Matthew Perkins

Curator/writer/educator. Current projects: Technological Innovation in the Classroom AR/VR (2019) Video art and remediation - case studies (2019)

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Last photograph. Thank you Laos for such an interesting immersive experience. @MGGS_SouthYarra #MGGSLaos2019

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Happy Birthday Valmai. What an amazing setting. Very memorable.

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Farewell ceremony: music dance, ritual and some emotional reflections on an amazing journey. @MGGS_SouthYarra #MGGSLaos2019

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Pedalling around the heart of Luang Prabang, appreciating Loas’ complex history through French-styled architectural and buddhist temples #MGGSLaos2019

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Big Brother Mouse - a place where Lao locals practice their conversational English, run by volunteers. Great opportunity to contribute to this wonderful community. @MGGS_SouthYarra #MGGSLaos2019

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Walking, culture, play and new friends. @MGGS_SouthYarra #MGGSLaos2019

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What better way to finish a very physical day than a fire by the river listening to some tunes. Very chilled! @MGGS_SouthYarra #MGGSLaos2019

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Big day! Boat ride to remote village (1hr), kayaking (1.5hrs), trek through rice paddies (2hrs return) and a swim at a waterfall eating noodle dish steamed in banana leaf. @MGGS_SouthYarra #MGGSLaos2019

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Early morning market exploring. Sampled some yummy mysterious treats. @MGGS_SouthYarra #MGGSLaos2019

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Day 2 of our service: we split into two group. This group help build a classroom at a local high school while the other group continued working at the primary school. They even slipped in a game of volleyball against students from the school. @MGGS_SouthYarra #MGGSLaos2019

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Day 1 of our service - laying concrete and building classrooms at a local primary school. Hot but satisfying work. @MGGS_SouthYarra #MGGSLaos2019

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5am start for Luang Prabang's alms-giving ceremony in which offerings of sticky rice are made to monks. Magical. @MGGS_SouthYarra #MGGSLaos2019

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Learning about social enterprises: (1) renting buffaloes off villages to make yogurt/cheese ... previously no culture of these diary products. Creates food & income. (2) Training restaurant. Amazing meal prepared/served by students learning the trade. #MGGSLaos2019

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....did I mention the food? Only been here a day and have tried at least ten local dishes. #rice #curry #springrolls #salads #greens #soup #smoothies #icecream #MGGSLaos2019

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Learning about cultural etiquette. @MGGS_SouthYarra Year 9's Laos Social Service. #culturalimmersion #MGGSLaos2019

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Ready_Set_Go! Well from Melbourne Airport anyhow @MGGS_SouthYarra Year 9's Laos Social Service.
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Laos: depart tomorrow! Visa cash ready. Now that’s a currency with variety. @MGGS_SouthYarra Year 9's Laos Social Service. @Prue_Ferguson @megdonnelly3
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Laos: two days to go! Checked luggage: 10kg. Carry-on: 3.8kg. Passport: lost once found once. @MGGS_SouthYarra Year 9's Laos Social Service. @Prue_Ferguson @megdonnelly3
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Laos: three sleeps to go. Google Earth VR video of Nong Khiaw through VIVE headset. #pretripresearch @MGGS_SouthYarra Year 9's Laos Social Service. @Prue_Ferguson @megdonnelly3
#MGGSLaos2019

[Matthew Perkins @MatthewPerkin14]

Laos: five sleeps to go. Google Earth VR video of Luang Prabang through VIVE headset. #pretripresearch @MGGS_SouthYarra Year 9's Laos Social Service. @Prue_Ferguson @megdonnelly3
#MGGSLaos2019