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Death to the Capitalists

Another monument proclaiming the victory of communism over evil Capitalism. Not the usual propoganda.
Hey, Where'd all the hustle go? {Darrell}

November 2nd 2007
It turns out that the crazy capital of Vietnam is definitely not a “City that never sleeps”. A small crowd of motos were waiting for the arrival of our 4h30am train, but as we entered in the usually hyper-active Old Quarter, we struggled to recognize the streets. All of the small shops were locked up and the streets were deserted. Not a trace remained of the pavement vendors and motorbikes tha ... read more
Asia » Vietnam » Red River Delta » Hanoi

Vietnamese Flag 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
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