Over 1,500 people walk to help the poor celebrate Tet in Ho Chi Minh City
Monday, January 15, 2024, 11:08 GMT+7
More than 1,500 people joined a charity walk on Truong Sa Street in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday morning to raise funds to help the poor celebrate the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, commonly known as Tet, scheduled for next month.
Residents as well as employees and executives of enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City joined the walk, jointly organized by the administration, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee chapter, and the business association in District 3.
The program helped raise over VND3.3 billion (US$134,700).
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| The program attracts both adults and children. Photo: Ngoc Quy / Tuoi Tre |
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the program, vice-chairwoman of the People’s Committee of District 3 Pham Thi Thuy Hang said many enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City had always accompanied local authorities to support underprivileged residents, especially during the Tet holiday, despite the difficult 2023.
The humane act showed their affection and social responsibility, Hang added.
Bui Thi Nhan, a 47-year-old resident, said the program should be expanded to other wards and districts to help more people enjoy a warm Tet.
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| Many employees and executives of enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City join the walk. Photo: Ngoc Quy / Tuoi Tre |
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| Children arrive early to accomplish a 2.5-kilometer journey. Photo: Ngoc Quy / Tuoi Tre |
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| Walkers cover a section of Truong Sa Street in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Ngoc Quy / Tuoi Tre |
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