According to the reporter of Lao Dong Newspaper, at the cultural house of Ren hamlet, Toan Thang commune (where over 90% of the population is Muong), hundreds of people were present from early morning to receive gifts from the State. The voice of laughter was mixed with excitement when receiving a meaningful gift on the national big day.
Ms. Bui Thi Hoang is one of the first people to receive gifts to share, for us Muong people, there are two important Tet holidays a year, Lunar New Year and Independence Day. On this occasion, every family will rest and have a reunion meal.
"My family has 6 khauons, each khau is 100,000 VND, with this extra amount of money, my family will buy fish meat to make a feast to prepare for the National Day" - Ms. Hoang said.
Unable to hide her joy, Ms. Bui Thi Day shared that despite economic difficulties, the independent New Year is always the day she look forward to the most.
"Today, my children and grandchildren from far away return to reunite with their families. This year, I have prepared chicken, duck... to make three trays of food for my children and grandchildren to celebrate. The money the State gave me will be used to buy a souvenir. This year, the whole family has enough meetings, and there are gifts from the State, so it is very happy" - Ms. Day said emotionally.
Similarly, in Tien Phong commune, people were also very excited and happy to receive gifts from the State.
Mr. Ly Van Thien, (Dao ethnic group) in Lau Bai hamlet, emotionally said: "Independence Day is our most important occasion. This year, it is happier when the whole neighborhood has gifts, everyone is excited".
According to Ms. Ban Kim Quy - Chairman of Tien Phong Commune People's Committee, all gifts have been delivered to the people.
"With difficult economic conditions, this is truly a great source of encouragement for the people" - Ms. Quy said.
Although the gifts have little material value, they have filled the joy, making the atmosphere of the independent New Year more bustling.
People eagerly prepare meals, children chat with their parents to the cultural house, the elderly sit and have fun... All create a picture of gathering and gathering on a big holiday.
Previously, on August 30, the People's Committee of Phu Tho province informed about the plan to give National Day gifts to the entire population, implemented according to the direction of the Prime Minister. Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Tran Duy Dong requested localities to urgently review the list and promptly deploy gift giving so that all people can have joy on the occasion of the National Day.
