The souvenir painting in Calinog Elementary School depicts a traditional riverside village scene from South Vietnam, featuring nipa houses, boats, and people engaged in daily activities. The painting, gifted as a token by a group of visiting South Vietnamese educators, was painted using lacquer on wood. Lacquer painting, sơn mài in Vietnamese, is a technique known for its durable, glossy finish. The painting symbolizes the cultural exchange between Vietnam and the school community, a strengthening of bonds between the two communities, and has become an integral part of the school’s history. Despite physical issues like fading and a tear, the ...