Canadian youths study local culture

Canadian youths study local culture

BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A group of 25 Canadian youths arrived here
earlier this month for a 115-day program under the Indonesia-
Canada Youth Exchange Program to study the culture and traditions
of West Aceh.

Head of the local educational and cultural office Daeng Malewa
was quoted by Antara as saying here Tuesday the young men and
women were starting to speak the local language. "They are also
trying to join the fasting month of Ramadhan here," he said.

The youths are staying with local families. They also hold
English language lessons for locals and conduct many other
activities. (swe)