Saigon in the 70s through the lens of an American photographer
The film series captures everyday moments of Saigon in 1973.
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| Famous American photographer Nick DeWolf, during a trip to Saigon in 1973, took the time to capture everyday moments taking place in the city known as the Pearl of the Far East at that time. |
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| The film photo album includes about 200 pictures, capturing peaceful everyday moments of Saigon on the streets, crowded markets, along with images of colorful ao dai, or radiant schoolgirls in modern white shirts. |
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| The markets are usually bustling with buyers and sellers. Ben Thanh Market, once bustling with street vendors, is now much more modern and cleaner. |
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| In contrast to the image of Ho Chi Minh City with its crowded traffic, there is a Saigon where radiant schoolgirls in simple ao dai can be seen on the streets after school. |
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| Cyclo was a popular means of transport in Saigon at that time. |
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| Means of transportation in Saigon at that time were diverse, the images made those far from home feel like they were reliving memories of 45 years ago. |
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| The old Vespa motorbikes are no longer seen much on the streets of Ho Chi Minh City today, but they were a popular means of transport back then. |
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| Saigon girls in the 70s gracefully wore ao dai, exuding a dynamic style but still maintaining a gentle look. |
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| At that time, the lam cars were a popular means of transportation for the people of Saigon. |
