sentence: Many streets bear the names of epic heroes.
sentences_before: It was invaded by the French in 1859. Saigon it was the capital of French Indochina and became an important city in French colonial trade. The tradition of naming places in Vietnam after great people is very common.
sentences_after: Hai Ba Trung street is named after heroic sisters.
concept_name: street
headings: Ho Chi Minh City History
categories: Cities in Vietnam