Cultural Center - Global Village Foundation

Le Ly Hayslip and the Global Village Foundation established a cultural center in Da Nang, Vietnam to foster an environment that promotes a sense of community and Vietnamese cultural identity.

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Sister Hai, Le Ly’s mother, Le Ly and VIP’s at Grand Cultural Center at Danang.

Making Mats #03

The colors being used for these mats are related to the month of May in Vietnam which are red, yellow and purple.

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Le Ly, Martha Hertelendy, and VIP's watch performance at the Grand Cultural Center grand opening.

Making Mats #01

Supplies used to make colorful floor mats.

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Mat worker drying the vinyl material to create the floor mats.

Making Mats #02

Mat worker sorting through the vibrant mat colors.

Making Mats #04

Set up for training new workers to make floor mats.

Making Mats #01

Mat workers in the process of making new floor mats.

Bridge Project #04

Worker melting down fiberglass to make bridge material supplies.

Bridge Project #06

Worker in the process of making fiberglass string material for bridge.

Bridge Project #05

Worker weaves fiberglass string through a spindle wheel.

Bridge Project #08

A bridge worker carrying netted material to construct bridge.

Bridge Project #03

Workers use a water buffalo to pull large logs for the bridge.

Bridge Project #12

Workers testing out the constructed wood for how it handles weight.

Bridge Project #11

Worker overlooks completed wooden rails to construct the bridge.

Bridge Project #10

The completed bridge, now people can cross the river safely.

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International volunteers enjoying each other's company while eating breakfast together.

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International volunteers having breakfast together.