More than 1.7 million students in Ho Chi Minh City returned to school on Monday after having to switch to remote learning for several weeks as part of COVID-19 prevention and control measures. According to the observations of Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters, students of Tran Van On Middle School in District 1 had to queue up in two lines to have their body temperature measured before entering the school. They then sanitized their hands upon passing the school gate and had to keep their face masks on all the time. Parents take their children to school in District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, March 1, 2021. Photo: Tu Trung / Tuoi Tre Similar procedures were applied at Nguyen Du Middle School, and the flag salute ceremony was organized inside classrooms instead of in the schoolyard. Meanwhile, Hoa Binh Elementary School prepared automatic hand sanitizers at the gate, and all students had their body temperature checked inside classrooms. An automatic … [Read more...] about Over 1.7mn students back to school in Ho Chi Minh City
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Cu Chi Tunnels site seeks UNESCO’s recognition
When people think of the most modern and crowded city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City first comes to mind. The Cu Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the war (Photo courtesy of Cu Chi Tunnels) But the city, the country's largest, also has a great deal of historical value related to the wars of resistance against the French and American aggressors to offer interest to tourists as well as locals. One of the most fascinating destinations is Cu Chi guerrilla warfare tunnels, located about 70km from downtown HCM City. Built by South Vietnamese liberation forces as shelter from US and Sai Gon troops during the war, the site is known over the world, but even many locals have yet to visit the tunnels. Revolutionary spirit First formed in 1948 during the resistance war against the French colonialists, the original network of tunnels was in Tan Phu Trung and Phuoc Vinh An wards. Initially, the tunnels had only short paths and simple … [Read more...] about Cu Chi Tunnels site seeks UNESCO’s recognition
Ta Chi Nhu – the road to conquering the rooftop of Yen Bai province
Beautiful scenery on the road from the centre of Tram Tau district to Mo Chi. The terraced field is one of the "specialties" of this land. Often called the rooftop of Yen Bai province, Ta Chi Nhu is located in Xa Ho commune, Tram Tau district. It is part of the Pu Luong massif of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Slopes passing through the meadows and tea fields. A river amongst the severe slopes The slopes become extremely slippery when it rains. The dwarf forest with its low foliage along the slopes’ paths. A camp site built for visitors by Mong people at an altitude of 2,400 meters above sea level. The camp site is about 2.5km from the peak, this journey being the most beautiful stretch during the journey. Visitors can watch the sea at sunrise and sunset as well as the beautiful landscapes from the “dinosaur spine” and the mighty valleys of Pu Luong mountain massif. The mountain sides are covered with the pink and purple … [Read more...] about Ta Chi Nhu – the road to conquering the rooftop of Yen Bai province
Historic Cu Chi Tunnels site seeks UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition
But the city, the country's largest, also has a great deal of historical value related to the wars of resistance against the French and Americans to offer interest to tourists as well as locals. One of the most fascinating destinations is Cu Chi guerrilla warfare tunnels, located about 70km from downtown HCM City. Built by South Vietnamese liberation forces as shelter from US and Sai Gon troops during the war, the site is known over the world, but even many locals have yet to visit the tunnels. Revolutionary spirit First formed in 1948 during the resistance war against the French colonialists, the original network of tunnels was in Tan Phu Trung and Phuoc Vinh An wards. Initially, the tunnels had only short paths and simple structure that were used to hide documents, weapons and resistance members deep inside the enemy-controlled area. Only during the anti-American war were the tunnels reinforced and widened. Beginning in 1961, when the Party Committee and headquarters … [Read more...] about Historic Cu Chi Tunnels site seeks UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition
HCMC launches “Youth Month 2021” program
After the launching ceremony, young people have joined activities, such as cleaning and disinfecting schools, bus stations, apartments, markets and other public areas; offering trees to residents; environmental cleaning; repainting apartments; helping locals to change citizen identification cards; classifying waste in residential areas; promoting startup activities among young people. They have also implemented works in response to the “building civilized urban and new-style rural areas” program, such as presenting handwashing stations, building children’s playgrounds and eco-friendly toilets in schools. On this occasion, major targets have been launched, including organizing “Journeys to the history and tradition” visiting revolutionary bases of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union in the anti-US resistance war, providing consultancy services to about 10,000 youths, offering job opportunities to at least 5,000 young people, providing social skill training for around 20,000 … [Read more...] about HCMC launches “Youth Month 2021” program