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Thai Exchange Students
Tairawhiti Polytechnic hosted 34 Thai students of mixed ability in English language ~ part of an English Language Intercultural Exchange Programme. The students, accompanied by 2 tutors, were billeted with families in Gisborne, Whangara & Tolaga Bay. Programmes focused on the spoken language with recreational, cultural & social activities in the afternoon. Students & host families enjoyed an evening of Thai songs and games.
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Barney Tupara, Maori Liason Officer led the students in their "All Black" haka.
Anyarat Chattharakul is 15yrs old & beautiful in her Thai National Costume.
Yupadee Tanareungsak (Bo) is 18 yrs old. Here she dances a "romantic" traditional dance.
Phyllis Stewart of Tolaga Bay with her husband Ian were homestay parents Chi & Flook, two young men from Thailand.
 danced a traditional Thai "welcome dance"
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 danced a traditional Thai "welcome dance"
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 danced a traditional Thai "welcome dance"
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 Mrs Prapit Phakakart (left), Justine Tyerman Co-ordinator & Tutor & Mrs Thaniya Trachuentong
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 Mrs Prapit Phakakart (left), Justine Tyerman Co-ordinator & Tutor & Mrs Thaniya Trachuentong
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 Mrs Prapit Phakakart (left), Justine Tyerman Co-ordinator & Tutor & Mrs Thaniya Trachuentong
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