Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Craftmanship in 1930 Vietnam as Seen in Paris' Specialized Municipal Libraries
In this photo series, the camera's lens focuses on Vietnamese artisans in 1930, zooming on the intricate details of wood carvings and patterns from pagodas across the country, with a generous dose of orientalism.
Saigoneer in Asia
[Photos] The Dynamic Life of Vientiane Residents in the 1990s
Even now, media portrayals of Laos are usually associated with a well-constructed image of a nation of quietude, spirituality and natural beauty untouched by rampant development.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] Black-and-White Photos Capture the Life and Labor in 1991 Cho Lon
Famous Japanese photographer Doi Kuro once said: "Vietnamese people’s lives are exposed on every street. That’s fascinating." Perhaps that is why photographers visiting Vietnam usually focus on the city's human inhabitants. This set of photos is no exception.
Saigoneer in Resorts
Luxurious Private Villa Opens Doors to Guests in Phu Quoc
Accompanied by the patter of footsteps on ceramic tiles and the soft hush of ocean waves, passing lavish lacquer paintings and 19th century furniture when making your way down to the balcony overlooking the beach feels like stepping back into an idyllic vision of a bygone era.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] 18 Photos on the Streets of Nha Trang in the Late 1960s
White-sand beaches stretch beyond the horizon, towering mountains sit silently in the distance: for the most part, the natural landscape of Nha Trang remains relatively unchanged between the late 1960s and 2019. It’s the people and skyline that are vastly different.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] On the Street in 1970, From Saigon to Vung Tau
Since Vietnam made helmets compulsory for every trip on motorbikes years ago, it’s hard to imagine a time when this trusty headgear wasn't a part of daily life. Which makes these photos of Saigon, taken in 1970, all the more fascinating.
Tam Le in Saigon
Street Cred: Phan Dinh Phung, My Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Grandfather
An unassuming street named Phan Dinh Phung runs through Saigon’s Phu Nhuan District. It is named after a Vietnamese revolutionary who led rebel armies against French colonial forces in the 1880s and 1890s. He is also my great-great-great-great-great-grandfather.
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[Photos] A Flight Over Da Lat in 1968–1971 Before the Tourism Boom
If you’ve taken a trip to Lam Dong within the last few years, these scenes seem like a distant dream of a sparsely populated and verdant Da Lat that’s engulfed by nature.
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[Photos] Walk Down the Streets of Saigon in 1969
How often are we treated to the spectacle that is 1969 Saigon and Vietnam from above?
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] Snapshots of Downtown Saigon During the Mid-1960s
For the past 30 years, the country’s economic changes have placed Saigon at the epicenter of rapid urbanization and modernization, with endless development projects.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] 21 Snapshots of Downtown Saigon in 1967
As time goes by, our memories of past eras slowly lose their linear structures but instead come in snippets when chancing upon old memorabilia; an old ticket stub may bring back snapshots of nigh...
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[Video] Take a Stroll on Hanoi Streets in 1974
Thanks to an influx of tourists, video montages and photo collections of Saigon from previous decades are not hard to come by, but visual recordings of Hanoi are few and far between.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Immerse in the Nostalgia of Tet Past With These Black-and-White Snapshots
While schoolchildren and some food vendors are still enjoying the rest of Tet holiday, vacation is officially over for the majority of Vietnam’s office workers. On the first day of work after Tet, let...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Video] Rare Footage Documents How Vietnam Celebrated Tet in 1950
In less than two weeks, the Year of the Rooster will be over, making way for the reign of the Dog in the lunar calendar.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] A Look Into the Life of Duy Tan, Vietnam's Child Emperor
Vietnam’s child emperor, Duy Tan, ascended to the throne at age 8 with all the pomp and ceremony the title involves.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] The Pastoral Charm of Bac Ninh in the 1920s
Despite being one of Vietnam’s tiniest provinces, Bac Ninh was home to the earliest trace of ancient Vietnamese tribes.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] A Montage of Saigon's Street Life from 1964-1968
Even today, some parts of Saigon’s road system still leave much to be desired. However, judging by this set of old photos from 1964-1968, at that time most of the metropolis’ thoroughfares didn’t even...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] 36 Photos of Life in Vietnam in 1956
There are many things to love about life in Vietnam in past decades, but over the years, Saigoneers nowadays might have gotten used to a certain standard of living, making it hard to picture a time wh...
Khoi Pham in Saigon
Memories of 1997 Vietnam Through the Lens of Saigon's Canadian Consul General
Digging into one’s collection of old mementos can be a thrilling experience. From antique watches to tattered letters, these trinkets serve as a remembrance of a period of time in our past. For Kyle N...
Dana Filek-Gibson in Vietnam
[Photos] The Iconic La Dalat, Vietnam’s First Domestic Vehicle
Though production only lasted five years, the La Dalat has earned a place in Saigon history as Vietnam’s first locally manufactured commercial car.
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Saigon of the Late 1960s Through an American's Lens
Saigon is changing so fast these days it can be difficult to recall what the city looked like in 2008, let alone 1968.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] A Black-and-White Look Into Saigon and Hanoi in 1890
Vietnam’s swift pace of development might render a neighborhood unrecognizable in the span of just a few months. Thus, imagine how much change could occur in local metropolises over the duration of mo...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Take a Quick Trip to Vung Tau in 1967
Due to its proximity to Saigon, Vung Tau is perhaps Saigoneers’ favorite location for a quick weekend trip to unwind. Based on this set of photos taken in 1967 by American veteran Tom Twitty, the slee...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] 20 Photos of Vietnam's Spartan Rural Provinces in the 1960s
Less than a decade before 1975, Vietnam’s rural provinces were still sparsely developed despite Saigon’s rising position as one of Southeast Asia's major cities.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] A Dreamlike Saigon in 1964 on Film
What makes Saigon’s 1964 self different from how it is today?
Saigoneer in Heritage
[Photos] A Walk Down Dong Khanh Boulevard in Old Saigon's Cho Lon
Ask anyone who has ever set foot in Saigon and they have undoubtedly heard of Cho Lon. Spanning the western half of District 5 and a few neighborhoods in Districts 6 and 11, the quarter has been one o...
Saigoneer in Heritage
[Photos] Life in 1973 Saigon - Part 3
On his trip to Saigon in 1973, famed American photographer Nick DeWolf spent a lot of time strolling local streets to capture on film numerous slices of life in the southern city just before the ...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] Vinh Phuc's Tam Dao Hill Station in Its Glory Days
Nestled in a cradle of hills about 85 kilometers northwest of Hanoi is the Tam Dao Hill Station, a former colonial village whose lakes, waterfalls and villas made it known during its heyday as “The Da...
