2 father and son of photographer Thanh Tung tell the story of Ho Chi Minh City through photos

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Photographer Thanh Tung and his son Bill Nguyen launched a photo book of Saigon 365, recording the realistic and vivid everyday moments of Ho Chi Minh City.

Saigon 365 is a streetlife photography project, recording everyday moments in Ho Chi Minh City in 365 days of two authors, father and son: Photographer Nguyen Thanh Tung and Nguyen Huynh Bach (Bill Nguyen).

The photo series is not only a photo document about life and people but also a meaningful gift on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025)

 Sach ghi lai nhung hinh anh hien dai dan xen co kinh, nhung binh lang ben canh nhung hoi ha cua TPHCM. Sach anh “Saigon 365” gom nam cuon, trong do co bon cuon “Saigon street”, “Saigon night”, “Saigon market” va Saigon food” cua nhiep anh gia Nguyen Thanh Tung. Cuon con lai “Saigon 18” do Bill Nguyen (con trai nhiep anh gia Nguyen Thanh Tung) tu bien soan noi dung va thiet ke.
The Saigon 365 photo book consists of 5 books, including 4 by photographer Nguyen Thanh Tung. The remaining book Saigon 18 was compiled and designed by Bill Nguyen. Photo: Trang Nguyen

Sharing about the purpose of implementing this project, photographer Nguyen Thanh Tung said that through the book series and exhibition, he wants to share with everyone - those who live, work, and grow up in Ho Chi Minh City - to love the land where he lives more and share good energy and images with everyone and international friends. To see that, a Ho Chi Minh City is always developing every day.

 Ngoai ra, du an Saigon 365 con la mon qua sinh nhat danh tang vo toi la co giao Huynh Thong Nhat nguoi sinh dung vao ngay 30.4.1975. Trong anh la nhiep anh gia Nguyen Thanh Tung cung vo va con trai. Anh: Trang Nguyen
In addition, the Saigon 365 project is also a birthday gift for the author's wife, teacher Huynh Thong Nhat, who was born on April 30, 1975 . Photo: Trang Nguyen

Notably, in 5 volumes, the book Saigon 18 records the youthful and enthusiastic perspective of an 18-year-old young man on Ho Chi Minh City.

Sach anh “Saigon 18” cua nhiep anh gia tre Bill Nguyen gom hang tram buc anh dong dau nhung khoanh khac tu nhien nhat trong hanh trinh 365 ngay. Chia se them voi PV Bao Lao dong, chang trai tre cho biet “Ban than tam dac voi hai buc anh nay nhat boi no co su yen binh trong buc anh phia ben le trai va mot cai gi do phong tran trong cong viec, cuoc song cua nguoi ta o buc anh ben le phai”.
I am most satisfied with these two photos because it has peace in the photo on the left and something that is perfect in work, life on the right side, Bill Nguyen shared. Photo: Trang Nguyen
Cung chia se ve buc anh tam dac nhat, nhiep anh gia Thanh Tung ke “Ca nhan minh tam dac voi tat ca moi buc anh ban than ghi lai. Tuy nhien, minh that su an tuong khi nhin lai buc anh doi ban tre cong nhau qua duong sau con mua rao Sai Gon. No cho minh thay mot cai gi do moi me trong tinh yeu tuoi tre, mot chut gi do hoi uc ve thoi vo va minh yeu nhau”
Sharing about the most memorable photo, photographer Thanh Tung said that he was most impressed with the photo of a young couple carrying each other across the road after the rain, reminiscent of their youthful love and memories of him and his wife. Photo: Trang Nguyen
 Nhiep anh gia Duong Minh Long (o giua) la nguoi bien tap chinh cho bo sach lan nay cua hai cha con nhiep anh gia Thanh Tung va Bill Nguyen.
Photographer Duong Minh Long (middle) is the main editor for this book series of photographers Thanh Tung and Bill Nguyen. Photo: Trang Nguyen
 Nhiep anh gia Doan Nhan cung toi tham gia su kien trien lam va ra mat sach cho hay “Chung ta thay duoc o Bill, mot cau be that su dam me nhiep anh va tinh yeu lon voi Sai Gon. Cac buc anh cua Bill tuong chung la nhung khoanh khac don gian nhung lai khac hoa rat ro net dep cua cuoc song Sai Gon. No that su la dieu dang quy doi voi mot ban tre”.
Attending the event, photographer Doan Nhan also highly appreciated the unique and novel perspective of young photographer Bill Nguyen. Photo: Trang Nguyen

The event is not only a place to meet and interact with photographers but also an opportunity for young people and readers to admire a miniature Ho Chi Minh City in the photos of the two authors.

Cac ban tre tham quan va giao luu voi tac gia tai trien lam sach.
Young people visit and interact with the author at the book exhibition. Photo: Trang Nguyen

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