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The streets are full of these little eateries, serving pho, spring rolls, pancakes, and other local specialties. The customers sit on the small stools.
From: Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi
The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... [read more]
The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... [read more] Blog: Dead Man Day
Date: July 12th 2008
Ho Chi Minh that is. Today we went to the Masoleum, where Ho Chi Minh's embalmed body is kept on view to the public. Wow! Later we took a side alley and encountered what appeared to be a Vietnamese wake. There was a small coffin under a tent, with an altar, a photo and offerings. The tent had an official looking permit on it and it looked as if the body would be on view for 5 days. Let's hop ... read more
Date: July 12th 2008
Ho Chi Minh that is. Today we went to the Masoleum, where Ho Chi Minh's embalmed body is kept on view to the public. Wow! Later we took a side alley and encountered what appeared to be a Vietnamese wake. There was a small coffin under a tent, with an altar, a photo and offerings. The tent had an official looking permit on it and it looked as if the body would be on view for 5 days. Let's hop ... read more
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