SHAVONNE CHEN
2301469I TAC20
Vietnam Ho Chi Minh
PHOTO JOURNAL
ACTIVITY ONE: MANGROVE TRIP AND CITY WALK
very long 1km walk to mangroves. It was so hot and tiring, really wondered how the locals could endure this condition
moments before the diaster, literally want to cry to not go in the mangrove because of the weather and muddy conditons
finally, in the mangrove, the farmer and tour guide made the planting process look so easy but when it was our turn it was so much hardship
scouted a cafe that sells Vietnam egg coffee and yummy food. The stall owner was so friendly.
city walk on the streets, had first-hand experience with the locals and culture, and a lot of motorcycle riding next to us as we walk
ACTIVITY TWO: MAISON CHANCE VISIT
Group pictures with the children in their classroom. I miss them they are all so adorable
Playing duck duck goose with them. They ran so fast and agile, it was so tiring to play with them but I enjoyed it. The kids were so friendly and really listened, and interact with us
making a stuffed animal horse myself
ACTIVITY THREE: SHOPPING AT LOCAL MARKETS
buying the famous Vietnam coffee at Ben Thanh Market
my eyes caught on this beautiful dress that I had to buy. The salesperson was so friendly and accommodating. Definitely, one of my favorite cultural experience.
wearing the full costume and stealing my friends straw hat to complete the look
last picture at the market before we leave. I had a lot of fun and learned how barging skills from the locals. The locals there were so friendly
The coffee salesperson offered us seats to try the coffee. We were putting our bargaining skills to the test. we managed to have a 10% discount.
iceberg infographic
visible aspect
1) Action: In Vietnam, the people are very modest and humble. They will always treat others with respect and usually avoid confrontations. For example, when I was buying coffee at the local market I complimented a lady for being so nice for giving us a discount and that she looked very pretty. She was very happy to hear that and gave me a lot of free sweets.
2) Words: People will usually show a smiling or neutral expression as they avoid showing faces to people as it seems rude in public. Their words are always nice. For example, when I was at the local market, the locals tried to make small talk with me by asking where I am from or how old I am. In general, they were very sweet and I had a lot of fun in the conversations.
3) food culture: Vietnam has a wide variety of food such as spring rolls, Pho, and egg coffee. It reflects heavily on their culture.
invisible aspect
1) Community: Vietnam is a very community-based place. They will usually think of the well-being of others such as family and friends.
2) Hospitality: Vietnam people are great hosts. They will always try their best to make their guests comfortable and feel welcome, through simple actions such as putting a smile on their faces or making small talk.
3) Hardworking: Vietnam are very hard worker. They will work or study very hard to achieve good accomplishments.
GLOBAL MINDSET A3 INF0GRAPHIC
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