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Statue of General Trần Hưng Đạo erected in Trường Sa islands to protect the Vietnamese sovereignty

Commentary: Vietnamese authorities have now referred to one of the most famous generals in the Vietnamese history to arouse the nationalist and proud sentiments in the Vietnamese people when it comes to defend in the national integrity of Vietnam. Reference to … Continue reading

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Another Vietnamese American War Memorial Dedicated in Wichita, Kansas

For years it had been a battle of where to place the Vietnamese American War Memorial.  Sunday the memorial was dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives and to the Americans who welcomed the South Vietnamese to this country. The … Continue reading

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Văn Miếu Hưng Yên/Temple of Literature

Originally built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, the temple is a shrine to Confucius and his disciples responsible for spreading his teachings. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam or School for the sons of the Nation was established for … Continue reading

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Ancient temple unearthed in central Vietnam

After many days of excavation, an old temple buried in sand in Ky Khang commune, Ky Anh district in the central province of Ha Tinh has been unveiled. Many pottery items are also excavated. The temple is located on Con … Continue reading

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Naypyitaw: a brand-new capital city of Myanmar

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