Interdisciplinary project report with recycled fashion show

The costumes, meticulously crafted from pieces of paper and newspaper, impressed parents and fellow students at the interdisciplinary project presentation (mathematics, literature, history, geography, biology, chemistry, and foreign languages) by the 11th-grade students. - Photo: MY DUNG

At the interdisciplinary project presentation "The Mark of the Flying Dragon," as soon as the fashion show segment began, the grounds of Le Quy Don High School erupted with cheers and applause from students, parents, and teachers.

Anh Thư, a 12th-grade student at the school, said:

"I found the outfits they created incredibly beautiful, even though they used recycled materials. They had such great charisma while modeling, and I felt completely captivated, like I was watching a fashion show on a professional stage."

Inspired by the image of dragon scales and the landscapes of Ha Long Bay, the students skillfully combined recycled materials to create a long, flowing mermaid-style dress - Photo: MY DUNG

The dress is inspired by the powerful and majestic imagery of the cultural heritage of Hanoi and Quang Ninh provinces and uses environmentally friendly materials - Photo: MY DUNG

The students used many familiar materials from the Red River Delta region such as bamboo and sedge, combined with other eco-friendly materials like paper and the diverse landscapes of Northern Vietnam to create a fashion product with a strong performance feel - Photo: MY DUNG

Mr. Nguyen Viet Dang Du, head of the history department at Le Quy Don High School, commented that besides the unique fashion designs the students presented, he was also impressed by the insightful videos they created. "These are films with valuable learning material," Mr. Du remarked.

On top is a bamboo tray that the students skillfully transformed into a traditional Vietnamese conical hat, while wearing an outfit made from recycled paper - Photo: MY DUNG

Students repurpose discarded items like styrofoam boxes and cardboard containers to create Quan Ho folk costumes with stylized details, even incorporating a model of Thang Long Imperial Citadel - Photo: MY DUNG

A female general's costume depicts her holding a dragon-shaped scepter made of bamboo, reeds, and paper, and carrying the entire Thang Long Imperial Citadel on her shoulder - Photo: MY DUNG

The students' dresses are made primarily from paper, pleated and decorated with colorful graphics by the students themselves - Photo: MY DUNG

With their everyday straw mats, usually used for lunchtime naps, partially damaged, the students transformed them into impressive fashion creations for their presentation themed "The Mark of the Flying Dragon" - Photo: MY DUNG

Ms. Bui Minh Tam, principal of Le Quy Don High School in Ho Chi Minh City, said that the environmentally friendly recycled fashion show by 11th-grade students of Le Quy Don High School took place during the presentation ceremony of an interdisciplinary project in mathematics, literature, chemistry, biology, geography, history, and foreign languages ​​called "The Mark of the Flying Dragon".

These products are inspired by learning activities about the Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Quang Ninh region during a few days' trip to Northern Vietnam and exploring the cultural heritage of this area.

Therefore, in addition to showcasing the costumes, participating classes must choose their own music, direct, and create a video presentation about the costumes related to the aforementioned region and the issues being addressed in the "Flying Dragon's Mark" learning project.

The fashion show is one of 500 products in the project.

The "Flying Dragon's Mark" project at Le Quy Don High School began with students visiting Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Quang Ninh, after which they created products based on clues to find the dragon's mark.

The project involved 1,000 students, 50 teachers providing guidance, and produced 500 products.

This is the first interdisciplinary project between natural sciences and social sciences. Fashion products and student fashion shows are among the products of the project.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/bao-cao-du-an-lien-mon-hoc-bang-man-trinh-dien-thoi-trang-tai-che-20240324115616049.htm