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.
Sep 2009 IN THE CITY VIETNAM | |
BILL HO CHI MINH CITY MOTORBIKE PORTRAIT POSTER |
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