(Baonghean.vn) -Despite the numerous difficulties and shortages faced by the border commune, the teachers and students of Nhon Mai Primary School (Tuong Duong district) also joined in the joy of the nationwide back-to-school day.
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| Nhon Mai Primary School is located more than 100km from the district center, with extremely difficult transportation. The school is situated on the side of a mountain. From early morning on September 5th, many students from remote villages excitedly walked to school to attend the opening ceremony of the new school year. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Despite her impoverished circumstances, driven by her desire for her daughter to learn to read and write, and to have fun with friends and teachers, Ms. Lo Thi Huong from Nhon Mai village (Nhon Mai commune) had been busily preparing for the new school year for days in advance. (Photo: Dinh Tuan) |
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| On her child's first day of school, despite her busy work schedule, Ms. Vi Thi Tuyet from Nhon Mai village (Nhon Mai commune) still made time to take her child to school. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| On the first day of school, Khmu and Thai mothers in Nhon Mai stopped working in the fields to join in the atmosphere of the new school year. They showed just as much anxiety and excitement as the children. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| The teacher guides the children during the Opening Ceremony. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Nhon Mai Primary School is home to 405 students from four ethnic groups: Mong, Khmu, Thai, and Kinh. The photo shows the opening ceremony of the new school year. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| A cultural performance showcasing the colors of the highlands by the children at the Opening Ceremony of the new school year. Photo: Dinh Tuan. |
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| Students attending the opening ceremony. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| Giving gifts to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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| After the opening ceremony, the children participated in physical games. This is also a way for them to quickly integrate into the school and classroom. Photo: Dinh Tuan |
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