Unexpected encounters

During the exchange, the author shared that his interest in Indochina tourism stemmed from his work with archives to complete the book " French Architecture - Indochina: Precious Gems in Hanoi ." When the archives held an exhibition on Indochina tourism, he conceived the idea of ​​telling the stories behind the photographs and maps that had been preserved.

Journalist and author Phuc Tien at a conversation with readers.

Besides using this source material, author Phuc Tien revealed that he also received unexpected help from a reader who "collects antique books." Upon learning of his plans for the project, this person gifted him valuable magazines published during the period when the Indochina Tourism Administration was established by the French in the late 1920s and early 1930s.

Not stopping there, he also traveled to other countries to search for valuable documents. While visiting the National Library of Singapore, he discovered leaflets in French and English describing a seaplane journey from what is now Bach Dang Wharf Park to Angkor (Cambodia) in just one day…

This shows that valuable documents about old Indochina are still scattered and require much effort to compile and present to readers.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/chuyen-doi-chuyen-nghe-nhung-tao-ngo-bat-ngo-185241214210921192.htm