A poster of Ho Chi Minh was stuck on the wall

Poster of Ho Chi Minh
Poster of Ho Chi Minh

The man in the poster behind is Ho Chi Minh. With his distinctive long beard, he led Vietnam’s revolution from the French colonial era through the Vietnam War, serving as the first president of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Though he passed away in 1969, his presence still lingers as a national symbol—you'll find him everywhere across the country. The name of this city was originally Saigon, but it was renamed in his honor. After all, he’s the man who defeated America.

In the poster, Ho Chi Minh is smiling, as if pleased with the country's progress. But the people on the street pass quickly in front of it. There’s some kind of propaganda message written on it—maybe that’s why they seem to pay it no mind.

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Sep 2009 IN THE CITY VIETNAM

PHOTO DATA

No

3138

Shooting Date

Mar 2009

Posted On

September 3, 2009

Modified On

June 24, 2025

Place

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

CANON EOS 1V

Lens

EF85MM F1.2L II USM

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