Mong people on the border use lanterns to search for words
(Baonghean.vn) - After working in the fields, many Mong fathers and mothers in the border commune of Na Ngoi (Ky Son) take the opportunity to attend literacy classes with the hope of finding literacy at an old age.
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For over a month now, Na Cang village (Na Ngoi commune - Ky Son) has been bustling with the calls of Mong fathers and mothers calling each other to go to school. This is an literacy class organized by Na Ngoi 2 Primary School for 20 students of the village. Photo: Dao Tho |
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The students in the literacy class all have families and are busy with farming work, so the class is held at night, creating opportunities for many people to learn to read and write. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Teacher Nguyen Thi Dung, who teaches the class, said: Most of the students in the class are illiterate and come from difficult circumstances. There are cases where both husband and wife volunteered to attend the class. The students' spirits are very high because they are eager to learn. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Here, students are taught each stroke by hand by the teacher. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Or detailed instructions on how to calculate. Photo: Dao Tho |
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The high learning spirit of those who work hard on the fields all year round. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Shining a light to find letters with a burning desire. Photo: Dao Tho |
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Although the class has only been held for a month, the students have basically learned how to calculate, read and write. Mr. Nguyen Xuan An - Vice Principal of Na Ngoi 2 Primary School said: "Due to the students' circumstances, the class sometimes lasts until 11 pm, but everyone is very excited. We also regularly visit the families of students with special difficulties to encourage them, so everyone tries to attend class regularly." Photo: Dao Tho |