In the joyful atmosphere of welcoming the New Year and Spring, localities in the province organize longevity celebrations and birthday wishes for the elderly. This is a beautiful traditional cultural feature of the nation, expressing the respect and gratitude of children and grandchildren towards their grandparents and parents, and is an opportunity for the elderly to gather with their children, grandchildren and family.
Elderly people of Tay Phong commune attended the longevity celebration and birthday wishes at the commune Cultural House.
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In Tay Phong commune (Tien Hai), the longevity celebration takes place on the morning of the 4th day of the Lunar New Year every year. For the local government, organizing longevity celebrations and wishing longevity is one of the political tasks at the beginning of the year, which is focused on leadership and solemnly organized at the commune cultural house.
Although living and working in Bien Hoa City (Dong Nai), Nguyen Van Chinh and his wife still tried to arrange their work to attend their mother's birthday celebration. He shared: Many families and children gathered, creating a bustling and joyful atmosphere for the ceremony. Hopefully, the birthday celebration and birthday wishes in the spring in the locality will be maintained every year so that children and grandchildren have the opportunity to express their gratitude and respect to their parents and grandparents.
Mr. Ta Van Thuan, Head of the Elderly Association of Tien Hai district, said: This year, the People's Committees of communes, wards and towns coordinated with the Elderly Association at all levels in the district to organize longevity celebrations and birthday wishes for 5,400 elderly people. Thereby, ensuring that all elderly people of the right age are celebrated and the ceremony takes place in a solemn and joyful atmosphere. Through this activity, it not only brings joy to the elderly but also has the meaning of educating children and grandchildren, the younger generation to continue promoting the fine tradition of "When drinking water, remember its source" of the nation.
Although each locality and each family has a different way of expressing longevity wishes and celebrations, they all carry good meanings, showing respect, affection and filial piety of children and grandchildren towards the elderly.
Mr. Nguyen Van Mui, Hop Tien commune (Dong Hung) excitedly shared: Thanks to the attention of the Party and local government, this year I was able to celebrate my 95th birthday. I feel very excited, I will try to live happily and healthily and continue to educate my children and grandchildren to study and work hard to contribute to building my homeland to be more and more prosperous.
Elderly people of Hop Tien commune (Dong Hung) were congratulated and celebrated their longevity.
These days, shops selling copper paintings are always crowded with people coming to buy early. This is a product that many people choose as a birthday gift for grandparents and parents.
Ms. Dao Thi Hoai, owner of a copper painting shop on Tang Street (Dong Hung) shared: I have been selling copper paintings for more than 10 years. To serve people's needs, my family has been preparing goods since the 11th lunar month. My family has to work continuously until late at night to complete orders. This year, copper paintings have sold much better than in previous years. My shop sells many types of copper paintings with a variety of sizes and designs; prices range from a few hundred thousand to 3 million VND. Customers often prefer simple products with reasonable prices and meaningful longevity poems.
“I find this year’s copper paintings very beautiful, and the prices are suitable for everyone. I have also chosen a satisfactory painting as a birthday gift for my 80-year-old mother, to show my gratitude and respect,” said Ms. Nguyen Thi Duyen, Phu Chau commune (Dong Hung).
Ms. Dao Thi Hoai, Phu Chau (Dong Hung) completed a longevity copper painting to serve the needs of customers.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa, Deputy Head of the Provincial Elderly Association, said: In 2024, the Elderly Association at all levels in the province coordinated with local authorities to organize longevity celebrations for over 51,000 elderly people at the ages of 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, 100 and over 100 years old. The localities paid attention to the longevity celebrations for the elderly, organized solemnly, economically, in accordance with traditional customs and traditions. All the elderly received flowers, gifts and longevity certificates. This is an activity demonstrating the attention of Party committees and authorities at all levels in caring for the elderly.
At the beginning of the new year, wishing longevity and celebrating longevity for the elderly represents the Vietnamese people's tradition of "respecting the elderly". That fine tradition has multiplied precious spiritual values, has practical meaning and profound humanity, contributing to encouraging the elderly to continue to promote their experience and wisdom to live happily, healthily and usefully.
Nguyen Trieu
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