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People's Committee
(Vietnam: Saigon)

March 2003
Vietnam: Saigon: People's Committee

The woman in the foreground on the moped looks like she just robbed a bank. Actually, many Vietnamese women cover up completely when they're outside, because the tropical sun is so strong, and light, untanned skin is considered beautiful.

Also please enjoy the juxtaposition of communist symbology (hammer and sickle) and running-dog imperialist capitalist-roader financial institution (HSBC).


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