Traditions

Education or entertainment?

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September 26th 2012
Work so far - Peter Before even starting to work in a school it was clear that this was not going to be like my usual classes. On my arrival to Hai Phong Nadine and I were asked to attend an opening ceremony of the new school year in the High school. Instead of a boring speech the ceremony was filled with songs and dances from the students, presentations of flowers to all t ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hai Phong

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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more