Vietjet’s programme gives minorities in Lao Cai warmer Tet
Vietjet and the Lao Cai Red Cross Society co-organised “A compassionate Tet 2021” programme on January 23-24 to support disadvantaged families and children in Sin Cheng commune, Si Ma Cai district, of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.
Vietjet’s management representative presents gifts to disadvantaged families. (Photo: Vietjet)
HCM City (VNA) – Vietjet and the Lao Cai Red Cross Society co-organised “Acompassionate Tet 2021” programme on January 23-24 to supportdisadvantaged families and children in Sin Cheng commune, Si Ma Cai district,of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.
In order to helpthe underprivileged people to have a joyful and fulfilling Tet (Lunar New Year)holiday, Vietjet offered gift sets to 500 families of ethnic minorities,including 102 gift sets and warm clothes to children and teachers at Ban Khakindergarten and elementary school in Sin Cheng commune.
Vietjet’s management representative presents gifts to disadvantaged families. (Photo: Vietjet)
The programme attracted many participants withvarious activities such as making traditional round glutinous rice cake,zero-Dong fair and exciting folk games. Around 500 people also had their healthchecked by doctors from the Friendship Hospital in Hanoi and were providedmedicines free of charge.
“A compassionateTet 2021” programme is one of many philanthropic activities that the new-age carrier has heldthrough the years hoping to spread Vietjet employees’ spirit of doing gooddeeds.
Children at Vietjet’s event in Lao Cai province. (Photo: Vietjet)
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Vietjet’s management representative presents gifts to disadvantaged families. (Photo: Vietjet) 
Vietjet’s management representative presents gifts to disadvantaged families. (Photo: Vietjet) 
Children at Vietjet’s event in Lao Cai province. (Photo: Vietjet) 
