Tet comes to the children of Lang Nu

For the people of Lang Nu village, especially the children, this year's Lunar New Year has a different meaning. This is the first Tet after storm No. 3 left heavy losses for the whole village. To ease the pain, the teachers at the new school in the resettlement area of Lang Nu village organized activities to welcome the spring of At Ty, where not only the children but also their parents participated, creating a warm atmosphere filled with laughter.

Preschool students at Lang Nu village school (Phuc Khanh commune, Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province) participate in a spring performance.

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"All schools in the area were affected after storm No. 3. Among them, Lang Nu village school suffered the most damage in terms of people and property. Therefore, we want to bring the children and their families a small motivation to encourage their spirit before the Tet holiday. The students are all very happy to celebrate Tet at the new school, especially extremely excited to participate with the teachers in decorating and preparing for the spring welcoming activities", Ms. Nguyen Phuong Nga, Principal of Phuc Khanh Kindergarten No. 1, shared.

Many activities such as tug of war, sack racing, art performances, especially the experience of pounding rice cakes - a traditional custom of the Tay people, are opportunities to connect children with their parents, bringing joy in the upcoming spring days.

Parents and students of Lang Nu Kindergarten experience pounding rice cakes

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"My child is very excited to come to school to participate in today's program. I am also excited to join the students here. I really hope the school will organize more similar activities for the children," said Ms. Luong Thi Khoi, a parent at Lang Nu Kindergarten.

Many parents enjoy taking pictures of their children participating in activities.

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Just a few months ago, Lang Nu village was the epicenter of a historic flash flood. 158 people lost their homes, 56 died. The area was almost completely wiped out. But now, in the new resettlement area , life is gradually reviving, and the children are the clearest evidence of the perseverance and resilience of the people here.

This Tet, the laughter of the children of Lang Nu not only signals a new spring but also symbolizes hope for a brighter future in a land that was once immersed in pain.