About 22.21 million pupils and students in 43,874 schools from kindergarten to higher education levels nationwide started their new academic year on September 5. Photo: VNA 
Children are eager for a new year at school. Photo: VNA 
Preparing for performances. Photo: VNA 
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Some new-comers are still shy at first school day. Photo: VNA 
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A school headmaster delivers a speech welcoming new students at the ceremony. Photo: VNA 
New school year starts with drum beating sound. Photo: VNA 
A performance at the ceremony. Photo: VNA 
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