On the streets of Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh finds itself in a very unique position as the largest city in Vietnam. One is greeted by an eclectic mix rising from generations of traditions, and new age capitalistic opportunities the moment he/she sets foot on the street. From the upmarket Dong Khoi street with it’s branded boutiques to Ben Tanh market people trying to hawker everything from imitation watches to coffee beans, it is clear from the outset that despite no longer being the capital of Vietnam, it is still the heart of the economy.
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- Ho Chi Minh City is rapidly expanding, heavy construction equipment is a common sight in the city.
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- Yet another common sighting, an entire family of 3 or 4 people sharing a single motorcycle.
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- One of the many branded boutiques along Dong Khoi street.
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- A streetside hawker trying to convince tourists to purchase a coconut with a thumbsup.
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- One of the many people who stopped their motorcycles at the side of the road to enjoy a Sunday afternoon performance at the Municipal Theatre.
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- Carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders
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- A commuter finding his way back home late into the night.
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- a rusted gate that graces the front of a shophouse.
