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PrintHCM City education agency wants to cut expenses on teachers’ day
Update 19/11/2013 - 08:07:37 AM (GMT+7)The HCM City's Department of Education and Training said they would prefer virtual flowers and e-cards over fresh flower and gifts on Vietnamese Teachers' Day on November 20.
The department made this clear in an official document which was recently sent to departments, branches and agencies citywide.
Le Hong Son, Director of the department, said, “On the occasion of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day, we expect to receive the courtesy of many organisations and agencies, we would just like them to come through email.”
According to Son, the request is aimed at showing their affection and the will to cut expenses.
Previously Vietnamese often had the tradition of presenting teachers flowers and other presents they thought teachers would need in their work like pens, notebooks or teaching accessories.
In recent few years though, instead of choosing traditional gifts for teachers, many people spend millions of VND on presents such as luxury cosmetics, bags and high-tech devices.
Several parents admitted to giving money in envelopes with a gift to their children's teachers.
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