Mid-Autumn Festival held in Lai Chau border areas

This humane annual event aimed to encourage students to overcome difficulties and strive to be good children and excellent students.

The representative of the Lai Chau Provincial Border Guard Command presents gifts to hard-working students.

During the program, the teachers, students, and residents of Pa Tan commune enjoyed vibrant cultural performances, traditional folk games, and other activities.

Speaking at the event, Sr. Col. Le Cong Thanh, Deputy Political Commissar of the Lai Chau Provincial Border Guard Command, highlighted the military’s ongoing care for students in border areas through such initiatives as “Paving the way to school for children - Border posts’ adopted children” program and the “Military officers and soldiers paving the way to school for children” project, benefiting thousands of disadvantaged students.

Delegates presenting gifts to students during the program

In the 2024-2025 school year, the Lai Chau Provincial Border Guard Command supported 61 students under the “Paving the way to school for children - Border posts’ adopted children” program, and sponsored 230 others under the “Military officers and soldiers paving the way to school for children” project. Among them, 173 achieved outstanding academic outcomes.

On this occasion, the command and participating units presented meaningful gifts to students who have overcome hardships, spreading a spirit of resilience and learning.

Lion dance performed at the program

Children in Pa Tan commune parade with lanterns.

Apart from the September 24 program, similar events will be held in 11 border communes of Lai Chau province under the auspices of the border posts, in collaboration with local authorities and schools. These activities aim to ensure disadvantaged children enjoy a warm, meaningful mid-autumn celebration and serve as an encouragement for them to pursue their studies.

Translated by Ninh Vinh - Hoang Truong