On Thursday, Da Nang’s schools held ceremonies to welcome the 2013 - 2014 new school year with the excitement of thousands of local pupils.

Here are some photos, taken by our reporters, which reflect the joyful atmosphere of the ceremonies at some local schools.

Charming schoolgirls in Ao Dai

A teacher talking with some Year 10 pupils at Le Quy Don Senior High School for Gifted Students

The Principal of Phan Chau Trinh High School, Mr Tran Van Quang, attaching name badges to Year 10 pupils

Some pupils at Hoa Phuoc 2 Primary School visiting teacher Bui Thi Hoai Bac who was the victim of a recent traffic accident in Khanh Hoa Province

Pupils at Son Tra District's Le Do Junior High School

Playing traditional and modern games to learn about the country’s history and culture at Ngu Hanh Son High School