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Early lunar New Year for Bach Long Vi islanders

Numerous activities have been held for local residents in Bach Long Vi island district of Hai Phong city to celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year).

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9 January, 2023

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early lunar new year for bach long vi islanders picture 2 — The High Command of the Vietnam Coast Guard Region 1 presents a haul of 165 gifts to policy beneficiary families, poor households, and good students of Bach Long Vi island district.

early lunar new year for bach long vi islanders picture 3 — Bringing festive presents to soldiers is an annual activity showing the sentiments and care the Party, State, army, navy, and citizens of the country extend to the nation’s armed forces garrisoned at sea and on the islands.

early lunar new year for bach long vi islanders picture 4 — Local children excitedly hold art performances to celebrate Tet.

early lunar new year for bach long vi islanders picture 5 — A zero VND market is also organised as part of efforts to assist local residents during the Tet holiday.

early lunar new year for bach long vi islanders picture 6 — The market helps local people to buy free necessities, meeting their demands during Tet.

early lunar new year for bach long vi islanders picture 7 — Soldiers on the island organise a contest to make Banh Chung, square sticky rice cake, in preparation for the country’s biggest festival.

early lunar new year for bach long vi islanders picture 8 — Besides taking on duty on the island, soldiers there also engage in gardening, to ensure safe vegetables for Tet dishes.

early lunar new year for bach long vi islanders picture 9 — Soldiers are eager to cook Banh Chung because they have fun chatting about everything in life.

early lunar new year for bach long vi islanders picture 10 — Living far from the mainland, islanders prepare all Tet items, helping them enjoy a full Tet like their compatriots elsewhere.

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