Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) arrives for the children of Nu Village.

For the people of Lang Nu village, especially the children, this year's Lunar New Year holds a different meaning. This is the first New Year after Typhoon No. 3, which left the entire village in devastating losses. To alleviate the pain, the teachers at the new school in the Lang Nu resettlement area organized activities to celebrate the Year of the Snake, where not only the children but also their parents participated, creating a warm atmosphere filled with laughter.

Preschool students at Lang Nu village school (Phuc Khanh commune, Bao Yen district, Lao Cai province) participate in a spring festival cultural performance.

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"All schools in the area were affected after Typhoon No. 3. Among them, the school in Lang Nu village suffered the most severe damage in terms of both people and property. Therefore, we wanted to give the children and their families a small encouragement to boost their spirits before the Tet holiday. The students were all very happy to celebrate Tet at their new school, especially excited to participate with the teachers in decorating and preparing for the spring festivities," shared Ms. Nguyen Phuong Nga, Principal of Phuc Khanh No. 1 Kindergarten.

Many activities such as tug-of-war, sack racing, cultural performances, and especially the hands-on experience of pounding sticky rice cakes - a traditional custom of the Tay people - provide opportunities to bond children with their parents, bringing joy in the upcoming spring days.

Parents and students from Lang Nu village preschool experience making sticky rice cakes.

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"My child was very excited to come to school to participate in today's program. I also felt happy to join the students here. I hope the school will organize more similar activities for the children," said Ms. Luong Thi Khoai, a parent of a student at the Lang Nu village preschool.

Many parents enjoyed taking pictures of their children participating in the activity.

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Just a few months ago, Lang Nu village was the epicenter of a historic flash flood. 158 people lost their homes, and 56 died. The area was almost completely wiped out. But now, in the new resettlement area , life is gradually reviving, and the children are the clearest evidence of the resilience and fortitude of the people here.

This Tet holiday, the laughter of children in Nu Village not only heralds a new spring but also symbolizes hope and a brighter future for a land once steeped in suffering.