Vietnam In One Photo

Vietnam In One Photo

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June 2nd 2010
We (Mouang and I) think this image captures everything we think of Vietnam so far. This photo is of a Vietnamese couple fishing for shrimp in Hoi An. They are paddling sideways to pull the net that is attached to the other side. The Vietnamese people work so hard everyday while still keeping a smile on their faces. It is more than a 100 degrees and this couple is exposed to the sun while paddling ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » South Central Coast » Quảng Nam » Hoi An

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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