No words are needed with these pictures. The faces and artwork say it all.
In the summers I spend time with my good friends in Phat Diem, Vietnam, a small country village with a world famous cathedral. Here are some of my musings. If you would like to correspond, please email me: garymeegan@gmail.com.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Children's Art Class...Day 1, Part 1
At 4:00, we all went to see the music students in Room 7 for their art lesson. The anticipation as we handed out the paper, paints, and crayons was palpable. But even though they were excited, each student stayed quietly in their seat, showing respect to the "older brothers." Then it was an hour of tremendous concentration, decisions, and fun. Tomorrow another new set of children to make art with.
No words are needed with these pictures. The faces and artwork say it all.
No words are needed with these pictures. The faces and artwork say it all.
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As you can imagine, anniversaries are just as important here in Vietnam as they are in the States. As it was Bishop Joseph's 23rd annive...
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Within a few hours from Phat Diem is Cu Phuong National Park. It was formed in 1962 by Ho Chi Minh. Consisting of two whole mountain ranges,...
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At 4:00 later on Sunday, another mass was celebrated at the cathedral. We went and relaxed outside because at the end there was a huge pro...