Dalat University before 1975

Hòang Lan

từ Nam CaliHoa K

I

Magnificiently build on the vastly high hill,

The portal to the future sent forth its greetings.

Remindful to our soul, the Nang Tinh bell is still;

The Spellman lecture, as always, was a-buzzing.

Binh Minh, Kiem Ai were so dear to my heart,

And Chinh Tri Kinh Doanh, so excitingly new!

Providing our land with graduates most talented and smart.

The "Thu Nhan" motto, how beautiful and ideal!

II

Fleetingly glimpsed on a pine-clad high hill,

The lane to Hoc Su, its gate a friendly waving,

Minh Thanh, Hoa Lac still full of warm memories,

Hoi Huu, Thuong Hien made my heart fluttering.

Melancholy bell tone from Nang Tinh evoked forlorn thoughts,

Profound silence in Thu Nhan stirred up the depth of nostalgỵ

The clever, fine minds offered the land their whole selves,

Forever their dedication shines, so brightly and proudly

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