1. During what period was Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon built?

  • 1865-1868
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  • 1870-1873
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  • 1877-1880
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  • 1880-1883
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Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral was built between 1877 and 1880. It is a distinctive architectural work from the French colonial period, designed by architect J. Bourard.

On the occasion of the National Marian Congress held on December 9, 1959, the church was elevated to the status of Minor Basilica.

Along with the Apostolic Letter Venerabilium Nostrorum, Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon also became the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City, officially named the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.

2. What was the former name of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee headquarters during the French colonial period?

  • Reunification Palace
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  • Hotel de Ville
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  • Central Post Office
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The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee building is a large-scale architectural project, located in a prime location with three street frontages on Dong Khoi, Le Thanh Ton, and Pasteur streets, making it a prominent landmark in the city center.

Designed by architect Paul Gardès, construction began in 1898 and was completed in 1909 on a high piece of land at the end of Charner Street (now Nguyen Hue Street). Upon completion, it served as the headquarters of the Saigon City Council, named Hôtel de Ville (City Hall), popularly known as the Governor's Palace or the Western District Palace.

In 1959, the Saigon government renamed the building the City Hall, headed by the Mayor. After April 30, 1975, the building was taken over by the Saigon-Gia Dinh Military Administration Committee and became the headquarters of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee from 1976.

3. Which pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City did former US President Barack Obama visit?

  • Jade Emperor Pagoda
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  • Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
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  • Pho Quang Pagoda
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Former US President Barack Obama visited the Jade Emperor Pagoda (also known as Phuoc Hai Pagoda) in Ho Chi Minh City on May 24, 2016.

The Jade Emperor Pagoda is located at 73 Mai Thi Luu Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly). Built around the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this pagoda features Chinese architectural style and is a prominent cultural and religious landmark.

4. Where does the name "Ben Thanh Market" originate from?

  • From the name of the first person to establish the market.
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  • From the riverbank located in front of the Eight Trigrams Citadel
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  • The name was given by the French when they built the market.
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The name "Ben Thanh Market" is related to the Bat Quai citadel, built by Nguyen Phuc Anh (later King Gia Long) in 1790 to defend against the Tay Son army.

The citadel was designed in an octagonal shape (hence called the Eight Trigrams Citadel) by French engineer Victor Olivier de Puymanel and architect Théodore Lebrun, employing approximately 30,000 workers.

Three sides of the citadel were bordered by rivers, including the Ben Nghe River, which had a river port right in front of the citadel, used by boats, travelers, and soldiers entering and exiting. This port was called "Ben Thanh" - meaning the port before entering the citadel. Near this port was a market, so it was called "Ben Thanh Market," and this name has been used to this day.

5. Who named the market "Ben Thanh Market"?

  • King Gia Long
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  • French
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  • Locals named it after the location of the riverbank in front of the Eight Trigrams Citadel.
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  • Government
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The name "Ben Thanh Market" was not given by any specific individual but originated from folklore based on its geographical location and its connection to the Bat Quai Citadel (formerly Gia Dinh Citadel).

6. Who designed the Ho Chi Minh City Opera House?

  • Architect Félix Olivier
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  • Architect Eugène Ferret
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  • The French architectural team consists of Félix Olivier, Eugène Ferret, and Ernest Guichard.
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  • Architect Ernest Guichard
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The Ho Chi Minh City Opera House (formerly the Saigon Opera House - L'Opera de Saigon) was designed by architects Félix Olivier, Ernest Guichard, and Eugène Ferret, construction began in 1898 and it was inaugurated in 1900 in the Flamboyant Gothic style of the French Third Republic.

Initially, this was a performance venue for French art troupes serving the French people in Saigon.

By 1918, the government allowed the expansion to serve the Vietnamese community as well. After many historical upheavals, the building was restored in 1975 and is now used under its current name - Ho Chi Minh City Opera House.

7. Saigon Wire Factory is the name of which of the following projects?

  • Ho Chi Minh City Theatre
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  • Headquarters of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City
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  • City Post Office Building
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The Saigon Central Post Office, also known as the City Central Post Office, is located on Cong Xa Paris Street, District 1 (formerly). It is one of the most beautiful classical architectural works in the city.

From its inception, this place has become an architectural icon and a popular tourist attraction in Saigon.

After occupying Gia Dinh in 1860, the French government began construction of the Saigon Telegraph Office (Saigon Post Office) to establish a communication system.

The architect Gustave Eiffel, who designed the Eiffel Tower in Paris, is the creator of this structure.

In 1863, the building was inaugurated and put into use. By 1864, the first letters bearing the "stork" stamp – as the people of Saigon used to call them – were officially sent both domestically and internationally.

Due to increasing demand, in 1886, the Saigon Post Office was rebuilt on a larger scale according to the design of architect Auguste Vildieu and his assistant Foulhoux. In 1891, the new headquarters – the current Post Office building – was officially inaugurated.

Throughout its 165-year history, the Post Office has retained its antique charm and architectural value. In 2014, the building underwent its largest restoration since 1975, including repainting the entire structure and repairing dilapidated elements, contributing to the preservation of a distinctive cultural and architectural symbol of Ho Chi Minh City.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/ai-da-dat-ten-cho-ben-thanh-2459676.html