Tet Fair - the origin of sharing
Inspired by the image of a rural market on Tet, this year's Spring Fair at Hanoi - Toronto School is organized as an experience project prepared and operated by students themselves. The fair area gathers 16 booths managed by the classes, from booths selling used goods for fundraising, food and beverage counters to creative products made by students.
Not only recreating the traditional Tet atmosphere, the fair also aims for a clear goal: turning the joy of festivals into a practical charity fund.
Sharing about this idea, Ms. Nguyen Thu Bien - Principal of the school - said: "We hope students understand that culture and compassion can go hand in hand. The fair is not only a Tet experience, but also an opportunity for them to learn how to share and act for the community.
Notably, the fair not only attracts students but also receives positive responses from parents. Many families directly participate in opening booths, accompanying them in the process of preparing, selling goods and raising funds.
That joint effort has turned the fair into a true community activity – where families and schools join hands in educating students through practical experiences.
The lesson of growing up through action
After the fair closes, students summarize the fund, discuss usage plans and carefully prepare each Tet gift. Choosing items, packaging, and writing New Year wishes is not just a logistics step but becomes a lesson about responsibility and empathy.
That journey continued to be multiplied when representatives of students from blocks directly came to the National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion to present 100 gifts to pediatric patients.
In the hospital space, timid smiles gradually revealed themselves. Handshakes and simple New Year wishes created a warm and touching atmosphere.
Nguyen Bich Hoang Thai Bao - Class Leader of 10GMA - shared: "We hope that our small activities can bring joy and encouragement to young children who are being treated. This is not only an opportunity to experience the traditional Tet atmosphere but also an opportunity for us to learn to care, share and live more responsibly with society.
The gift-giving moment took place quietly but left many emotions. For pediatric patients, it was the joy of Tet. For students, it was a vivid lesson about compassion - something that no textbook can fully convey.
