Hanoi students share Mid-Autumn joy with young patients

THE HANOI TIMES — A large number of students from universities across Hanoi came together to organize the program “Full Moon Festival - Mid-Autumn for Children” on September 26 for young patients undergoing treatment at the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion.

This annual volunteer activity aims to bring joy, care and a festive atmosphere to children who cannot fully celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with their families.

The program took place in a vibrant setting with special performances including lion dance, singing, dancing and comedy skits.

The appearance of actress Le Xuan Anh, widely known as Le Bong, brought many surprises and happiness to the children.

“Every Mid-Autumn Festival, I look forward to joining the program with student volunteers at the institute. This year, I’m so happy to be back and bring joy to the young patients,” she said.

The actress expressed her hope that the children would stay healthy, gain strength to fight their illnesses, and always hold beautiful dreams in their hearts.

According to Le Bong, this year’s program was warm and well-prepared. Beyond the gifts given to the children, what truly mattered was the bond and sharing of many hearts from doctors, volunteers and blood donors. All of this created a strong source of encouragement for the children.

“For me, this is really meaningful. It’s about sharing love and kindness, which are traditions deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture,” she said. She reminded the children that doctors, volunteers, and society are standing by their side.

Le Bong believed they would bravely overcome challenges, stay healthy, and continue nurturing bright dreams for the future.

The children eagerly took part in traditional folk games and enjoyed mooncakes with the volunteers.

More than 300 gifts, including mooncakes, lanterns, toys and school supplies, were delivered directly to the young patients, creating a colorful and memorable Mid-Autumn Festival.

Many parents were deeply moved to see their children play happily and temporarily forget their pain.

“I visited the institute last year but couldn’t attend the program. This year, I was fortunate to join and really feel the festive atmosphere. It’s only my second time participating, but I can sense the difference; this year’s event is more vibrant and heartwarming,” a parent said.

He emphasized that the gifts carried not only material value but also deep affection, care, and sharing, which truly touched him.

The father extended his gratitude to the organizers, doctors, and volunteers for creating such a humane program and wished the young patients health, joy and a complete Mid-Autumn Festival.

For the volunteers, the Mid-Autumn Festival is a “festival of reunion”, when children deserve love and taking part in such a meaningful event was exciting and fulfilling.

The program fostered a warm, connected atmosphere, showing the unity of organizers, volunteers and philanthropists, all dedicated to giving the children a full celebration. Seeing their smiles and eager eyes made every effort worthwhile.

The volunteers reminded the young patients they are never alone, as an entire community stands with them, encouraging optimism, courage and hope.

Notably, alongside the Mid-Autumn program, the institute also hosted a voluntary blood donation campaign running until September 28, attracting more than 1,000 donors.

This activity reflected the spirit of solidarity and humanitarian values shared by the community.

The “Full Moon Festival - Mid-Autumn for Children” at the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion left lasting impressions, spreading love, strengthening community bonds and affirming the compassion of Hanoi’s young generation.