Lunar New Year is approaching, the spring atmosphere is everywhere in the Northwest. The forests are dyed red by mountain peach blossoms, the sky is white with blooming apricot and plum blossoms.
These days, among the hustle and bustle of people going back and forth, workers far from home also cross the mountains to return home to celebrate Tet.
According to the reporter's records, on the night of December 25 (January 24), on Cun slope, on National Highway 6, through Hoa Binh City, Hoa Binh Province, the long, winding headlights of cars in the middle of the road, blending into the thick fog of the high passes.
The roar of engines and hurried conversations between rest stops. There, everyone took the opportunity to drink a sip of warm water and check their luggage before continuing the journey.
The old motorbikes were loaded with belongings. Some people carried large sacks of clothes and clothes piled high above their heads, while others tied their Tet gift bags tightly to their saddles. Thin raincoats and thick coats were hastily put on to protect against the bitter cold of the Northwest mountains. The wind whistled past their ears, but it could not stop the excitement evident in each gaze.
There were families traveling together, with small children sitting between their parents, their arms tightly holding onto their father’s shirt. The cars were filled with the desire to go home and see their loved ones again.
Packing up his luggage before continuing his journey up the mountain, Mr. Hang A To (34 years old, Van Ho, Son La) shared: "I have been working as a worker in Hung Yen for 5 years now. This Tet holiday, the company let me off early, so after finishing work, I took the opportunity to ride my motorbike back home to prepare for Tet with my family."
According to this male worker, the price of the bus ticket for sending a motorbike also increased during the days before Tet. He calculated that the ticket for the goods and the sleeper bus ticket were equal to 2 days of work, so he decided to take the motorbike home.
"It's a bit cold at night, but wearing a raincoat, scarf and gloves is still bearable. If you're too tired, stop and rest for a while and then continue. Save every penny you can, and go home to buy new clothes for your children to wear for Tet" - the worker's eyes lit up when he thought of his children's joy when they had new clothes and were dressed up to go to the spring festival.
Talking about choosing to travel at night instead of leaving during the day, Mr. Bui Van Yen (Kim Boi, Hoa Binh) excitedly said: "Tet only comes once a year, after finishing work, we just want to return home soon to our family and children, so even if it is a tiring night, we don't mind."
Besides, according to many workers, they choose to travel at night to return home as early as possible, in case the closer it gets to Tet, the more vehicles travel on the main routes, leading to traffic jams.
Speaking to reporters, the leader of the Traffic Police Department, Hoa Binh Provincial Police said that to ensure the safety of people, especially workers returning home for Tet, the unit has maintained patrol teams, arranged forces, and equipped vehicles to ensure traffic safety.
Along with that, the unit has mobilized maximum forces and means to handle traffic violations according to groups of behaviors that are the direct causes of traffic accidents. Especially on key national highways such as National Highway 6, Ho Chi Minh Road, Hoa Lac - Hoa Binh and intersections with national highways, complicated traffic safety situations often occur.
Also according to Moc Chau Town Police, to ensure support for people on their way home for Tet, this year, the unit continues to maintain water and snack distribution points, supporting the journey up the mountain for workers far from home.
