In March, I returned to Ho Chi Minh City—and once again, I was reminded of the constant cacophony and buzz in the streets, the flow and movement of the bikes and motorcycles, the variety of fresh herbs and leaves in street pho and banh mi.

I had a renewed appreciation for how the Vietnamese all focused on one face: Ho Chi Minh, leader and everyone’s “Uncle Ho,” and then the flag with that one iconic yellow star on a red background. Uncle Ho and the yellow star find their ways on hats, magnets and t-shirts all over the city.

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