Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Vietnam needs 300 years to be free from unexploded bombs, mines

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Vietnam needs 300 years to be free from unexploded bombs, mines | Look At Vietnam

International and domestic delegates gathered on November 19 in Quang Tri to find ways of minimising accidents caused by post-war bombs and landmines in central provinces.

LookAtVietnam - International and domestic delegates gathered on November 19 in central Quang Tri Province to find ways of minimising accidents caused by post-war bombs and landmines and boosting clearance activities in central provinces.

Speaking at the seminar, Deputy Minister of Labours, Invalid and Social Affairs (MoLISA) Bui Hong Linh said bombs and landmines were a continual threat to people’s lives, contaminating water sources and causing deaths or serious injuries to those who live in contaminated areas.

“Most victims are young men who used to be the main family bread-winners, but have now become a burden of their families, so more action plans are needed to be implemented to assure people’s safety,” Linh said.

Viet Nam Bomb and Mine Clearance Action Centre director Nguyen Trong Canh said Viet Nam had spent hundreds of millions of dong for its activities; however, the number of unexploded UXO remained huge and the clear-up requires large amounts of time and effort.

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.