Coral Secondary School 6 Days Cultural Immersion Program Vietnam – Sapa & Hanoi

Halong Bay “ where the dragon descends into the sea ” “Legend claims that the islands of Halong Bay were created by a great dragon from the mountains. As it charged towards the coast, its flailing tail gouged out valleys and crevasses. When it finally plunged into the sea, the area filled with water, leaving only the pinnacles visible.” Extracted from UNESCO World Heritage Centre at

Halong Bay “ where the dragon descends into the sea ” HIGHLIGHTS A UNESCO World Heritage Site where students can see the wondrous stalactites and stalagmites of limestone caves. Understand how ecotourism can work in hand in promoting the country’s economic growth Understand the criteria that determine if a region can become a UNESCO site. Appreciating the beauty of the pristine environment and better value the nature we now have. Aligns with the school value of “Care” for the environment.

City Tour – Understanding History HIGHLIGHTS An experience to the Vietnamese culture, heritage and lifestyle. Students will learn about the rich history of the country in the visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to understand how the hardships war heroes like Ho Chi Minh had undergone to unite the country. Aligns with the school value of “Resilience”. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Hoan Kiem Lake

Vietnamese Water Puppet Show HIGHLIGHTS The theme of the skits is about the Vietnamese folklore. It tells of day-to-day living in rural Vietnam and folk tales that are told by grandparents to their grandchildren. Stories of the harvest, of fishing and of festivals are highlighted. Students will learn about the legends and national history that are told through short skits.

Sapa – Lao Cai HIGHLIGHTS  Sapa is located at 1500 meters above sea level in Vietnam's remote northwest mountains.  It is famous for both its rugged scenery and also its rich cultural diversity. Students will understand the culture of the minority tribes, how these people eke a livelihood through agriculture and handicraft making to sell to tourists. These local people put in their best into the cultivation of their farm land so that they have food to feed their families. The efforts put into their simple yet hardworking way of life exemplifies the school value of “Excellence”.

Ma Cha Black Hmong School (Service Learning) HIGHLIGHTS Mac Ha, located 7 km from Sapa town, is the most impoverished area. There are over 1,000 Black Hmong ethnic minority people living in Ma Cha village. Ma Cha School supports about 120 students from age There will be a service-learning activity with Ma Cha School where students will raise funds to buy toiletries and stationery for these children. Aligns with school’s value of “Care” where students learn empathy and to show concern for others.

Vietnam Trip (November 2016) Sign up for this trip and be enchanted with the rich culture and history of Vietnam!