Feature: Laos embraces warm atmosphere ahead of National Teacher’s Day-Xinhua
VIENTIANE, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- A warm and celebratory atmosphere is taking hold across Laos as schools, students and families prepare flowers, gifts and activities for Lao National Teacher's Day, a day dedicated to honoring those who devote their lives to shaping the next generation. Across Laos, schools are preparing ceremonies, performances and activities to honor teachers, while students choose flowers and gifts for the people who have taught them, encouraged them and helped shape the paths they are taking. For teachers, seeing those familiar faces return with a flower, a small gift or simply a word of thanks can bring a quiet but overwhelming warmth. For primary school teacher Somvilay, the National Teacher's Day brings the same feelings every year -- warmth, happiness and pride. ...