** Day 5 **
Lessons with the Suzhou pupils again! But, it was different that day. It was our last day with the Suzhou pupils, which means we had to really treasure it. :) That day, LOTS of pupils came up to us to ask for our contacts. We were really willing to keep in touch. Then, during lessons, we saw some pictures the teacher took of us, as well as some pictures of the Suzhou students' excursion. After that, we headed to their canteen for lunch. And after lunch, we went to their 'School Hall' to watch and participate in a joint performance. The performance was truly FABULOUS!! There were poem recitals, piano pieces, and even a wushu performance. Amazing, isn't it? Similarly, we also performed. We sang two songs - My Island Home and 小人物的心声, a chinese song - and performed our Cimo Cimo dance. Then, after we exchanged gifts, we left the school. After the performance, we went to Shantang street, the only well-preserved ancient street in the city, to get a sense of the glory and prosperity of Suzhou in ancient times. There, we went shopping (Again) :) and bargained. Thereafter, we proceeded to the BIGGEST Bookshop in Suzhou. In the bookshop, many of us bought Chicken Soup Books. They were really cheap! Mrs Lai bought 11 books! Then, we headed for dinner. And after dinner, we went back to the hotel.