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Vietnam2008 480

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Banner for the Beijing Olympics in Saigon

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Title: Vietnam2008 480

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Created: Fri, 06/20/2008 - 9:17am

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chikeller

at 09:24 on June 20th, 2008

This was taken in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam shortly before the torch relay came through. I was very excited and interested in seeing the relay and yet I could find no information about when it would be there. I asked many people and no one could tell me anything. An English language newspaper did site the day but not the time. When it did come through the city, they blocked off the ceremony (which occurred at the Opera House in the heart of the tourist district) area and I was unable to enter. After the ceremony and large group of young 'volunteers' walked out of the baracaded area as if they were in a parade. I have no clue where they were going.