Permanent Vice Chairwoman of Hanoi People's Council Phung Thi Hong Ha attended the "Full Moon Festival" in Van Dinh commune

Joining the celebration were Standing Committee Member of the City Party Committee, Permanent Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People's Council Phung Thi Hong Ha and local leaders.

savanna1(1).jpg — Full Moon Festival scene in Van Dinh commune. Photo: Dinh Thuy

At the festival, Chairman of Van Dinh Commune People's Committee Nguyen Ngoc Diep said that this year the commune organized the Mid-Autumn Festival in 30 villages, the joyful atmosphere spread throughout the villages, children participated in the colorful lantern procession, the Mid-Autumn Festival tray with the rich flavor of the homeland, lion dance performances, art performances, and unique folk games, attracting a large number of children.

Over the years, the Party Committee and People's Committee of the commune have always paid attention to the work of protecting and caring for children, considering it a long-term strategic task to improve the quality of human resources.

savanna(1).jpg — City and Van Dinh commune leaders participated in judging the tray decoration contest at the Mid-Autumn Festival. Photo: Dinh Thuy

In 2025, the commune had 385 children receiving gifts with a total value of nearly 183 million VND; 100% of children in special circumstances received care and assistance. Basic child development indicators were all high: 99.98% of children under 5 years old had their births registered, 99.7% of 5-year-old children went to kindergarten, 99.3% completed primary school at the right age. The rate of malnourished children under 5 years old has decreased to 5.1% (by weight) and 10.4% (by height). Socialization work has also achieved positive results. In 2024 and the first 8 months of 2025 alone, the commune mobilized more than 168 million VND to support 194 children in difficult circumstances.

The atmosphere of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Van Dinh commune. Photo: Dinh Thuy

The leaders of Van Dinh commune praised the efforts of the entire political system, community and family in taking care of children, while emphasizing that there are still many challenges for 126 children in special circumstances and 226 children at risk of falling into special circumstances. The commune continues to strive so that all children are cared for and develop comprehensively.

On this occasion, the commune leaders sent words of encouragement to the children, especially those in difficult circumstances, who always strive to rise up and achieve many proud results; at the same time, they sincerely thanked the attention of the city leaders, agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals who have accompanied the work of protecting and caring for children.

Within the framework of the event, the People's Committee of Van Dinh commune organized a fruit tray decoration contest with the participation of 14 kindergartens and primary schools in the area. The teams brought many unique ideas, recreating the image of Uncle Ho, the national flag, the map of Vietnam, messages of environmental protection, solidarity and the desire for peace . Traditional fruits such as grapefruit, custard apple, banana, persimmon, watermelon... through the skillful hands of teachers have become vivid works of art, conveying messages of solidarity, faith and hope for the future. The organizing committee awarded 1 first prize, 3 second prizes, 3 third prizes and many consolation and special prizes to the teams.

City and Van Dinh commune leaders gave gifts to children at the commune's 2025 full moon festival. Photo: Dinh Thuy

Also at the program, city and commune leaders awarded 30 scholarships to students in difficult circumstances, demonstrating the practical concern of the Party, government and community for the young generation.

Source: https://hanoimoi.vn/pho-chu-cich-thuong-truc-hdnd-thanh-pho-ha-noi-phung-thi-hong-ha-du-dem-hoi-trang-ram-tai-xa-van-dinh-718368.html