ln]

The success here is about raising the kids to become successful.

[@reddevilparatrooper]

They are an incredible people who can keep their culture and language yet assimilate into any society. They do very well here in the US.

[@jeannebrandon318]

Also in Australia!

[@schlawa]

Former German Economic Minister Rösler was born in Vietnam and adopted by German parents as an orphin of the Vietnam War in the 70's.

[@globalwarming5050]

Germany caused the Vietnamese crisis when Germans invaded China,

[@arvedludwig3584]

@@globalwarming5050 Germany helped Vietnam from 65-75 The GDR supported the north and the FGR sent a hospital ship to Saigon which was later located in da nang. I know that an occupation can have long term effects but at that time it should've been different in many ways.

[@globalwarming5050]

@@arvedludwig3584 What are you talking about?

[@globalwarming5050]

@Sang Nguyen some people have short memories, German imperialism caused the crisis in Indochina

[@globalwarming5050]

​@mas360Historical relativism is an fairy tale for Hans and Franz, If German's were so well behaved, then why would the world hate Germans?

[@LesFayes]

My heart broke a little when the young man stated he had to give up competitive sports, which probably was his passion, to go to school. Not that education is not important, but nothing should stop one from chasing his/her dreams.

[@violinplayer3518]

+LesFayes He is chasing his dream to have stable financial and career future. Competitive sport will not be able to match that because sport is age limited, while science - the older you get the better you are. I did the same thing and never regretted. I never left my sport completely, but move it into hobby area. Those who choose sport over education are working low paid jobs, as sport pay of for very small number of people.

[@HS-jt2fl]

We just come here to study and work. We don't impose our culture on your culture. We love German culture, traditional clothing, cuisines.

[@simpmaster7995]

Unlike the intolerant Arabs.

[@rustyspygoat4089]

Hi em

[@rustyspygoat4089]

Em sống ở Dục không?

[@BeyondBorders00]

Great video and aweseome subject matter. This is from several years ago. Time for an update? Would be great to revisit this topic

[@Frosty1979]

All east Asians integrate very well in Germany. Actually the only ones who don't are Muslims. I guess quite unsurprising for most people.

[@Ducky_logan]

It makes me proud to be Vietnamese.

[@jessiemydog7446]

as a 2nd gen viet-aussie in my 30s, growing up i was taught not to bite the hands (country) that feed u... simple as that

[@MinhNguyen-jw3ln]

That’s a good analogy

[@janreemelescarpe9181]

Vietnamese are well-integrated bacause of their similarity with the Germans that of their being industrious and frugal.

[@globalwarming5050]

Germany caused the Vietnamese crisis when Germans invaded China,

[@EpicThe112]

You are absolutely correct and it has to do with Erich Honecker The East German president being allied to North Vietnam pre 30 April 1975 With North Vietnam ends of taking South Vietnam Becoming it's ally socialist Republic of Vietnam and it was the supplier coffee for East Germany under Comecon Example of this is the goodbye lenin mocafix Gold

[@Phamquest]

An engineering degree and he can't even use it. Dem feels

[@HesseJamez]

+Phamquest He still struggles with our language and some kinds of engineer aren't really needed, esp. if they're 50 and older. His daugther is smart, pretty, well educated and speaks like a native German without any accent. She'll have better chances.

[@XLightChanX]

anythingnew tons of degrees don't matter in europe

[@gorikuri]

I liked this video...

[@EpicThe112]

For these Vietnamese people in Germany they came here due to the economic and Allied relationships between East Germany and North Vietnam under Ho Chi Minh or the other half being West Germany and south Vietnam

[@kevingu2697]

First of all, let's not get racist here. This video is meant to show something positive and is meant to entertain if anything else. If anything, I'd say it's cultural differences and nothing is "right" or "wrong" between Vietnamese and German people.Let's look at the differences: In Vietnam (as well as many Asian nations/cultures), test scores are part of the culture and history so people believe that academic achievement is everything. It doesn't matter how much you learn and it's all about the test scores that will grant you the success. What does that mean? Well, obviously test scores will be high if that's what they emphasize and specialize in, but this means that they don't always have the right people for the right jobs because a high test score doesn't necessarily mean the person has the practical skills for the workforce. It's the Chinese expression that thankfully people are starting to realize: Gaofendinen (high exam score but low-skilled). Basically, the learning takes a backseat behind scores. Therefore, in Vietnam, if you don't do well on tests, you don't work, and you don't eat. In Germany, it's different. There are many different ways to prove yourself even if it's not through test scores, so the people who get the jobs in Germany are the ones with the necessary skills and knowledge, which the highest test score doesn't always show (gaofendinen). This means that with less emphasis on test scores, German pupils are more willing to fail and learn, unlike the Vietnamese who (even in Germany) are forced by their parents to only succeed and avoid failure. The Vietnamese would be more likely to succeed materialistically and so would the Germans, but German pupils, once grown up, know how to be actual people and they know what it's like to not always succeed academically. Still though, it's interesting that this video was created because Germans themselves are known for their education and success, and resilience too because of their willingness to fail.

[@bramleyfryer4085]

These are the kind of people any nation should welcome. But the e.u makes it hard for such people and easy for roma

[@bluekitty77]

Basically, it comes down to you do what you need to do to survive. If you get it, you get it and if you don't, you don't. Vietnamese do view education as a privilege. However, any immigrant that comes from a third world country with no clean water appreciates things more. It's not a competition amongst countries. Let's just hope more people "get it."

[@frederick-nrunkkamara103]

Ah, bless!

[@AnhTuPhucDerrickHoangCanada]

great

[@lestatlegistat6553]

As a Vietnamese in Germany, is success a secondary goal. My primary goal is the education of the German's constitution and German's attitude, which you can not buy with money.

[@ddanielpho]

Does anyone Know where is his store located In Germany? Address? I want to visit when Im in Germany

[@Maeandel]

dongni pho GutsMuthsstraße 6 04177 Leipzig Enjoy your stay!

[@peterpiper7441]

Personally, I'd rather visit the daughter.

[@HesseJamez]

+Peter Piper Yes, she's cute.

[@Justmyopinionlol]

Vietnamese don´t impose their religion and cuisine on Germans.

[@havu-oj4qh]

Show the link

[@TacoGrande007]

He looks like the Vietnamese Peter North

[@jeannebrandon318]

The Vietnamese have intergated very well in Australia and have truly.made their home in Australia.

[@XodoX]

Does anybody have anything to CONTRIBUTE to the VIDEO!? Only rants here..

[@BallieBallBunny]

Why Asian kids born in Europe of America look a lot better and different than their parents?

[@albertpm1414]

+Ballie Bunny better prenatal nutrition. Older asians were malnourished even while being in the womb.

[@onedollah]

+Ballie Bunny You ever stayed awake for a few nights straight? Ever seen what you look like in the mirror? The dark baggy eyes, the unhealthy discoloration in your skin tone, the oily hair? Now imagine if you're a Vietnamese living during the Vietnam war. No food, no good night's rest, constant vigilance against the Viet Cong. Yeah, that's why the kids look better and healthier.

[@thanghoang7991]

+khong khing I have absolutely no word! Yes, Vietnamese people were suffered by the war, yet as a citizen of Vietnam, would you choose to be independent, or be enslaved by the US and puppet Southern Vietnam government? Think before you ever speak, thank you!

[@karllarsen8797]

Thang Hoang, If the South Vietnamese government was a puppet of the U.S. as you claimed, then why is your communist government so afraid to hold a free and fair election observed by the United Nations in which your communist government can prove to the world that the former South Vietnamese government has no support of the people of Vietnam? I know that every Vietnamese living in the USA has been calling on you communists to hold a multi-party election observed by the United Nations for many decades. Instead of taking on these so-called puppets of the USA, you have been coming up with excuses after excuses as to why only the communist government should continue to rule Vietnam forever. If you communists believe you have the support of Vietnamese people, let's have an election now and let's see if the communist party or the Viet Tan party based the USA will be the winner. I dare you.

[@globalwarming5050]

its because you are an ignorant racist

[@1223steffen]

Vietnamese are really smart

[@angelantonio1074]

Integration and respect

[@phantomakreuz]

Are they speaking in German or vietnamese? Having an Asian accent when speaking german sounds soooo weird

[@MinhNguyen-pk9qk]

What about these Vietnamese immigrants?

[@MinhNguyen-jw3ln]

Why do we have the same names?! What a coincidence

[@LuckyDuckie115]

crazy how that old man learned German. My hispanic neighbor refuses to learn english. He's only in his late 30s, no excuses! Lol asian majoring in philosophy. Parents should be ashamed.

[@MinhNguyen-jw3ln]

Oh, my parents were definitely pissed when I told them that I wanted to study philosophy xD

[@am1966ath]

@iglwy The DDR imploded..and the new Germany didn t want to inherit the DDr-state...but vietnamese are friendly and discreet.

[@am1966ath]

@iglwy I meant the merged Germany, west germany merging with the defunct DDR in 1990...the former west germany didn t wan t to takeover the responsibility, the staff,or the policies of the defunct DDR-state..suddenly, these former northvietnameselived in no-mans land.

[@nguupham3882]

Việt Nam is asmallcountry but we have to fight to live!!!!

[@MinhNguyen-jw3ln]

🖤

[@XodoX]

Wrong. But what would the British know.. if it wasn't for us Americans, ya all would be speaking German today. haha

[@nguupham3882]

Because Vnmese saw everything....!

[@aloneandscared1]

it is a story of failure, not success. an Engineer who is doing a low level job is not a success story. This video is a message from Germany to all Qualified people : You are not welcome

[@MinhNguyen-jw3ln]

It’s neither a success story nor a failure story. It’s a story of perseverance.

[@transgenderjude9385]

Asian or African immigration? I prefer Germany.

[@MinhNguyen-jw3ln]

I prefer Schnitzel

[@peterpiper7441]

Vietnamese weren't so well integrated in the 1980s when they used to run the cigarette smuggling ring in East Germany.

[@RoyalKnightVIII]

those evil monsters! smuggling cigarettes!

[@peterpiper7441]

Ocelotl Chimalpahin Well cigarettes are highly taxed there. It did hit Germany's tax revenue pretty hard.

[@peterpiper7441]

***** Germany's health insurance system is paid for from taxes on things like cigarettes and alcohol, so it actually does make a difference. Sure they are not causing riots - which is great, but the penalty for smuggling is at least one year in jail.

[@peterpiper7441]

***** So they are 'not as bad' as the middle-eastern migrants. Well, that's good.

[@peterpiper7441]

Kaptein Soet Pisang Pat , I would hardly call smuggling, "playing a major positive role"

[@Abdikarimelmi]

In America, West African communities have the highest diploma and Graduate rates. You clearly don't know what your talking about.

It is so cringe in the way she pronounced Vietnamese name

[@1stwind]

at least she tried? respect people who dont speak your language.

[@ryolee1959]

I think Germans are more closer to Turks and North Africans than to Vietnamese. More easy to integrate Syrians.

[@Frosty1979]

Geographically yes. Culturally no.

[@Fazi4k]

Frosty1979 culturally yes

[@egostrengthz4819]

culturally yes, but it's still difficult to integrate syrians

[@EpicThe112]

You are correct in terms of Geography and Vietnamese they were able to culturally integrate into Germany since some that stayed were originally contract workers from North Vietnam that went to East Germany try looking at this 40 years ago. East Germany had North Vietnamese and Syrian workers due to their governments being allied to Erich Honecker while the Turkish went to West Germany due to Turkey and West Germany being NATO.

[@gettingrichinamerica]

interesting stuff. viet american from anaheim, ca.