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Hue Tet 2019 program kicks off

HNN.VN - This activity was held by the departments and unions under Hue Party Committee at Hue Cultural Museum on the afternoon of January 26 on the occasion of 89th year anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam and welcoming Tet Ky Hoi (Ky Hoi Lunar New Year) 2019.

Banh sam and banh dua – the Imperial cakes"The Beauty of Spring" of Hue TaSecretary of the Provincial Party Committee visits and presents gifts to employees and workersTet cakes and jams to be displayed at Hue Cultural Museum

The team from An Tay ward wrap and cook Banh Tet (glutinous rice cake)

Taking place in two days, from January 26 to 27, Hue Tet 2019 program includes cultural activities to welcome the traditional Tet of the nation such as the banh Chung, banh Tet making contest, dried candied fruits processing contest, traditional folk games and displaying some Hue traditional crafts; music program and traditional clothing fashion show, etc.

Thanh Tien paper flower also attends Hue Tet 2019 program

The products will be given to poor households and centers for raising and caring disadvantaged children in the area of Hue city. This is the second year that this program takes place in the area of Hue city so it attracts the enthusiastic participation and cheers of the city’s people.

Story, photos: Thanh Huong

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