Reality Show Raises Funds for The Poor

Dau An Tinh Nguoi (Hallmark of Humanity), a reality television show, will be broadcast live on VTV9 television channel on January 19 to raise funds for the poor. The event to be held at Hoa Binh Theatre in HCM City will raise funds from ticket sales and sponsorships. Proceeds will be used to hand out 4,500 gifts to the poor on the occasion of the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday. The event also aims to honor individuals, companies and organizations dedicated to charity programs organized by the Vietnam Red Cross. Famous singers performing at the show include Van Khanh, Quang Dung, Nguyen Phi Hung, Le Cat Trong Ly and Thanh Ha-Thanh Hang. The show, organised by the Vietnam Red Cross in coordination with Vietnam Television and Kien Vang Telecast Co., Ltd, is expected to attract nearly 2,000 people. (Vietnam News Jan 16)