@skzlimited

This old postcard captures a lively street scene in Saigon during the early 1900s, when the city was still part of Cochinchine under French colonial rule. The location noted on the card—Rue d’Adran, près du marché—places us near one of the bustling market areas of the time, close to the old Bến Thành surroundings before major reconstruction. The street is wide and full of movement. People walk in simple, traditional clothing, many wearing nón lá, while others appear in colonial-era Western attire. A wooden cart stands in the center, being pulled or pushed by a worker, showing how goods were transported in daily commerce. On both sides of the road, rows of shophouses with tiled roofs and wooden shutters suggest a thriving trading district. Their awnings extend toward the street, hinting at small businesses selling food, textiles, and daily necessities. #saigon #old

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