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It's not offensive at all because people are still using the name Saigon up to this day. I myself really love the name and I hardly call it 'Ho Chi Minh City'. Most of Saigonese (people living in HCMC) tend to use its former name more than the official one.
- Should I call it Saigon or Ho Chi Minh?
- Is it illegal to say Saigon?
- What is Saigon called today?
- Is Saigon a word?
- Why did they change the name from Saigon to Ho Chi Minh?
- Is Ho Chi Minh City Safe?
- What is Saigon known for?
- What was Vietnam called?
- What was Ho Chi Minh's real name?
- Why did Kim die in Miss Saigon?
- Does Saigon still exist?
- Is Ho Chi Minh City a province?
Should I call it Saigon or Ho Chi Minh?
Although Ho Chi Minh City (often shortened to HCMC or HCM in writing) has been the official name of the city since 1976, the old name "Saigon" is still used daily by many Vietnamese — particularly in the south. "Saigon" simply has less syllables and is used more often in daily speech.
Is it illegal to say Saigon?
Yes, in most contexts. It's totally okay for you to say “I'm going to Saigon” or ask someone “where should I go in Saigon.” They can be used interchangeably.
What is Saigon called today?
The current name, Ho Chi Minh City, was given after reunification in 1976 to honor Ho Chi Minh. Even today, however, the informal name of Sài Gòn remains in daily speech both domestically and internationally, especially among the Vietnamese diaspora.
Is Saigon a word?
n. former name of Ho Chi Minh City: capital of South Vietnam 1954–76.
Why did they change the name from Saigon to Ho Chi Minh?
In 1975, the North of Vietnam won the war and changed the name of Saigon to Ho Chi Minh City, in honour of the prime minister, a revolutionary leader of the communist party. The name change was not voluntary on the part of those living in the South; it was a statement of the North's success.
Is Ho Chi Minh City Safe?
Ho Chi Minh is a relatively safe city to travel to. Its main source of income is tourism, so the tourists' safety is their number one concern. The street crime is more common in cities like Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi.
What is Saigon known for?
Ho Chi Minh City (also still called Saigon) is famous for its pho (traditional Vietnamese noodle soup) and pork rolls. Often the best places are shops and stalls named after family members, such as "Aunty" or "Chi" (meaning sister) followed by a number representing their order in the family and, finally, their name.
What was Vietnam called?
Names of Vietnam
| hide | |
|---|---|
| 1804–1839 | Việt Nam |
| 1839–1945 | Đại Nam |
| 1887–1954 | Đông Pháp (Bắc Kỳ, Trung Kỳ, Nam Kỳ) |
| from 1945 | Việt Nam |
What was Ho Chi Minh's real name?
Ho Chi Minh, original name Nguyen Sinh Cung, also called Nguyen Tat Thanh or Nguyen Ai Quoc, (born May 19, 1890, Hoang Tru, Vietnam, French Indochina—died September 2, 1969, Hanoi, North Vietnam), founder of the Indochina Communist Party (1930) and its successor, the Viet-Minh (1941), and president from 1945 to 1969 of ...
Why did Kim die in Miss Saigon?
Later Chris returns to Saigon, but as a married man to a white American woman. ... When Kim discovers Chris is married, she decides to kill herself so that Chris can take their son to the States where he will live a better life.
Does Saigon still exist?
HO CHI MINH CITY — This bustling city of 8 million that is still called Saigon by many is going all out to celebrate Thursday's 40th anniversary of its fall — the day North Vietnam's Communist army captured South Vietnam's capital.
Is Ho Chi Minh City a province?
Vietnam is divided into 58 provinces ( in Vietnamese: tỉnh), and there are 5 centrally-controlled municipalities existing at the same level as provinces: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Da Nang and Hai Phong.
