For the happiness of children

International Children’s Day (June 1) is a festival for children and is celebrated very widely across Vietnam. The day also gives adults a reminder about taking better care and protection of their children and protecting the world for the future.

Ever since its first observance in Vietnam on June 1, 1950, the International Children Day has always hold a significant place in Vietnamese people and been a long-awaited occasion in the year of many children. (Photo: VNA)

There are many interesting activities for children at the festival. (Photo: VNA)

Over the past 30 years, the Vietnamese Children Fund have carried out numerous surgery programs, bringing back smiles for millions of Vietnamese children born with maxillofacial defects. (Photo: VNA)

This day in Vietnam specially marks the start of summer vacation—the occasion when children truly enjoy as they are free from school and homework. (Photo: VNA)

Ethnic minority children in Moc Chau district, the northern mountainous province of Sơn La. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese kids can take part in numerous outdoor activities on this day. (Photo: VNA)

Children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow - said Jawaharlal Nehru. (Photo: VNA)

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