President Nguyen Xuan Phuc sends letter to children nationwide on the occasion of Mid-Autumn Festival

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Photo: Thong Nhat/VNA

In the letter, the President stated that the Mid-Autumn Festival is also an occasion for each family, government and society to pay special attention to children, helping them nurture their aspirations and ambitions of a pure and beautiful childhood. We respectfully introduce the full text of the President's letter:

Dear children and teenagers!

On the occasion of Mid-Autumn Festival, I would like to send my love and affection to Vietnamese children at home and abroad, and to foreign children in Vietnam.

Mid-Autumn Festival is a children's festival, an occasion for children to immerse themselves in the joyful and warm atmosphere, gather with their parents and grandparents, have fun, enjoy the mooncakes, and watch the moon. However, in some localities across the country, many children celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in quarantine areas or are practicing social distancing with their families to prevent and fight the Covid-19 pandemic. Uncle Ho was very moved when many children, although still young, became brave and independent "little soldiers" in conditions of being far from their families to practice quarantine; their parents and relatives had to temporarily leave them to carry out their duties on the front line against the epidemic. Uncle Ho was also very happy and praised the children for overcoming difficulties, being good and obedient, achieving good results in their studies, deserving the attention and care of their families and society. On behalf of the Party and State leaders, Uncle Ho commended the efforts and contributions of the children in promoting the glorious tradition of Vietnamese children.

Dear children!

Mid-Autumn Festival is also an occasion for each family, government and society to pay special attention to children, helping them nurture their aspirations and ambitions of a pure and beautiful childhood.

I hope that every child will have a warm Mid-Autumn Festival with their loved ones and also believe that every family, all levels, all sectors and the whole society, with responsibility and love, will continue to have more practical activities, take care of children during the Mid-Autumn Festival, pay special attention to orphans, give priority to children in difficult circumstances, children with autism, children in remote areas, ensure safety for children affected by the pandemic; support learning tools, especially online learning, create favorable conditions for children to study, be creative, and have fun, contributing to the good implementation of the Party and State's policies on child care and protection.

Children, please always nurture patriotism, pride, aspiration, constantly cultivate, practice virtue, and train your talents to contribute to building our country to become increasingly rich and prosperous, as beloved Uncle Ho placed his trust in Vietnamese youth and children:

"I hope you children are "good"
In the future, preserve the Lac - Hong country.
How to be famous as Fairy - Dragon
How to show the face of Vietnamese children".

I send you all my love and affection. I wish you all a safe and healthy Mid-Autumn Festival!

Friendly,
Nguyen Xuan Phuc".