FIS GRADE 7 EXPEDITION 2018 – HCMC

ABOUT HO CHI MINH CITY , VIETNAM

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A brief history of Ho Chi Minh City…..

Ho Chi Minh City formerly named and still also referred to as Saigon, is the largest city in Vietnam. It was once known as Prey Nokor, an important Khmer seaport prior to annexation by the Vietnamese in the 17th century. The area that the city now occupies was originally swampland, and was inhabited by Khmer people for centuries before the arrival of the Vietnamese. According to Khmer folklore, this part of southern Vietnam was presented to the Vietnamese government as dowry of Vietnamese princess marriage to a Khmer prince, as well as to stop constant invasions and pillaging of Khmer villages.

Today, Ho Chi Minh City, part of the southern Vietnam metropolitan area, is populated by more than 10 million people, making it the most populous metropolitan area in Vietnam. The city’s population is expected to grow to 13.9 million by 2025.

Source: http://www.vietnamonline.com/destination/ho-chi-minh-city.html

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Focus on the understanding of the Global Context of Orientation in Space & Time, through understanding the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations from personal, local and global perspectives.
Utilisation of resources enables relationships to develop between personal, local and global communities
The breakdown of relationships between, communities and nations during conflict may be resolved over time
Individuals develop and utilise resources for survival.
Service & Action allows us to develop an open minded relationship of empathy and respect for the lives of others through visiting Maison Chance