was that picture as the same event as:

http://www.mexicanpictures.com/archives/2004/02/reception_line.html

and this:

http://www.mexicanpictures.com/archives/2004/02/ho_chi_min_birt_2.html

?

Please let tell us more about this!

This looks so undeniably asian, yet the dude has completely westernised his fashion. Interesting juxtaposition.

I bet more men in Vietnam wear suits every day than do men in California.

I think that applies to the rest of asia. where do you think western clothes are manufactured :D

There is nothing like a birthday celebration to celebrate the life of family.

I simply cannot get enough of your photos. As a cultural anthropology student and insatiably curious person, your photos raise many questions. I'd love to see them in book form, with accompanying text. For example, in the photo of the scene inside the tent there are items that undoubtedly hold significance in the celebration, including two small chairs with items displayed on the seats.

Your travels and your photographic record are extraordinary.

too cool for school

my attention was caught by the man in a suit, he looks like from the 60s, it's really cool. And the photo? I really like the way children are looking into the camera, with a sign of curiousness and happines. And the guy with the marine cap if I may call it like that in the very right seems to me very kind.

I really enjoy the composition of this foto. The colors are vibrant and everything is well placed, but natural.