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flyingillini · 2025-04-25T08:36:11-0400

The inhabitants of Miangas Island speak Indonesian, Talaud, and Tagalog. Older generations may also speak Tagalog. Talaud is a Philippine language from the North Sangiric group and is primarily spoken in the Talaud Islands Regency in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

@BMR Genie @quantumleap

BMR Genie · 2025-04-25T08:40:49-0400

quantumleap said:
All just conversational:
Portuguese, French, Spanish, Russian/Ukrainian, Tagalog. Before I visit a country I like to learn conversations in the native language.

flyingillini said:
Wow. Very impressive

Wow! Very impressive indeed. You're smart, QL. Learning one's language is a real challenge, even if you say it's just conversational.

flyingillini · 2025-04-25T08:41:44-0400

Chinese troops have arrived for the parade!!

China's Xi'an Y-20 aircraft arrived in Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City today, transporting 118 Chinese officers and soldiers who will be taking part in the grand military parade for the 50th anniversary of the National Reunification (April 30) alongside Cambodian, and Lao troops as guests.

118 Chinese troops arrive in Việt Nam, preparing for Reunification Day grand parade

Vietnamese military official extended best wishes to the delegation for successful training and a strong performance in the upcoming parade and procession, contributing to the overall success of the commemoration event.

vietnamnews.vn

flyingillini · 2025-04-25T08:44:11-0400

Cashier uniform at a Southeast Asian convenience store.

BMR Genie · 2025-04-25T08:58:46-0400

flyingillini said:
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The inhabitants of Miangas Island speak Indonesian, Talaud, and Tagalog. Older generations may also speak Tagalog. Talaud is a Philippine language from the North Sangiric group and is primarily spoken in the Talaud Islands Regency in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

@BMR Genie @quantumleap

Wow. This is new info for me.

flyingillini · 2025-04-25T09:03:29-0400

BMR Genie said:
Wow. This is new info for me.

Me too

flyingillini · 2025-04-25T09:04:19-0400

I got 4 little ones on the way !
@BMR Genie @DiggityDaggityDo @Tanko @KVB

BMR Genie · 2025-04-25T09:07:55-0400

flyingillini said:
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I got 4 little ones on the way !
@BMR Genie @DiggityDaggityDo @Tanko @KVB

Haha, I didn't know you had already converted to Muslim, Fly.

Tanko · 2025-04-25T09:08:25-0400

flyingillini said:
Chinese troops have arrived for the parade!!

China's Xi'an Y-20 aircraft arrived in Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport in HCM City today, transporting 118 Chinese officers and soldiers who will be taking part in the grand military parade for the 50th anniversary of the National Reunification (April 30) alongside Cambodian, and Lao troops as guests.

118 Chinese troops arrive in Việt Nam, preparing for Reunification Day grand parade

Vietnamese military official extended best wishes to the delegation for successful training and a strong performance in the upcoming parade and procession, contributing to the overall success of the commemoration event.

vietnamnews.vn

Wait a minute. Why would Vietnam invite Chinese troops to this celebration? I know China helped them during the war but wow. Foreign troops on parade for a Vietnam celebration???

Tanko · 2025-04-25T09:09:29-0400

flyingillini said:
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I got 4 little ones on the way !
@BMR Genie @DiggityDaggityDo @Tanko @KVB

Fly trying to be like Elon and make his own little legion of Illini's.

flyingillini · 2025-04-25T09:12:25-0400

flyingillini · 2025-04-25T09:12:47-0400

Tanko said:
Wait a minute. Why would Vietnam invite Chinese troops to this celebration? I know China helped them during the war but wow. Foreign troops on parade for a Vietnam celebration???

Many counties are here for the parade and going to march.

flyingillini · 2025-04-25T09:14:29-0400

Tanko said:
Wait a minute. Why would Vietnam invite Chinese troops to this celebration? I know China helped them during the war but wow. Foreign troops on parade for a Vietnam celebration???

Vietnam is taking over Tankster.

The article from VnExpress reports that many international leaders and delegates, including representatives from the United States, will attend the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification on April 30 in Ho Chi Minh City.

According to Vietnam’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delegations from various countries and international organizations have confirmed their participation in the event.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pham Thu Hang emphasized that the anniversary is an occasion to honor the values of forgiveness, peace, reconciliation, and healing, as well as a spirit of looking toward the future. She also noted that, despite a New York Times report suggesting the U.S. instructed officials to avoid attending the celebration, Vietnam has not confirmed the accuracy of that information.

Notably, the event will feature military forces from Laos, China, and Cambodia in the parade, symbolizing solidarity and friendship between Vietnam and its neighboring countries. The celebration will include parades, fireworks displays, and various other activities.

flyingillini · 2025-04-25T09:16:09-0400

flyingillini · 2025-04-25T09:19:42-0400

This is good. @Tanko

flyingillini · 2025-04-25T09:21:12-0400

Tanko said:
Wait a minute. Why would Vietnam invite Chinese troops to this celebration? I know China helped them during the war but wow. Foreign troops on parade for a Vietnam celebration???

Vietnam has invited the defense ministries of China, Laos, and Cambodia to participate in the 50th anniversary parade of the liberation of the South and national reunification on April 30, 2025. Additionally, representatives from the overseas Vietnamese community, numbering 120 individuals, are scheduled to join the parade in Ho Chi Minh City.