Teachers take Tet to the hillsVietNamNet Bridge – As people rush around getting ready for Tet, many teachers in the northwestern mountains try to bring the festivities to poor ethnic students in remote areas - for two reasons. - Photo tuoitre.vnAlthough located in a remote and difficult area of Bao Yen District in Lao Cai Province, teachers from Tan Tien Boarding School each year organise a Tet programme to show students how to make chung (sticky rice) cakes. Despite the icy coldness, the teachers crossed springs and roared up slippery slopes to reach remote villages to present Tet gifts. Quan Van Thuong, deputy head of Bao Yen school, said the school divided teachers into many teams so that they could cover the region quickly and efficiently. Teachers also encourage students, particularly those from remote areas, to return to school after Tet, despite the difficulties.

Source: VietNamNet News February 06, 2018 12:11 UTC