Tet is for loving…

Warm embraces

In early February 2026, more than 40 high school students from the lowlands embarked on a trip to the mountains, bringing the "I Dream" project to the children of Chau Khe Kindergarten in Chau Khe commune. The journey began at 5 a.m. and ended when the city lights came on. Although the trip was short, it brought many special emotions.

“I believe that every child, every fate, no matter how difficult their circumstances, has the right to dream – to dream of a full meal or just a piece of clothing,” Nguyen Ngoc Diep, a student in class 11A1 at Huynh Thuc Khang High School, shared about the reason her project is called “I Dream.”

The program was conceived in the summer of 2025, but it wasn't until last November that Diep and her classmate Luu Le Chi began planning, recruiting members, and developing the program's implementation. With the desire to bring a warm and joyful Lunar New Year to students in flood-affected areas, nearly 200 members of the group have spent over a month organizing fundraising through cake sales, soliciting sponsorships, and connecting with various resources to carry out the activity.

The project provided the students with many valuable experiences as they organized a large-scale, long-lasting program with the participation of many partners for the first time. After raising nearly 50 million VND, the group coordinated with the school to ensure the charitable activity was carried out effectively, bringing warmth and love to the students during Tet (Lunar New Year) while also supporting the purchase of some supplies for the boarding school program.

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When we first came up with the idea, I didn't have a clear picture of how we would implement it, and I didn't believe we would succeed. But once we started, we were so happy to have so many friends who shared our interest, enthusiasm, and participation. Through small but sincere actions, the "I Dream" project aims to contribute to bringing joy, hope, and warmth to children in mountainous areas during the Lunar New Year.

Student Nguyen Ngoc Diep

As the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026 approaches, the "Spring of Love" journey of the Youth Volunteer Team of Ha Huy Tap High School continues to reach students at Cam Lam Ethnic Boarding Primary School in Cam Phuc commune - a school in a border area still facing many difficulties.

As part of the program, the volunteer group awarded 10 scholarships, 245 gifts, and many warm blankets to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. After organizing activities at the main school, the group continued to travel over mountain passes to a remote location – where only 13 students attend – to personally deliver gifts to the children.

This is the fifth year the program has been implemented with the support of teachers, parents, sponsors, and a large number of students throughout the school.

Pham Vu Ha Anh, the team leader of the Youth Volunteer Team at Ha Huy Tap High School, said: “Over the years, the 'Spring of Love' journey has reached many areas and brought thousands of gifts to students in disadvantaged regions. Regardless of the context or generation of students, they all share the same aspiration: to bring love and positive hope to these children. We hope that the gifts, though not large in material value, will provide them with more motivation to be more confident in their studies and lives.”

A warm Tet holiday for underprivileged students.

Nguyen Viet Nhat, a student in class 10A2, is one of 45 students from Nghi Loc 5 High School who recently received scholarships from the Provincial Education Promotion Association and former students of the school on the occasion of the 2026 Lunar New Year. Nhat's circumstances are particularly difficult; his father passed away early, and his mother works tirelessly to support three siblings through their education. This timely gift will help his family with expenses for the upcoming Tet holiday.

According to Ms. Tran Thi Ha, homeroom teacher of class 10A2, in addition to scholarships, the class's Parent-Teacher Association also proactively mobilized and collected donations to give additional gifts to encourage students with special circumstances. "The material value isn't great, but it represents the affection and sharing of the entire class, hoping to warm the hearts of the students and motivate them to strive in their studies," Ms. Ha shared.

The days leading up to Tet (Lunar New Year)The atmosphere of spring permeated Nghi Loc 5 High School. In addition to the festival themed "Spring of Love," the activity of wrapping and donating banh chung (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) to underprivileged students also received enthusiastic support from teachers and students.

Beyond being a charitable activity, the program also helps students better understand traditional national values, appreciate labor, and foster a spirit of solidarity. Over the years, the Spring Festival and the activity of making banh chung (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) have become a beautiful cultural tradition of the school.

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The school currently has over 1,200 students, of whom nearly 150 are from impoverished or near-impoverished families. Wishing for these students to have a warm and joyful Tet holiday, awarding scholarships and giving gifts during Tet has become an annual activity, demonstrating the spirit of "mutual support." Through this, we not only provide timely material assistance but also educate students about compassion and responsibility towards the community.

Mr. Nguyen Anh Duong - Principal of Nghi Loc 5 High School

Meanwhile, as a multi-level school, Hermann Gmeiner Vinh High School's Spring Festival was organized in a colorful and diverse manner with many activities. Participating in the program, sitting by the fire waiting for the green sticky rice cakes to cook, parents and students relived memories of Tet (Vietnamese New Year) of the past. The students also participated in the Spring Fair, a fashion show featuring traditional ethnic costumes, watched lion dances, wrote couplets, and played folk games...

However, the most touching moment was when the school's staff, teachers, and parents and students presented Tet gifts to the SOS Children's Village. Ms. Nguyen Thi Binh, a parent from the school, shared: "Seeing the joyful eyes of the children at the SOS Children's Village when they received the gifts, I was truly moved. The Spring Festival not only brings joy during Tet but also teaches our children to love and share with those less fortunate."

At Truong Thi Secondary School in Truong Vinh ward, the end-of-semester ceremony for the first semester was combined with experiential and career guidance activities themed "Spring of Love." A highlight of this year's program was the booth displaying and selling products made by students with disabilities, featuring many meticulously crafted and creative handmade items such as paintings, bags, and keychains.

Through this activity, the school not only created opportunities for students with disabilities to showcase their products and hone their skills, but also helped students throughout the school raise their awareness of sharing, respecting differences, and supporting friends with special circumstances. Many teachers, parents, and students directly supported and purchased products as a way to encourage the students. All the money collected from the stalls and contributions from teachers, parents, and students was used by the school to support disadvantaged students during the Lunar New Year.

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We hope to bring the spirit of spring to all students in the school, so that they can fully experience the traditional cultural values ​​of our nation, learn to share, care for, and love each other. From there, they will gain more confidence and motivation to overcome difficulties and strive for excellence in their studies.”

Ms. Banh Thi Thuy Ha - Principal of Truong Thi Secondary School

Throughout the province, in the days leading up to the Lunar New Year, acts of sharing and compassion spread strongly in many educational institutions, especially in mountainous and border areas. Many agencies, organizations, and charitable groups donated warm clothes, blankets, and school supplies to students. Along with this, creative initiatives such as "Zero-Cost Market," "Charitable Rice Cake Pots," and "Sharing Spring" were organized flexibly and appropriately for each locality, contributing to a warm Tet holiday in schools and deeply spreading humanitarian values ​​in the community.