The happiness of going to school

As schools in Vietnam are preparing to reopen after the summer holiday, Nhan Dan has selected some of the best pictures from the “Beauty of Vietnam” photo contest, depicting the bright faces of schoolchildren from across the country.

* Cycling through the water to arrive in time for school

* A pupil with physical disabilities surrounded by his classmates

* Going to school in the flood season

* The cheerful smiles and gestures of schoolchildren

* A bright new day on the way to school

* Small kids being taught by Buddhist nuns

(Source: NDO)