Ho Chi Minh City is known by various names- The Pearl of the Orient, The Pearl of the Far East, Saigon, The Paris of the East etc. But the city with more than 300 years of history has more to offer than its assortment of titles. The Vietnamese have had a love affair with arts and culture for long. Its ancient pagodas, imposing colonial architecture, war and history museums and designer boutiques, are an eloquent example of this love. The city’s boasts of numerous museums and art galleries. Many of the galleries exhibit works of local artists and artisans.
A lot of handicrafts outlets can be found in the Dong Khoi Street near the Bong Sen. These outlets sell all kinds of articles -from tacky tourist junk to authentic handicrafts. Be careful though because some stuff may seem overpriced. Our advice: Haggle!
A lot of art shops in Ho Chi Minh City center display paintings of varying quality. You can buy a reasonably convincing reproduction Van Gogh for peanuts. If you are more interested in serious art and want to check out the local art scene in Ho Chi Minh City then dropping by Hong Hac gallery in district 3 is a good idea. This art gallery is situated in 9A Vo Van Tan St., Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. You could also call the gallery at: 08/930-4160 |
