US$61.6 million spent to help disadvantaged people enjoy Tet
VOV.VN - Social policy beneficiaries, including disadvantaged and poor adults and children, have enjoyed a happy Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), heard a meeting on February 22 hosted by Ho Chi Minh municipal People’s Committee.
A total of US$61.6 million was spent to support less fortunate citizens enjoy the festive season, according to the Committee’s Chairman Nguyen Thanh Phong.
"The city launched a string of activities to make sure that the lunar New Year festival was joyful and safe. This is partly attributed to the National Assembly’s newly issued Resolution 54 which sets out customized policies for HCM City’s development", he said.
Practical programs were held for people from all social strata to welcome Tet. There are also numerous spring flower festivals and marketplaces for locals to enjoy on Tet celebration.