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I was surprised to see those things (on the right) while in Bac Lieu.

Left column: Saigon

Bac Lieu citysquare

Seeing this political square in the administrative centre of Bac Lieu city, I had a few thoughts about planning new squares and generally public space in the Southern provinces of Vietnam:

• It's very hot, very sunny and rainy here. Would a vast empty and un-sheltered space attractive and useful for daily life?
• If yes, would it serve as a playground (like in one the photos below), which is not really its original purposed function ?
• Go back further: is a political square more important than a park with a lot of trees here? Who truly enjoy the space?