As a cheerful and festive atmosphere prevails over every corner of Da Nang in the build up to the Mid-autumn Festival, many local volunteer groups are usually busy conducting highly meaningful activities in the hope of bringing poor children in remote areas a festival of joy.

Members of the History-Culture Club of the city’s University of Education preparing gifts for poor children in Tan Hoi Village

The fest annually comes on the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunar calendar, and this year, it falls on 13 September.

In Viet Nam, people celebrate the fest, considered a special occasion for family reunions, by getting together to enjoy mooncakes, the festival’s indispensable treat, over fragrant tea while admiring the full moon. It is also considered a fest for children, as they can come together and play with colorful lanterns which are typical toys for the occasion.

On 10 September, the ‘Mid-Autumn Festival for Kids’, launched by the History-Culture Club of the city’s University of Education, took place in Tan Hoi Village, Dai Son Commune, Dai Loc District, neighbouring Quang Nam Province. In reality, children here have very few opportunities to celebrate the festival and have fun together.

Gifts, worth 100,000 VND each, were given to 85 needy children in the 1st to 5th grade in this remote village.  

In a similar vein, members of the city-based Phat Tam and Tam Giao volunteer clubs are taking a joint journey to a small village in Phuoc Loc Commune, Phuoc Son District, Quang Nam Province, with the aim of bringing Mid-Autumn Fest joy to 150 needy children in total here.

The banner of a much-awaited Mid-Autumn Festival programme jointly held by the city-based Phat Tam and Tam Giao volunteer clubs

In addition to the provision of gifts, the visitors will offer free-of-charge haircuts to disadvantaged children.

These kind-hearted hairdressers felt very happy with their good deeds in making the disadvantaged feel happy on this special occasion.

On Saturday and Sunday, Mid-Autumn Fest parties featuring delicious pork rib curry soup and a wide choice of cakes and sweets will be held for a total of 300 children living in this village.

In addition, children at the venue will have the chance to watch a lion dance, and to play with other peers in a jubilant and cozy atmosphere here.

In particular, during their stay in the village, volunteers will give financial aids to 11 disadvantaged households here.

Over the past 5 years, enthusiastic members of the C-RES Club from the city’s University of Economics have organised Mid-Autumn Fest celebrations for local kids.

This year, such meaningful parties will take place at local orphanages, charity shelters and pediatrics wards in some hospitals. Besides, a Mid-Autumn Fest programme will be held for poor children living in the Son Tra District-based Nai Hien Dong apartment building.

Enthusiastic members of the C-RES Club from the city’s University of Economics being ready for bringing joy to needy kids

Likewise, members of the Social Work Team from the city’s University of Education has made money from their sales of fried banana pancakes in front of the school’s dormitory to cover the cost of organising Mid-Autumn Fest celebrations for disadvantaged children across the city.

In fact, doing charity on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival helps many young people indulge in enjoyable recollection of the festival celebrations in their childhood and send their great love and profound sympathy for unfortunate fates in society as well.

The above – mentioned meaningful activities aim to help children enjoy a safe and joyful Mid-autumn Festival, as well as to show society’s great care and special concern for those who live in difficult circumstances.