Minh Collection (#2)

The Municipal Theatre - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam Date: circa 1910s

Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam - Municipal Theatre Date: circa 1904

Vietnamese Officials at Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
Indigenous Vietnamese Officials at Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Date: circa 1910s

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Former Palace of the Governor
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (then Saigon) - Former Palace of the (French Colonial) Governor General, now the Independence Palace. Date: circa 1910s

Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam - Chinatown / Cholon - Roast Duck
Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam - Chinatown / Cholon - selling Roast Duck. Date: circa 1910s

Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam - Clocktower of Cathedral built
St. Francois Xavier Church in Cholon Chinatown, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam under construction - encased in bamboo scaffolding. Date: 1908

The Rotating Bridge at the Belgian Quay, Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. Date: circa 1910s

Annamite Actor - Saigon, Vietnam
Annamite Actor - Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. Annam was the term used to describe Vietnam used prior to 1945. Date: circa 1908

Saigon, Vietnam - A Chetty
An Indian Chetty merchant (or Chettiar) in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. Chetty is a title used by various mercantile castes in South India especially in Tamil Nadu

Sellers of Chinese Soup - Saigon, Vietnam Date: circa 1940s

Picture No. 10861520
Apartment block in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam Date:

Itinerant Soup seller - Vietnam
Itinerant Soup street vendor - Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) Vietnam Date: circa 1910s

Ancient Water Tower at Saigon, Vietnam
Ancient (looks more like French Colonial architecture to me!) Water Tower at Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam Date: circa 1910

Cholon, Vietnam - Confectionary seller
A street sweet seller - selling his wares at Cholon, the Chinese district of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Date: circa 1920s

The arrival of the Governor General - Saigon
The arrival of the Governor General at Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) in the Steamship Ernest Simons. Everyone (who is anyone) is gathered on the harbour to greet him. Date: circa 1910

Saigon, Vietnam - Chinese Grocers Shop circa 1910s

Town Hall Saigon - Indochina
The Town Hall - Saigon. During the French Colonisation period, most of the French settlers in Indochina were concentrated in Cochinchina (southern third of Vietnam whose principal city was Saigon)

Tomb complex of Binh Thanh, Saigon
Siagon (now Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam - Tombs of the Mandarins at the Tomb complex of Binh Thanh. A postcard sent by a French Colonial soldier stationed in Guadaloupe to another French soldier

Cholon - Vietnam - Market Stalls
Cholon, a Chinese-influenced district of Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon), Vietnam - Market Stalls. Date: circa 1910s

French warship at Saigon
La Triomphante - an old French warship moored up at Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. The ship appears to have been converted into a covered waterfornt facility - possibly a restaurant?

HO CHI MINH (1890-1969)
HO CHI MINH - Vietnamese revolutionary who later became Prime Minister and President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam). Pictured in Hanoi in 1967

Ho Chi Minh - 1967, Hanoi
HO CHI MINH - Vietnamese revolutionary who later became Prime Minister and President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam). Pictured in Hanoi in 1967

Souvenir of Saigon
A postcard from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam - clearly meant as a.... souvenir!

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"Minh: A Journey through Saigon's Rich History and Culture" The Statue of the Virgin Mary at the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon stands tall, symbolizing faith and devotion in this bustling city. In front of the Saigon People's Committee Building, a majestic statue of Ho Chi Minh pays tribute to Vietnam's revolutionary leader and his enduring legacy. Through the lens of EyeUbiquitous_20107635, we catch a glimpse of everyday life in Saigon, where vibrant streets are filled with energy and diversity. EyeUbiquitous_20107629 captures the essence of children working as porters in Saigon, showcasing their resilience amidst challenging circumstances. The Reunification Palace stands as a historic landmark, representing Vietnam's journey towards independence and unity in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Amidst the hustle and bustle, sometimes all you need is a peaceful nap under the shade of trees - just like those captured in "A Nap in Saigon. " Vietnamese patriotic posters commemorate significant moments such as 50 years since Ho Chi Minh's leadership or victory at Dien Bien Phu - reminders that history shapes our present. These powerful Vietnamese patriotic posters call for unity to protect not only our nation but also contribute to safeguarding our world from various threats. As we admire these patriotic artworks, let us remember Dien Bien Phu - an important chapter that shaped Vietnam's history and spirit. In summary, Minh encapsulates both historical landmarks like statues honoring influential figures such as Ho Chi Minh or religious symbols like the Virgin Mary statue at Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica; it also represents daily life captured by talented photographers who showcase both struggles faced by children working as porters or serene moments found during naps on busy streets.