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)