A Nigerian volunteer explains the etiquette of his country to another volunteer in Qingdao city, eastern China on Wednesday, May 23 2007. (Photo: bandao.cn)

    BEIJING, May 24 -- A total of 17 foreign volunteers have begun their teaching mission to explain their various national etiquettes and cultural taboos to around 100 residents of Qingdao city in eastern China.

    The local Peninsula Metropolitan News reports that the students are part of a volunteer network that will provide support during the 2008 Olympic Sailing Competition to be held in Qingdao. The 17 foreign volunteers are from eight countries, including Singapore and the Philippines.

    More volunteers, from all over the world, will join them in the latter half of this year, and also participate in the 2008 Olympic Sailing Competition.

    (Source: CRIENGLISH. com)

A Nigerian volunteer explains the etiquette of his country to another volunteer in Qingdao city, eastern China on Wednesday, May 23 2007. (Photo: bandao.cn)