“Mid-Autumn Festival for children” program reaches children in Dak Lua commune

At the program, doctors and medical staff from Hanoi-Dong Nai Eye Hospital conducted screenings and vision tests, while also providing free eye medication to approximately 200 residents and children in Hamlet 7, Dak Lua Commune. Cases requiring specialized treatment were supported with transportation and treatment costs.

A cultural performance contributes to the lively atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo: Ngoc Thao

In addition, children and residents in the locality took part in traditional cultural activities such as lion – unicorn – dragon dances, interacting with "Sister Hang Nga" and "Uncle Cuoi," enjoying cultural performances, participating in prize-winning games, and joining in the Mid-Autumn feast.

Lion dance performance excites the children of Hamlet 7, Dak Lua commune. Photo: Ngoc Thao

During the program, the organizers awarded 30 scholarships (each worth 1 million VND) to students who had overcome difficulties and achieved excellent academic results. Additionally, 200 Mid-Autumn Festival gifts, including mooncakes, sweet cakes, and lanterns (each valued at 100,000 VND), were given to children in Hamlet 7, Dak Lua commune.

Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio, Television,  Hoang Binh Long, together with sponsors, present scholarships to children overcoming difficulties and achieving excellent results in Dak Lua commune. Photo: Ngoc Thao

Meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival gifts are presented to the children of Hamlet 7, Dak Lua Commune. Photo: Ngoc Thao

The “Mid-Autumn Festival for children” program, organized by Dong Nai Newspaper and Radio, Television, aims to promote solidarity, care for needy children and children in remote areas, while providing an educational and entertaining playground to teach traditional culture to children.

Nguyen Thanh Hien, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairwoman of the Dak Lua Commune People’s Committee, presents letters of appreciation to the sponsoring units and individuals. Photo: Ngoc Thao

To date, the “Mid-Autumn Festival for children” program has reached about 400 children in Loc Hung and Dak Lua communes, with a total value of gifts of about 100 million VND.

By Hong Phuong, Ngoc Thao – Translated by Minh Hanh, Minho