Located at 76 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street—where the native Saigon people themselves are called the old town, a white house with typical French architecture made me sob at my first step. The house was built in 1954 and still retains typical characteristics of the French style, from the red tile roof and window frame to the old bricks with historical characteristics. Standing at the corner of the balcony and dropped by the pace of the city, a very different Saigon appeared—not too noisy or hustled. At this time, when time seems to slow down, it is the exquisite patterns and unique architectural styles that remind me of old Saigon.

Regarding the true stories of people who have lived here, I would like to keep them a secret. As for the story associated with the French house that I will share with you, it is the story of Darlington itself, in which I, with the Darlington team, and you are the writers.

Saigon, October 18, 2022

Helly Nguyễn