Foto’s Blog: Clowning around in Vietnam
NEW Phodographer Monica Keyes in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Sept. 2010
Monica volunteering with Humanitarian Travels says “I work in the field of international education and this was my first DMW experience. One of my favorite “foto”graphs was this one of Phuong, who lived in the orphanage known as The Children of the Dragon. Phuong was the first child who greeted me upon arriving at the home – He stepped right in and began helping us carry and organize supplies we had brought and then he took on the role of being my right-hand-photo-printing man, directing the other children where to go and handing out their photos once they were printed. I left him with this picture of his own as well as my red clown nose to help continue to spread cheer among the other children. Though what he left me with – the inspiration from encountering such a strong, resilient boy who has nothing but a spirit of benevolence and leadership – was far more valuable.”
This was also my first clowning adventure. I didn’t know what to expect when we visited various hospitals, orphanages & AIDS children. Yes, it was an eye opener but from the standpoint of how happy the children could be under these circumstances. We saw so many smiling, joyful faces.
The Dog Meets World was the icing on the cake! What a unique experience we were able to share with these children of Ho Chi Minh City. Thank you for introducing us to this special global diplomacy via a cuddly dog & photos.
belle photo chez nous cette semaine c etait hallowens il faut bien que les enfants s amusent a ce que je vois il n y a pas que les petits qui s amusent chez toi bon courage
Hi Dear Lee, Could you please send me this picture ?…