View photos of the Opera House, Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, and Saigon River taken by a Hungarian doctor more than 100 years ago

Ngắm ảnh Nhà hát, UBND TP.HCM, sông Sài Gòn do bác sĩ người Hungary chụp hơn 100 năm - Ảnh 1. — Standing Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council Pham Thanh Kien (second from right), Chairman of the Hungarian National Assembly Kover Laszlo (right cover) visit the photo exhibition - Photo: TTD

On the afternoon of October 19, the opening ceremony of the photo exhibition Photos of Bozoky Dezso - a Hungarian naval doctor in the early 20th century in Vietnam took place at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum.

This is a special cultural event held to celebrate the official visit to Vietnam of Hungarian Parliament Speaker Kover Laszlo.

Displaying precious photos from more than a century ago

The exhibition features about 25 photos taken by Hungarian naval doctor Bozoky Dezso in Vietnam in the early 20th century.

These precious photos were taken more than a century ago, vividly depicting urban scenes, ancient architecture, streets, canals, and the simple lives of people.

Mr. Pham Thanh Kien - Permanent Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Council - delivered the opening speech.

Mr. Kien said these images capture the mark of time, helping viewers feel the city's continuous development, from its colonial days in the 20th century to becoming a dynamic, creative economic , commercial, cultural, scientific, technological center.

Hungary - Ảnh 2. — Ribbon cutting ceremony to open the photo exhibition - Photo: TTD

“The official visit of Hungarian National Assembly Speaker Kover Laszlo to Vietnam is an important highlight in the comprehensive partnership between Vietnam and Hungary, especially in the context of the two countries solemnly celebrating the 75th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations.

The photo exhibition also demonstrates Vietnam's respect for historical memories and cultural heritage, while opening up a new creative space for artists, researchers, and art lovers from the two countries to share and create more creative inspiration.

Thereby contributing to spreading the message that culture is a bridge of friendship, a foundation for the people of the two countries to understand, respect and bond with each other more" - Permanent Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council Pham Thanh Kien emphasized.

Hungary - Ảnh 3. — Consul General of Hungary in Ho Chi Minh City speaks - Photo: TTD

Hungary - Ảnh 4. — Delegates attending the opening of the photo exhibition - Photo: TTD

Rediscovering memories of old Saigon

The photo exhibition of Bozoky Dezso, a Hungarian naval doctor in the early 20th century in Vietnam, not only demonstrates the strong relationship between the two countries but also strongly affirms that artistic and cultural values always have the power to transcend time and space, connecting people through understanding.

Mr. Lehocz Gabor - Consul General of Hungary in Ho Chi Minh City - said that the exhibition is not only an opportunity to remember the past but also to look to the future, continuing to strengthen the friendship, cooperation and cultural ties between the two countries.

“In 1909, Bozoky Dezso brought back to Hungary a part of Saigon through images, memories and stories. More than a century later, today we bring that part of the memory back to Vietnam. Because it is your history, your culture, but also our common heritage” - The Hungarian Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City added.

The photo exhibition Photos of Bozoky Dezso - a Hungarian naval doctor in the early 20th century in Vietnam takes place from now until October 31, at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum.