I arrived in Saigon just as Tet (new year festival) was beginning. There is no way to describe the experience other than total madness. Businesses close for the whole month of February or at least for the peak week centered around the 14th. Prices are double and travel options are sold out. All of Vietnam is visiting other cities, and a significant number of overseas Vietnamese travel to the homeland. Those from the countryside who can afford it descend on the major cities for pleasure or business. This increases exponentially the number of moto's and bodies in restaraunts. Nightlife is insanity to say the least. These images attempt to show the peace and beauty of Tet.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Saigon, Viet Nam
I arrived in Saigon just as Tet (new year festival) was beginning. There is no way to describe the experience other than total madness. Businesses close for the whole month of February or at least for the peak week centered around the 14th. Prices are double and travel options are sold out. All of Vietnam is visiting other cities, and a significant number of overseas Vietnamese travel to the homeland. Those from the countryside who can afford it descend on the major cities for pleasure or business. This increases exponentially the number of moto's and bodies in restaraunts. Nightlife is insanity to say the least. These images attempt to show the peace and beauty of Tet.
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