Movie scene

Saigon

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July 20th 2016
A lazier day today. Walked down to my favourite cafe round the corner from the hotel and found the pavement blackened, fire engines and cops everywhere, asked if there had been a fire but no, they were filming a scene for a local movie. Sadly they already had a star and didnt need another but fun to watch. Then walked to the War Remnants museum. What a powerful display that is. It should be compul ... read more

Asia » Vietnam » Southeast » Ho Chi Minh City » District 1

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The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more