A handicapped Vietnamese man has spent the last 10 years teaching other disadvantaged children art and music at a center for the disabled so as to improve their conditions and help them recognize the most basic objects around them. Truong Tan Dung, 37, is currently a teacher at a center for Agent Orange-infected and disadvantaged children in the central city of Da Nang. At the center, he is not only the teacher of a class with 15 most serious cases of the facility, but he is also in charge of maintaining and managing its equipment and computers. Crippled teacher of the disabled At the age of three, Dung suffered from polio causing paralysis in his lower body and sensory paralysis in both of his arms. The misfortune of his childhood continued as his mother soon passed away and his father left, so the disabled boy grew up with his grandmother. As Dung showed his painting talent quite early in his life, he was able to support himself through adolescence by selling … [Read more...] about In their shoes: Crippled Vietnamese teacher devotes life to disabled children
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Thailand: Phuket, Isan listed among World’s Greatest Places for 2023
Sunset at Phuket’s famous Windmill Viewpoint.(Photo: The Phuket News) Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Phuket and the northeastern provinces of Thailand (Isan) have been included on the TIME magazine’s list of “The World’s Greatest Places of 2023”. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), the list, which showcases 50 extraordinary destinations to explore, describes Phuket as one of Thailand ’s most visited places and is known for its famed beaches. Phuket has increased its family appeal with the grand opening of Carnival Magic, a culturally-focused theme park last September. The island province is also drawing more visitors to its uncrowded countryside with an impressive landscape of modern luxury lodges. The TIME list mentions Isan for the region’s diverse and delicious culinary options. It also mentions that those who venture to this off-the-beaten-path region of Thailand teeming with rice fields are rewarded with national parks, temple ruins, and Michelin-recommended … [Read more...] about Thailand: Phuket, Isan listed among World’s Greatest Places for 2023
Muong Thanh captures New Year’s splendour in the northwest
The Muong people gather in March to celebrate Muong Thanh New Year, the group's own customary celebration. This one-of-a-kind programme begins with a variety of entertaining and thrilling activities that are set to the traditional rhythms of this northwestern celebration. It will highlight numerous profound messages to promote the beauty of Vietnam. Muong Thanh Dien Chau staff It alludes to the cultural splendour of Muong Thanh New Year, which draws inspiration from traditional games and the distinctive cuisine of the Thai ethnic minority in Dien Bien province. There are boys and girls adorned in the traditional clothes of the Mong and Thai people, and they become intoxicated by the melody of the trumpet and flute during the Xoe Thai and stall dances. Outdoor activities in Muong Thanh Hue Under the theme Tet Muong Thanh: Awakening Springtime to the Northwest, Muong Thanh hopes to offer guests a glimpse of the region in transition from spring to summer. … [Read more...] about Muong Thanh captures New Year’s splendour in the northwest