Photos of Chinese life in Saigon in 1961

Photos of Chinese life in Saigon in 1961

The life of the Chinese people in Cho Lon market was recorded by French photographer Jack Garofalo in 1961.

Jack Garofalo (1923 - 2004), is a famous street photographer in France. Referring to him, people often remember the photo collection Harlem During The Summer Of 1970 with many photos appearing on the cover of the famous Paris Match magazine.

His photo brings a close look to the culture, daily life of the United States living in Saigon before 1975.

Cho Lon was established in the 19th century. By April 1931, the market was merged into Saigon, giving birth to the name Saigon - Cho Lon. In 1956, Saigon became the official name and since then, when referring to Cho Lon, people only know that it is the name of a market or a concentrated area crowded of Chinese people.

A lady with a brush, brush and fan on her shoulder.

The Chinese area (District 5) is now well-known for its over-the-counter medicines. Hai Thuong Lan Ong with the characteristic aroma of the drug.


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In addition to Saigon, the Chinese also carry drama plays. This is a well-known Chinese musical genre that was formed and flourished in Beijing during the Qianlong period. In the picture is the backstage of the girls are preparing to prepare for a play.

An actress with a facial finish makeup.

Theatrical outlets are also open to the performers, proving that the performance was well developed at the time.

Spiritual life is indispensable to any Chinese community. Many hundred-year-old Chinese temples in Saigon can prove this.

Children living in the 1960s.