Huu Khuong children cross the lake to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival early

(Baonghean.vn) - Children in Ban Ve hydroelectric reservoir take boats to celebrate the early Mid-Autumn Festival in the center of Huu Khuong commune.

The early Mid-Autumn Festival was organized by the Nghe An Joint Press Club, the Tuong Duong district government, a number of businesses and charitable organizations in Nghe An on the evening of September 30 at the headquarters of Huu Khuong commune, Tuong Duong district. 700 gifts were mobilized and delivered to children in this event.

People and members of the Nghe An Press Coalition transport Mid-Autumn Festival gifts to Huu Khuong students. Photo: Ho Phuong

In addition, the program also awarded 130 scholarships to 130 children with difficult circumstances who strive to study. On this occasion, officials and civil servants in the area also donated 13 million VND to students of Huu Khuong Kindergarten to provide warm winter clothes.

Total program value 270 million VND.

Leaders of Tuong Duong district and representatives of sponsoring units presented gifts to Huu Khuong students. Photo: Huu Vi

Huu Khuong Commune is the area of ​​Ban Ve hydroelectric reservoir with 7 villages, inhabited by 3 ethnic minorities: Thai, Kho Mu and Mong. This is the most isolated area in Nghe An province.

The Mid-Autumn Festival event was organized in the spirit of charity with the name "Moon of Love" organized by charity organizations and local authorities with the aim of bringing a meaningful Mid-Autumn Festival to disadvantaged children in the remote commune of Huu Khuong.

People of Huu Khuong commune celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo: Ho Phuong

The event attracted the attention of children from all 7 villages in this disadvantaged commune. From 2 p.m., 4-year-old Luong Thi Thien Chi was taken by her mother to Con Phen village, a half-hour boat ride from her home, to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. According to her,Lo Thi Thu, mother of baby Thien Chi "This is the first time in my child's life that he has had a Mid-Autumn Festival".

Not only Thien Chi, many children living freely in the heart of Ban Ve Lake are also brought by their parents to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Ms. Ngan Thi Yen in Cha Coong village said: "The Mid-Autumn Festival is a good opportunity for my children to have more contact with society."

Mid-Autumn Festival performance by Huu Khuong children. Photo: Huu Vi

Mothers carry their children and grandchildren to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo: Ho Phuong

Huu Khuong children in the joy of Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo: HuuVi

The end of the program is the star lantern procession and campfire fun of Huu Khuong children. Photo: Ho Phuong

This most remote commune in Nghe An has no roads and over 90% of households are poor. Traveling is completely dependent on motorboats, which has greatly affected the lives and education of children here. An early Mid-Autumn Festival has a special spiritual meaning for children in this difficult area.

Huu Vi - Ho Phuong