From 1887 to around 1945, when the Pacific War ended, Vietnam was a French colonial basement and was positioned as French Indochina. Its remnants are prominent in the food culture and architectural styles of the big cities of Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, creating a unique atmosphere that is a bit different from other Asian cities.
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① The era of French occupation
During the time of French Indochina, Vietnamese people were forced to live a difficult life. Agricultural land and land were dominated by France, along with an unequal tariff system, and farmers were exploited as peasants with heavy labor and heavy taxes. As a French assimilation policy, a French curriculum was introduced in terms of education, and the Chinese characters used so far were prohibited, and instead, only Vietnamese notation using the alphabet was allowed. Nowadays, Vietnamese people who cannot read Chinese characters at all are common. There are 6 Vietnamese tones. The author has lived in Hong Kong for two years and feels that he has something in common with the six Cantonese voices (9 to be exact).
(2) Numerous architectural styles showing the remnants of the French occupation era
Ben Thanh Market
A market located in the city center of Ho Chi Minh City, completed in 1914.
The building is packed with small stores, and there are plenty of specialty stores in addition to the ao dai and bags made in the neighborhood. A night market is held on the adjacent street where you can enjoy seafood and sake. It is now the main tourist destination.
Saigon Central Post Office
A post office designed by Eiffel, completed in 1891.
At that time, it was considered to be a postal and telegraph facility in French Indochina, and even now it has become a tourist destination, and postal services are still in operation.
Saigon Cathedral (Church of St. Mary)
A church built in 1880 as a neo-Gothic style.
It seems that all the bricks necessary for construction were brought in from France.
Opera House
Baroque building built in 1898.
The angel statue at the top and the goddess statues on both sides of the entrance are impressive.
Although it was used as the Parliament Building in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, it is now a theater again and a place of relaxation for the citizens.
People's Committee Building
City hall built in 1908.
Although it cannot be entered inside, it was lit up and became a building that impressed Ho Chi Minh.
In front of the building is a statue of Ho Chi Minh, who is still revered as an independent father.
③ The deliciousness of French cuisine is the best in Asia
The French rule was also greatly influenced by the food culture. As soon as the French government occupied it, it invited top chefs from its home country to try to reproduce authentic French cuisine in Vietnam. Therefore, French cuisine has become a very delicious country. Breads such as buckets have penetrated the general public. "Binh Me", which opens the bucket vertically, contains a large amount of coriander, and also contains patties, chicken, and fried eggs sandwiched between them. In addition to the crispy texture and deliciousness of French bread, you will be fascinated by the ingredients and seasonings that are typical of Vietnam. Very sweet Vietnamese coffee is also famous, so please enjoy it with Vine Me.
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