Although their bodies still bear the marks of fighting the disease, the sick children do not hesitate to join in the spring celebration with their relatives - Photo: BUI NHI
From 8am, the shady tamarind-lined street at Children’s Hospital 2 began to bustle. The stalls began displaying games, candy, clothes, etc. to attract the children being treated there.
Many parents eagerly took their children on sightseeing tours and participated in games with prizes. The Tet atmosphere gradually permeated every corner of Children’s Hospital 2, leaving smiles on the faces of the sick children and their relatives.
Since 2017, “Spring of Love” has become an indispensable annual program, bringing joy and hope to children being treated at Children’s Hospital 2 during every Tet holiday.
In addition to enjoying the spectacular musical performances, the children also participated in coloring, watching artisans make clay figurines, playing hopscotch, etc. Especially, this year, the children were also given new ao dai and had their photos taken in a space filled with spring colors.
According to Dr. Le Thi Minh Hong – Deputy Director of Children’s Hospital 2, Ho Chi Minh City – every year, the hospital organizes a wide range of recreational activities for pediatric patients. During Tet, the hospital will organize more activities such as music, Tet booths, visiting and giving gifts to children with chronic diseases, taking them out to play, etc.
Ms. Hong said: “In the face of illness, the children’s spirit is very important. Through these activities, the hospital hopes to support the children and their families. When their spirit is cheerful and comfortable, the children will also overcome their illness more easily.”
Some pictures of the program "Spring of Love":
From 8am, many parents took their children to entertainment booths such as ring threading, coloring… – Photo: BUI NHI
Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong (34 years old, living in District 7) and her son are fascinated with the game of choosing black beans and red beans - Photo: BUI NHI
Ms. Vu Thi Huong (53 years old, living in Go Vap) patiently sat choosing beans with her daughter because she loves the fairy tale Tam Cam - Photo: BUI NHI
A child with lymphoma has participated in the “Spring of Love” program at Children’s Hospital 2 for the second year and always enjoys coloring the most – Photo: BUI NHI
Ms. Ngo Thi Thuy Trang (38 years old, living in Binh Duong province) has been fighting illness with her son at Children's Hospital 2 and has participated in the spring festival program here for several years. Ms. Trang said that her son loves drawing so she asked her mother to take him to the first coloring booths. Thanks to the program, her and her son's spirits have also been more excited - Photo: BUI NHI
Ms. Nguyen Thi Binh is one of the volunteers in charge of the coloring booth that is “loved” by many children. According to Ms. Binh, being able to talk to and encourage sick children and their relatives makes her very happy – Photo: BUI NHI
Parents enjoy choosing Tet ao dai for their children and taking instant photos with them – Photo: BUI NHI
Clown Son Hoang diligently makes balloon flowers to give to children - Photo: BUI NHI
The program not only brings joy to sick children but also gives spiritual strength to parents - Photo: BUI NHI
The children's dreams are also the great wishes of their parents and the medical team at Children's Hospital 2 - Photo: BUI NHI
Many fun Tet At Ty programs for children being treated at the hospital
On the same afternoon, Children’s Hospital 2 continued to coordinate with students from the University of Finance and Marketing to organize a light-hearted playground for child patients. The program included activities such as painting, coloring, drawing, etc.
In the near future, the hospital will also organize a flower street competition called “Spring Solidarity – Happy Tet”. Through this, medical staff will join with children and their relatives to decorate the flower street, creating a joyful scene to enjoy during Tet.
In addition, the hospital also supports taking disadvantaged children home to celebrate Tet through the "Zero-cost Bus" program.
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