First day of school = Really big deal!

(For some reason the pictures won't load, sorry!) Parents bring children to school dressed to impress. Everyone brings flowers for the teachers. The school director gives a speech. Representatives from the local government speak. The national anthem is played. Bells with big ribbons tied to them are rung as the first graders march around the yard. There are so many people standing around just to watch the procession!
For added insight to the event, here the first line of the school director’s speech: “We are here to terminate the vacation.” Ouch.