Bach Long Vi island district get aid prior to Lunar New Year

The High Command of the Vietnam Coast Guard Region 1 organises “Zero dong” market to assist local residents on the occasion of Tet (Lunar New Year). (Photo: VNA)

Hai Phong (VNA) – The High Command of the Vietnam Coast Guard Region 1 has organised several activities to the tune of 200 million VND (8,800 USD) to support local residents in Bach Long Vi island district on the occasion of Tet (Lunar New Year).

They include visiting units of armed forces in the district, offering gifts worth 1 million VND each to policy beneficiary families and outstanding students with difficult circumstances.

A "Zero dong" market was also held to assist residents on the occasion of Tet. The total fund for the activities is nearly 200 million VND.

The above-mentioned activities have practical significance, bringing the warm affection of the mainland to the local people on the threshold of the new year, as well as helping them protect the country’s sovereignty over seas and islands./.