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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