Thứ Hai, 31 tháng 8, 2015

National Day flashback: Vietnam’s famous spots then and now



As Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) approaches, let us take a look at some historic places in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City before and after September 2, 1945, which marked the independence of the country from French colonial rule.

Photos collected by Zing.vn.




On August 19, 1945, Viet Minh forces staged a grand meeting in the square in front of the Hanoi Opera House, which directly led to the general uprisings against French rule throughout the country.




The Hanoi Opera House now



Tens of thousands of people gather in Rue Paul Bert (currently Trang Tien Street) in Hanoi on August 19, 1945.



Trang Tien Street now





Viet Minh forces surround the Tonkin governor’s palace (currently the Government Guesthouse) in Hanoi on August 19, 1945.




The Government Guesthouse now

St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Hanoi on August 19, 1945

The cathedral now


Dong Xuan Market in Hanoi in 1945


Dong Xuan Market now


Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica before 1945


Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral now


Nha Rong Wharf in Saigon before 1945


Nha Rong Wharf now


Ben Thanh Market in Saigon before 1945


Ben Thanh Market now



The building on the right is the former French Colonial Railway Office




The building now


Tan Dinh Market in Saigon before 1945


Tan Dinh Market now


The Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden before 1945


Saigon Zoo now



Mong Bridge over Ben Nghe Canal linking Saigon’s Districts 1 and 4 was built in 1893-94.




The bridge now




Source: thanhniennews.com


National Day flashback: Vietnam’s famous spots then and now

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