Hundreds of Ho Chi Minh City Students Eagerly Experience Rural Trades

Hundreds of students from secondary schools in the Bà Rịa - Vũng Tàu region eagerly participated in unique learning sessions organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. The "Rural Trades Experience Program" offered hands-on activities, allowing students to engage directly with traditional industries.

At the Phương Hiền Salt Company in Long Điền, students learned about the salt production process, even creating art with salt and tasting products incorporating it. Other activities included crafting with coconut leaves, trying their hand at weaving, and learning about traditional cakes and the bánh tráng (rice paper) making process.

Teachers highlighted that these experiences offer lessons beyond textbooks and social media, allowing students to connect with their heritage through touch and direct engagement. The program aims to instill a love for traditional culture, preserve national identity, and promote rural trades. It also seeks to boost the consumption of local products and encourage young people to consider careers in agriculture and rural development.