US Ambassador to Vietnam visits centre for disabled children in Hanoi
Thursday, 13:33, 05/09/2019
VOV.VN -Daniel Kritenbrink, the United States Ambassador to Vietnam, paid a visit to Sao Mai, also known as Morning Star, care centre for disadvantaged youths, in Thanh Xuan district of Hanoi on September 4 to mark the upcoming Mid-Autumn festival.
During the event Ambassador Kritenbrink praised the efforts of the centre’s staff in caring for over 200 children who suffer from autism and other disabilities. |
The American Ambassador showed his delight at watching a performance from the centre’s children. |
The US diplomat interacts with a young boy following the entertaining performance. |
Ambassador Kritenbrink noted that the nation’s lion dance is reminiscent of the Halloween festival in the US. |
The special guest even dons a mask and goes on stage to join in with the dance troupe. |
Following the show the US Ambassador learnt how to make mooncake. |
He also stay to make toys with the children from the Sao Mai centre. |
To mark the occasion, the American Ambassador present rehabilitation equipment to the centre. |