In one afternoon, where can you do all these, and for free?!
- Taste different savoury and sweet dishes from around the world... couscous, pork barbecue, various types of noodles, nasi lemak, tiny pannekoek, hot dogs & corn dogs, brownies, crepes, ice cream and jello, takoyaki and sushi, different rice cakes and cup cakes...
- Quench your thirst with coffee, bubble tea, fruit smoothies and soda...
- Try face painting and henna tattoo, have a wacky photo, dress-up in traditional Korean costume, play a traditional game like sungka (Philippines) and other fun games like tug-of-war
International schools typically have an annual international festival. Organized by the parent teacher association, the school grounds become a veritable showcase of the different countries and cultures.
Yesterday, IS Ho Chi Minh City had its international festival for this school year. I helped prepare the Filipino booth in the morning, rushed after lunch to wrap and deep-fry the banana turon (with oil blisters on my hands to boot), and joined the kids and the Pinoy community in our booth.
I didn't have much time to go around, but managed to get a few photos.
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| Philippines. With its flag, the jeepney, native abaniko (fan) and the traditional costume |
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| South Korea |
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| Australia |
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| USA |
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| United Kingdom |
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| India |
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| India - henna tattoo anyone? |
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| Sweden - I dont really get it, but am sure it makes sense to those who know Sweden |
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| Latin America - I don't get this booth as well. I missed the vibrant energy and rich culture of the Latin Americanos |
