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August 24, 2008 06:31:49
Posted By Gecko

Photographers Karen and Brian Bayliss shot many photos around the local villages and visited the local primary school during their stay at Gecko Villa, where they mingled with staff and pupils. Some of these photos of the local schoolchildren  near Gecko Villa may be seen here.

They shot numerous photos during their stay, and upon their return to the UK very kindly organized an exhibition of a selection of their photographs, with the funds raised being remitted to Ten & Euang at Gecko Villa, whom they had asked to donate the funds to the local Um Chaan primary school.

In line with local traditions, a ceremony was arranged at the school and attended  by pupils, the head teacher and even  the head of the local municipality. The photograph below shows Ten from Gecko Villa presenting the funds to the school and receiving a plaque of thanks on behalf of Karen and Brian.  

Many of the photographs taken by Brian and Karen were later incorporated by them into a colourful book entitled Isaan Smiles, copies of which were kindly sent to the villa. The children and villagers  photographed were delighted to see themselves featured - never imagining that they could become the subject of such a tome.

Many thanks to Karen and Brian for their generosity and time in launching the exhibition and book, and for their kind donation to the school.

Gecko Villa School donation isaan

 
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