It is a red flag with 3 elephant heads. Everyone lined up facing the flagpole. The boys on one side, the girls on the other and teachers on a third side. Slowly, the flag was lowered while the students sang the Laos Anthem. After the flag is down, it is folded neatly, signifying that the school day is over.
Some students go home, some stay for extra classes, and others participate in games such as soccer.
As we are standing there taking in all the sights, the young men students fill the soccer field for practice. Many people stop to watch the muscular young men refining their skills running up and down the field and kicking soccer balls. Suddenly, a soccer ball flew passed the goal and over the fence. It rolled to a stop at my feet. I reached down for the ball as the young soccer player came running up to the fence.