On September 20 night, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan (third from left) joined about 1,000 children in Hanoi at a programme to celebrate the Full-Moon Festival in Hoang Mai district. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - President Tran Dai Quang has sent a letter ofcongratulations to Vietnamese children at home and abroad on the occasion ofthe traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on September 24.
Inhis letter, the President applauded efforts made by children to become good students at school andgood children at home, especially those who won high prizes at national andinternational contests.
He called on children to continue following UncleHo’s teachings and contributing to building Vietnam into a strong and wealthy nation.
OnSeptember 20 night, National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan joinedabout 1,000 children in Hanoi at a programme to celebrate the Full-MoonFestival in Hoang Mai district.
Thechildren, including many from welfare centres for children of disadvantagedcircumstances in Hanoi, represent 1.8 million kids in the capital city.
Inhis opening remarks, Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Hoang Trung Haihailed efforts of departments, agencies and localities in the city inorganising full-moon activities, creating a healthy playground for children, particularlythose in difficult circumstances.
Theprogramme is also a meaningful present to local kids on the occasion of the newschool year, the official said.
Hanoileaders presented 16 scholarships, each worth 2 million VND (86 USD), andbicycles to disadvantaged children with outstanding academic performance, alongwith 1,000 gifts to the participating kids.
Held in the 15th of the eighth lunar month, the Mid-AutumnFestival is one of the most important and meaningful traditional festivals inVietnam.-VNA
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