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the 22nd seagames are coming to vietnam. you don't know what the seagames are? let me explain.

the seagames are the south east asian games. this is somewhat like the developing nation's olympics. the games are being held in vietnam and people are incredibly excited. many people wear shirts with the logo. the logo is a large bull with a yellow belt holding both hands in the air. he is celebrating. he is grinning. he is the winner.

the games won't be held until december. there is a large sign in long xuyen that welcomes the seagames even though we won't be any part of it.

every night we watch the news. the newscaster always talks about the seagames. normally we watch ping-pong highlights or maybe badminton. sometimes it's football. the seagames are wonderful.

the seagames actually has an official song. i have tried to sing it in karaokee with little success. you hear it in coffee shops all over the country and we are proud to off all of our viewers a translation of the song. please, sit back and enjoy.

for the world of tomorrow:

hand in hand for happiness of amnkind we walk together

eastern sunshine up seagames vietnam isa expecting for a long time

eager hearts get deep in emotional for the victory

from your eyes i have my hope the dream i share with you

best that now we try for the future is in our hands

all together gloriously ha noi with seagames

tomorrow we believe in let's sing out our song

this moment we keep in mind for the world of tomorrow.