Educational Trip to Songkhla

Reported by Ven. Zhen Yuan
On 15-12-2021, after the final exam for the first semester of the academic year 2021 and after the COVID-19 lockdown in March 2020, we went to Songkhla Beach for our first female students’ educational visit.
With the help of Mr. Khoo Ban Tong, Ms. Aod and Wang Ya Li, the team members set off in two pick-ups from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.
The places they have visited in Songkhla Province are as below:
1. General Prem Tinsulanonda Historical Park Songkhla
2. Wat Leam Pho (Sleeping Buddha Statue)
3. Samila Beach
4. Tang Kuan Hill
5. Songkhla National Museum
6. Songkhla Old Town
7. Songkhla Art Mill
8. City Pillar Shrine (Chinese Temple)

The transportation arrangement was as follows:
Driven by Brother Khoo
1. Ven. Zhen Ti
2. 释行辉/Ven Anh
3. 释中产/Ven Trang
4. 释清欣/Ven Ngan
5. 释普觉/Ven Hong
6. Ms. Wang Ya Li
7. Ms. Samiksha M
8. Ms. Sameeksha K
9. Ven. Le Thi Ngoc
10. Ven. Saksith

Driven by Sister Aod
1. Ven. Dao Ke
2. Miss. Su Mon Aung
3. Miss. Su Mon Kyaw
4. Miss. Hong Mei Yue
5. Miss. She, Thengyuan
6. Ven. Fan Xi
7. Ven. Chen Juan
8. Ms. Ani
9. Dr. Zhu
10. Ven. Silar

The purpose of the trip was to let the students have some exploration to understand the history of the area and gain some real-life knowledge and experience.
The aims were to release stress from being locked down for around eighteen months because of the COVID-19 standard procedures, including distancing and stay-at-home safety.
The students were happy and enjoyed much in their trip. They felt fresh again and had new energy and enjoyment.