Quang Ngai people wrap banh chung to support flooded areas in Gia Lai and Dak Lak.

Clip: Quang Ngai people wrap banh chung to support flood victims in Gia Lai and Dak Lak . By: NGUYEN TRANG

Since early morning, people have brought bundles of banana leaves, sticky rice, green beans, etc. Some contributed labor, some contributed money, everyone hoped that the banh chung and banh tet would reach the flood victims in time.

Quang Ngai people join hands to wrap banh chung and banh tet to support people in flooded areas. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

bánh chưng — Preparing dong leaves, sticky rice, and mung beans to wrap cakes to support flood victims. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

Ms. Le Thi Hong Nghi (67 years old, Cam Thanh ward) shared: "Through the media, I saw people in Gia Lai and Dak Lak had to climb on the roof to call for help because the water was flooded everywhere, I felt so sorry. I wrapped a cake and sent it to them at this time, hoping that people would feel warm and overcome the difficulties."

Upfoto_GRlthyPvZP9Y1vK4q1b6zxl7Dyxa7o7Y8srz5GbDqwphK.jpg — Hands wrapping each banh chung and banh tet, conveying the affection of Quang Ngai people. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

bánh chưng (15).jpg — A little bit of kindness from Quang Ngai people. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

Upfoto_wbRQa0JrjljtYLsLeYIyiqSAyrQ2aW6gk4dBZJ2nc2LiA.jpg — Ms. Le Thi Hong Nghi (67 years old) meticulously wraps the first batches of cakes. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

bánh chưng (18).jpg — Sticky rice and green bean cake. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

Mrs. Pham Thi Tuoi (80 years old) is still nimble and agile in folding leaves and wrapping each banh tet. She said: “As long as I am healthy, I will continue to work. I wrap the cakes to share with my fellow countrymen in difficult times.”

Not only the elderly, many young people also took the time to help. Ms. Tran Thi Thuy, Cam Thanh ward, said: "Although I am busy with work, I feel the need to contribute a little effort. Each cake brought is a word of encouragement, hoping that the people in the flood area will have less hardship."

bánh chưng (16).jpg — The wrapped banh chung and banh tet are ready to be put into the pot to cook. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

People started to cook cakes to send to relief vehicles in time. Photo: NGUYEN TRANG

With more than 100kg of sticky rice and 50kg of mung beans, people wrapped more than 1,000 banh chung and banh tet. When the pots of banh chung were lit, everyone felt the warmth of sharing spreading amidst the days of floods that are causing many losses in the South Central region.