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Gifts

Any suggestions about gifts to send to a family in Vietnam?

15 years ago, October 25th 2008 No: 1 Msg: #52514 Delete Edit

gr8time
gr8time

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My sister has been twice to Vietnam and made friends with a family, she would like to know of what gifts she can send to them that would be greatly appreciated. (they have an 8 yr old son)
earn very little
Maybe dumb question: but any suggestions greatly appreciated Reply to this

15 years ago, November 6th 2008 No: 2 Msg: #53647 Delete Edit

pkeusgen
Peter Keusgen

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When I was living there I found either exotic or personal gifts the best. Something from your own country that isn't widely available or is very expensive in Vietnam. I gave away Australian honey and 6x8 photos of us, which seemed to be greatly appreciated. Reply to this

15 years ago, November 6th 2008 No: 3 Msg: #53662 Delete Edit

deleted_49612
deleted_49612

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Hello Gwenda 😊

I havent been to Vietnam but as a parent I would say that educational toys are always welcome. Educational as in leggo, drawing and painting materials, chalk and chalk boards etc etc etc.

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15 years ago, November 10th 2008 No: 4 Msg: #54160 Delete Edit

deleted_49612
deleted_49612

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I moved this to the Asia forum. Maybe it will receive more replies there. 😊

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15 years ago, November 25th 2008 No: 5 Msg: #55612 Delete Edit

The Mileage Bookie
The Mileage Bookie

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My step family is from Vietnam. Everytime they travel back they bring hygeine products, some educational toys and some specialty food items from the Pacific NW.
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15 years ago, November 26th 2008 No: 6 Msg: #55637 Delete Edit

huongtam
Nguyen Thu Huong

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Hi Gwenda!
Education toys or clothes for child are great ideal.
Vietnamese people like cooking at home to invite guests, they highly appreciate if you can cook some specialty food. ^^ or simply, you visit their home and try to taste some Vietnamese food. Reply to this

15 years ago, January 16th 2009 No: 7 Msg: #60470 Delete Edit

Sharlza
Sharlene Kerr

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Hi Gr8time. If they have an 8yr old son. How about a Boomerang? Reply to this

15 years ago, January 17th 2009 No: 8 Msg: #60521 Delete Edit

gr8time
gr8time

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thanks every1 for your ideas. Reply to this

15 years ago, January 19th 2009 No: 9 Msg: #60737 Delete Edit

david and lorna
DAVID AND LORNA BRACKEN

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absolutely.... soap, lego and kids clothes will all be appreciated..
fair play to you
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