@skzlimited
This vintage postcard captures the charm of old Saigon, when the city was still under French colonial rule and known as the “Pearl of the Far East.” The photo shows Boulevard Charner—today’s Nguyễn Huệ Boulevard—one of the most elegant avenues of the city. On the left stands the Citroën building, a symbol of modernity and the arrival of the automobile age in Indochina. Its bold Art Deco architecture and the large “CITROËN” sign reflected French industrial influence and Saigon’s cosmopolitan character. #saigon #old
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