Hanoi organises Mid-Autumn Festival for needy children

Thu Minh

Sep 26, 2015 / 05:08 PM

Hanoi People`s Committee held a Full Moon Festival at the Hoai Duc cultural sports center on September 24.

Attending the event were Vice State President Nguyen Thi Doan; Chairwoman of Hanoi People's Council Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc, Deputy Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Nguyen Van Suu and nearly 1,000 children from disadvantaged backgrounds in the city.

Vice State President Nguyen Thi Doan attends event.

Addressing the event, Deputy Chairman Nguyen Van Suu said that the festival is expected to bring a happy Mid-Autumn Festival to the needy children.
At the event, Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan presented 30 scholarships worth 20 million VND each to students with outstanding academic performance.
At the ceremony, local authorities granted 1,000 gift packages to children being cared at child protection centers.
Hanoi's Children Sponsor Fund and some businesses also presented 100 scholarships worth 2 million VND each to children with outstanding academic performance.

Reactions:

Rất hay

Thích

Giải trí

Cần cải thiện

Trending

Con Dao Island to launch first electric bus route by late 2025

The new bus network will connect major transport hubs, including Ben Dam Port and Con Dao Airport, to the island’s center, enhancing access to one of Vietnam’s most beautiful and unspoiled destinations.

08 Nov, 01:31 PM

Typhoon Kalmaegi weakens after leaving nine dead, six injured in central Vietnam

It's reported that floods inundated more than 103,000 houses, mostly in Hue and Danang, two of Vietnam’s leading tourist destinations, 52 houses collapsed and nearly 2,600 were damaged.

07 Nov, 05:57 PM

Hanoi steps up household waste sorting with stronger policies and local action

A seminar in Hoang Liet Ward on November 7 brought together over 300 policymakers, experts, businesses and residents to discuss practical steps to turn waste sorting commitments into real action and build a cleaner, more sustainable Hanoi.

07 Nov, 05:11 PM

Typhoon Kalmaegi sweeps central Vietnam with torrential rain

Typhoon Kalmaegi has been causing heavy rain from Quang Tri to Dak Lak provinces, with rainfall exceeding 300mm.

07 Nov, 11:16 AM

Nearly 270,000 soldiers mobilized as Vietnam braces for Typhoon Kalmaegi

Typhoon Kalmaegi, the 13th storm to hit the East Sea this year, has intensified and is moving toward Vietnam’s central coast. Cities and provinces across the region have activated their highest-level disaster response plans to protect residents and minimize damage as the storm nears landfall.

07 Nov, 06:25 AM