(VOVWORLD) - Children in the mountain, border areas of Son La are celebrating a meaningful mid-autumn festival with gifts from the local authorities and donors.
 The teachers and children of Co Ma Ethnic Semi-boarding Secondary School in Son La province make star lanterns. (Photo: Le Hanh/ VOV) |
The teachers and children of Co Ma Ethnic Semi-boarding Secondary School in Son La province have made star-shaped lanterns for the festival.
“My name is Sung Thi Tau. Our homes are far from the school, so we stay in the dormitory with our teachers. This Mid-Autumn Festival, we celebrated together with our teachers and friends, made star lanterns, and joined art performances. It was really fun and exciting.”
 Volunteers bring the mid-autumn gifts to preschool and primary students in remote schools. (Photo: Le Hanh/ VOV) |
Almost all 650 students at the school are from ethnic minority families, many of whom are from poor and near poor families. Deputy Principal Le Trung Kien, said: “Understanding the students’ hardships, the school has mobilized all possible resources from society, organizations, and individuals to organize a meaningful full-moon celebration. We hope it brings the children new experiences and motivation to strive for a better life.”
 The children Phieng Pan commune receive Mid-Autumn gifts. (photo: Le Hanh/ VOV in the Northwest region) |
The officers and soldiers of Phieng Pan Border Guard Station and volunteer groups had trekked over mountains to bring the mid-autumn gifts to preschool and primary students in remote schools.
“This is the first time I’ve received mid-autumn gifts. I’m very happy. Thank you very much.”
“I’m so happy to receive cakes, candies, and toys. I hope next year’s mid-autumn festival will be celebrated like this.”
 Ethnic people receive free health check-ups. ((photo: Le Hanh/ VOV in the Northwest region)) |
Along with gifts and essential supplies, the children and their relatives also received free health checkups, consultations, and medicine.