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Vietnam - Group of Actresses - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
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Vietnam - Group of Actresses - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
A delightfully hand-tinted postcard showing a group of Traditional Vietnamese Actresses - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. Date: circa 1909
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Media ID 14247299
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Acting Actresses Annam Annamite Apr17 Cochinchine Fans Feathered Feathers Hand Tinted Headdress Minh Saigon Vietnam Vietnamese
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This delightfully hand-tinted postcard, dated circa 1909, captures a captivating moment in Ho Chi Minh City (then known as Saigon), Vietnam. The image features a charming group of Traditional Vietnamese Actresses, elegantly posing for the camera. Dressed in their intricately designed costumes, the young women exude grace and allure, their expressions full of emotion and drama. Each actress wears a traditional Annamite headdress adorned with vibrant feathers, adding to their exotic and alluring appearance. They fan themselves with large, ornate fans, a common prop used in traditional Vietnamese theater. The background of the postcard showcases the lush greenery and colonial architecture of Cochinchina, a region in southern Vietnam. The actresses' costumes are a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Vietnam during the early 1900s. The intricate patterns and vibrant colors of their clothing reflect the unique blend of Vietnamese and Chinese influences, as well as the French colonial impact on the region. This postcard offers a rare glimpse into the world of traditional Vietnamese acting during a time when Western influence was beginning to shape the country. The image is a beautiful reminder of the vibrant and diverse cultural traditions that continue to thrive in Vietnam today.
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