Fund-raising art programme in Hanoi for flood victims
Thursday, 19/09/2024 16:30 (GMT+7)
Fund-raising art programme for people affected by typhoon Yagi in the northern region has taken place in Hanoi to help flood victims overcome difficulties faced after the historic flooding.
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| The art performance (Source: VOV) |
Individuals and collectives donated VND2.850 billion through an art programme was jointly organised by the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) in coordinated with Hanoi Moi newspaper in support of people hit by typhoon Yagi.
The event saw the participants observe a minute of silence in memory of those who died due to typhoon Yagi.
As of 5:30 p.m. on September 15, typhoon Yagi, as well as its following downpours, flooding, and landslides left a total of 292 people dead and 38 missing.
The Ministry of Planning and Investment estimated material losses at about VND40 trillion, the programme expects to help flood victims overcome difficulties faced after the historic flooding.
Some auctions of electric motorbikes and paintings are held as part of efforts to raise funds to support people in areas hit by typhoon Yagi and its accompanying flooding and landslides.
A painting is sold for VND200 million at the auction. All donations will be given to the Central Relief Committee under the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) to promptly deliver to people in flood-affected areas./.
Compiled by BTA