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Chuc Mung Ngay Phu Nu Vietnam- Happy Woman’s Day in Vietnam

October 20 is Woman’s Day in Vietnam, so today I would like to say Happy Woman’s Day to the women I know who are from Vietnam. I have had numerous Vietnamese women as my students and have enjoyed helping them with English. I have also enjoyed the opportunities I have had to meet their families and spend time with them. The times I have been invited to their homes to eat some Pho, the times they have given me some egg rolls, and seeing how their children thrive in school because of their moms encouraging them are some of the fond memories I have.

my friend Duyen and her husband- I had some Pho that night

As students women from Vietnam tend to be diligent and motivated to improve. As mothers they give their all to their children. As homemakers they devote themselves to their families. As cooks they make the best egg rolls

Chin in her new kitchen

I have also learned from some of the Vietnamese women who are my friends. I used to meet my friend Thu Huong at the library to study. We would sit in the ELL room and sometimes use the computer. She patiently showed me how to use Power Point and other things.

So out of gratefulness for my many friendships and what they have meant to me I would like to say Chuc Mung Ngay Phu Nu to the women from Vietnam who are my friends. I would also like to REMIND the men from Vietnam to buy your mother, wife, girlfriend, or sister flowers today.   Don’t forget!! lol

October 20, 2011 - Posted by internationalmatt | Cutural Celebrations, Experiences of international friends, International Friendships, Internationals, Vietnamese friends, women's issues