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Beautiful customs

TQO - The custom of celebrating the longevity of the elderly does not know how long ago it existed, but now it has become a beautiful cultural feature, expressing the moral principles of "When drinking water, remember the source" and "Respect the old and love the young" of Vietnamese people. In all times, Longevity is the most precious thing in human life, people who live long are people with great blessings.

"Love the old, let the old age give you" - celebrating longevity has become a custom containing many good meanings. This is an opportunity to show filial piety, gratitude, respect, and concern for grandparents, parents, and grandparents, helping the elderly feel happier when their children and grandchildren are together and successful, encouraging them to live happily. live a healthy, useful life; is an opportunity to educate the younger generation about family traditions and the example of the elderly, so that each person can continue to strive in studying and working, and pay more attention to caring for and serving the elderly. year old. This is also an opportunity for neighbors to come and wish them a happy life, creating closer bonds between village and city in the community.

This spring, all localities organize longevity celebrations for people aged 70 and older and celebrate their lives once every 5 years. The ceremony was held solemnly and thoughtfully at the village cultural house and residential group with cultural programs and expressions of gratitude from children and grandchildren for the birth and upbringing of their grandparents and parents; Giving flowers and happy birthday to the elderly. The elderly people celebrating their longevity were excited to receive encouragement, practical and timely care.

Tet is the time when children and grandchildren living far away return home to reunite. Many families celebrate the longevity of grandparents and parents at the beginning of the new spring. Children and grandchildren gather around their grandparents and parents, wishing them a peaceful and happy new year, wishing them a long life of a hundred years.

There is an ancient saying: "Having an elderly person in the family is like a treasure." Being able to take care of elderly parents is a great blessing for children. In the policies and guidelines of our Party and State, we always consider the elderly as truly "the precious capital of the nation, an important force of the country, and the pillars of the Vietnamese family and society". The custom of celebrating the lives of the elderly has become a beauty, demonstrating the whole society's care for the elderly and respect for grandparents and parents in each family.

Duc Anh

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