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Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist

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(VOVWORLD) - Let’s take a journey through time and look back at the daily life of Hanoians in 1989 through a series of photos captured by famous French journalist Francoise De Mulder (1947 -2008)
Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist - ảnh 1

A tram turns as it passes through an intersection between Hang Gai and Luong Van Can streets in the Old Quarter.
Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist - ảnh 2

De Mulder snaps a busy scene on Hang Chieu street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist - ảnh 3

 A number of Xich Lo (tricycles) can be seen at the crossroads of Hang Chieu and Hang Giay streets.
Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist - ảnh 4

Cyclo drivers at work on Hang Chieu street.
Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist - ảnh 5

Street vendors on Hang Chieu street.
Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist - ảnh 6

A tram operates in front of Dong Xuan, the capital’s largest wholesale market.
Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist - ảnh 7

 Bicycles are common means of transport for Hanoians at that time.
Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist - ảnh 8

Smaller streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter appear quieter than the bustling main roads.
Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist - ảnh 9 Builders work on the rooftop of a multi-storey house in Hanoi.
Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist - ảnh 10 Local people visit President Ho Chi Minh‘s Mausoleum.
Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist - ảnh 11Hanoi’s Flag Tower, one of the major landmarks in the capital city. 
Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist - ảnh 12 Both sides of Long Bien Bridge that spans over two centuries are used for bike riders.
Hanoi in 1989 as seen through the lens of French journalist - ảnh 13Local people on a new road at sunset.  

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