Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: 3,000 elderly people participate in culture and sports exchange

Thursday, October 23, 2008

3,000 elderly people participate in culture and sports exchange

Over 3,000 elderly people nationwide took part in a culture and sports exchange held on October 22 at Hanoi’s Quan Ngua Sports Palace. The programme was co-organised by the Vietnam Association of the Elderly and the Vietnam National Commission for UNESCO.
Photo: VOVAddressing the opening ceremony, Nguyen Tan Trinh, chairman of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly, said the movement to do exercises and take part in sports helps the elderly realise their expectation to live healthily, happily and helpfully for their families, community and society.At the event, audiences will have opportunities to see Tai Chi Fist performances of the elderly people’s clubs in the provinces and cities over the country.The movement to exercise Tai Chi Fist has been developed widely in 43 provinces and cities over the country, drawing nearly 140,000 elderly people.
(Source: VOV)

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
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Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.