Grand banquet with nearly 200 people over 80 years old in Dien Van commune
In order to implement the Party and State's viewpoints and policies in caring for, protecting and promoting the role of the elderly, and at the same time implementing the morality of "when drinking water, remember its source" - "respecting the elderly, wishing them a long life" of our nation, which has become a fine custom, every New Year, villages in Dien Chau district organize longevity celebrations for the elderly.
(Baonghean) -In order to implement the Party and State's viewpoints and policies in caring for, protecting and promoting the role of the elderly, and at the same time implementing the morality of "when drinking water, remember its source" - "respecting the elderly, wishing them a long life" of our nation, which has become a fine custom, every New Year, villages in Dien Chau district organize longevity celebrations for the elderly.
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For example, in Dien Thinh commune, every five years a grand banquet is held for the elderly aged 60 and over from 22 hamlets in the entire commune. In 2008, the grand banquet of Dien Thinh commune had over 700 elderly aged 60 and over attending.
Although Dien Van commune is a poor commune, thanks to the attention of the local Party Committee and government and the unanimous support of children and benefactors, every 3 years the commune organizes a grand banquet for the elderly.
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On February 20 (January 26 of the lunar calendar) this year, a grand banquet for nearly 200 seniors aged 80 and over in Dien Van commune was solemnly held at the commune cultural center. At the longevity celebration, the seniors were given gifts, red and yellow shirts, offered wine, and presented longevity poems with deep affection.
Yen Lao - Celebrating longevity in Dien Van as well as other localities in Dien Chau, in addition to the meaning of honoring and encouraging the elderly, also has the meaning of educating the younger generation about the tradition of gratitude to parents - a fine custom and tradition of our nation.
News and photos: Tran Canh Yen
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