Talent, Beauty and Humanity - USSH GRALENT 2023: "Spring of Love" journey with Top 16

After many rounds of competition full of excitement and tension, finally, the Top 16 contestants of USSH GRALENT 2023, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, Hanoi, have officially been revealed. In the latest activity of the "Humanities and Talents" contest, the Top 16 and the Organizing Committee went on a memorable volunteer trip to the Vietnam Friendship Village. Originating from the sympathy and sincere sharing of the contestants, with the desire to bring a complete and warm Tet to the children. This activity is not only an opportunity for the Top 16 to share love with the children at the Center, but also an opportunity for them to practice, contribute and mature. At the same time, a vibrant gala performance was organized, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere among the children, welcoming the New Year of the Dragon 2024.
For many contestants, this was the first time they participated in volunteer activities. Along the way, they felt nervous and anxious. Contestant Ha Thu shared, “This is the first time I have participated in activities at the Village. The preparations have been carefully done, but I am still quite worried, afraid that the performance will have errors.” However, that feeling quickly disappeared when she saw the warm and enthusiastic welcome from the children and veterans at the Village.

At the beginning of the series of activities, the contestants visited the veterans, wished them good health and sent them small gifts. Hai Dang said: “Through greetings and sharing with the veterans here, I appreciate even more what we have today, and at the same time I am extremely grateful to the previous generations who fought with all their might for the cause of national liberation.”

Next is the Tet craft activity. Here, the contestants and children together make greeting cards, Tet calendars, zinc flowers,... in addition to coloring pictures filled with Tet atmosphere.

Image of contestant instructing child to fold flowers Candidates and children in the village participate in the activity "Skillful hands for a happy Tet"

Besides, we cannot fail to mention the Gala cultural exchange full of joy and excitement. The top 16 contestants of “Talent, Beauty and Humanity” enthusiastically performed Tet songs with a vibrant but no less cozy atmosphere... At the same time, the children from the Village also performed many singing and dancing performances, creating a lovely and harmonious combination.

Singing performance "Full Tet" by group 2 Image of a veteran giving a poem about Agent Orange

The "Spring of Love" journey of USSH GRALENT 2023, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU has ended, but in the hearts of each candidate, there must still be emotions, understanding, and sharing with the less fortunate who have to suffer the consequences of war. Through the trip, the organizers as well as the candidates not only hope to bring a complete and warm Tet to the children but also to spread humanistic values ​​and compassion to the community.