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The quotation is from the beginning of "Nam Quốc Sơn Hà," a famous 10th century poem considered Vietnam's first declaration of independence (from China). Written in classical Chinese, the Vietnamese version quoted here was translated by the great Trần Trọng Kim.

My English:

The Southern rivers and mountains, the Southern king lives
It's clearly stated in Heaven's book
How dare these invaders trespass
They will be smashed to pieces!

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The seller carried her shrimps and fish in the blue plastic basket on the back of her bicycle.



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Live shellfish outside the three-story Hang Loan Restaurant. Inside are large tanks with all sorts of fish. After you pick your fish, they'll cook them your way then bring them to your table.



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In lobby of mini-hotel. Portrait is of owner's deceased parents.



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Parked outside trendy Ocean Coffee.



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