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ON THE 25th ANNIVERSARY of the US withdrawal from Vietnam, American Radio Works invited the public to describe how the war continued to affect their lives and memories. Vets and their loved ones, Vietnamese immigrants, antiwar protesters, and many others responded. Here are their stories, testaments to the enduring impact of events that remain strong in the hearts and minds of many.

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Life and growing up are a never-ending journey. Wisdom and knowledge are gained through observation, personal experience, and the shared experience of others. Principles and Values that are consistent between personal and professional life enable people to thrive. Human beings who strike a balance in maintaining the body, mind and spirit will experience the most satisfaction.

This important Buddhist holy day celebrates the occasion when 1250 of the Lord Buddha's disciples spontaneously gathered to hear him preach. Ceremonies take place during the day at temples throughout the country, while at night, triple candlelight processions are staged around monastery chapels.

13th day of February 2009

An incredible water-throwing festival takes place in LAOS to celebrate the New Year. Songkran, as it is known, consists of three days of parades, beauty contests, traditional meals and colourful costumes. It's also a carnival time in which the drenching of passers-by with water from buckets, pitchers, water-guns and balloons is not only allowed but almost obligatory.

16th day of April 2009

Visakha Puja Day is one of the greatest religious holidays which falls on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the 6th lunar month. The significant celebration is held to commemorate the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death (Parinibbana)

12th day of May 2009

"PHANSA" is the Buddhist rainy season. The rain retreat or Buddhist Lent is marked by two major religious events : one for the entering of the rainy season called "WAN KHAO PHANSA" and for the exit of the rainy season called "WAN OK PHANSA"

(Kao) 10th day of July 2009 (Ark) 07th day of October 2009