JAN 26 3:30 PM (VIETNAM) LATRINE PROJECT CLOSING CEREMONY-HONG HA

On Wednesday I accompanied Khanh and Tam to rural, mountainous Hong Ha, where a Rotary Club project closing ceremony was scheduled. The Rotary had sponsored the building of 65 latrines for residents of this tiny ethnic minority village. There were brief talks by project sponsors and community leaders. Hong Ha is a 1 1/2-hour winding, uphill drive from Hue.

Khanh 2nd from Left, Tam 3rd.

I like Hong Ha, a friendly little village with basic, simple ways. 

 

Laundry Day In Hong Ha

The latrines, to me, are enhanced outhouses. They have a block septic tank underneath and a drain pipe at ground level. There is a pipe protruding from the latrine wall to which a water line can be connected. 

 

Tam, Khanh, and Proud Latrine Owner



This mountainous region of A Luoi, which was the scene of much fighting during the war, is really very beautiful.

 

Following the ceremony and latrine tour, we joined community leaders for a amazing feast of local dishes. They use an ancient traditional method of cooking meat, rice, and more in split bamboo instead of metal pots. 




 They remembered me from the last trip, when we provided school supplies at Hong ha School.

School Supplies-Hong Ha Aug 2022

 I am grateful to Khanh and Tam for inviting me to this rewarding event.







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