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Ongoing exhibition features Saigon in black-and-white photos

Ongoing exhibition features Saigon in black-and-white photos

Thursday, April 02, 2015, 10:59 GMT+7
This photo, which was taken in 2012 and is being displayed at the
This photo, which was taken in 2012 and is being displayed at the "Chao Sai Gon" black-and-white photo exhibition, captures a cyclo rider scouring for passengers in front of Ben Thanh Market, one of Ho Chi Minh City's icons.
Ho Chi Minh City looks gorgeous in one of Nguyen Thanh Tung's photos.
Ho Chi Minh City looks gorgeous in one of Nguyen Thanh Tung's photos.
The Mong Bridge, which connects Districts 1 and 4, is regarded as one of Ho Chi Minh City's oldest bridge. Built in 1893-1894, the bridge now serves as a pedestrian bridge. This photo was taken in March 2015 by Nguyen Thanh Tung.
The Mong Bridge, which connects Districts 1 and 4, is regarded as one of Ho Chi Minh City's oldest bridge. Built in 1893-1894, the bridge now serves as a pedestrian bridge. This photo was taken in March 2015 by Nguyen Thanh Tung.
Thu Thiem Tunnel, which crosses the Saigon River, is considered symbolic of Ho Chi Minh City's strides in infrastructure development. This photo was taken in March 2015 by Nguyen Thanh Tung.
Thu Thiem Tunnel, which crosses the Saigon River, is considered symbolic of Ho Chi Minh City's strides in infrastructure development. This photo was taken in March 2015 by Nguyen Thanh Tung.
his photo, taken on April 30, 2005, depicts a pyrotechnic show at Bach Dang Wharf, a hallmark of Saigon, which was organized in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Reunification Day. The area was packed with fireworks spectators then.
his photo, taken on April 30, 2005, depicts a pyrotechnic show at Bach Dang Wharf, a hallmark of Saigon, which was organized in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Reunification Day. The area was packed with fireworks spectators then.

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