Parade dragon, Ho Chi Minh City

Dragons are creatures of good fortune. Legend claims that Vietnamese people are the offspring of a mountain spirit and a dragon. In April 2000, Vietnam commemorated the 25th anniversary of the war's end with parades throughout the country.

2000

Vietnam: Journey of the Heart 1985-2000

BANC PIC 2007.056:50

Image

1 photographic print (framed); ca. 24 x 36 inches (unframed)

Color photograph

The Bancroft Library

Caption text by John Balaban
Part of: Vietnam: Journey of the heart
C-print

Originally donated to the South/Southeast Asia Library, and transferred to The Bancroft Library.

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