The secret of yellow painted houses in Vietnam

The secret of yellow painted houses in Vietnam 0

When coming to Vietnam, especially Hoi An, photographer Réhahn Croquevielle (France) was especially attracted by the houses painted in dark yellow, especially the old houses and old towns.

When coming to Vietnam, especially Hoi An, photographer Réhahn Croquevielle (France) was especially attracted by the houses painted in dark yellow, especially the old houses and old towns.

The secret of yellow painted houses in Vietnam

After a period of research, he realized that there was a special meaning behind those layers of gold paint.

After a period of research, he realized that there was a special meaning behind those layers of gold paint.

The secret of yellow painted houses in Vietnam

However, many Western tourists also believe that houses are painted yellow because this is a color that absorbs little heat, very suitable for tropical humid climates.

However, many Western tourists also believe that houses are painted yellow because this is a color that absorbs little heat, very suitable for tropical humid climates.

The secret of yellow painted houses in Vietnam

These photos were taken by the photographer in Hoi An.

These photos were taken by the photographer in Hoi An.

The secret of yellow painted houses in Vietnam

When coming to Hoi An, Réhahn used many positive words to describe the beauty of this place such as `charming`, `peaceful`, `full of surprises` or `unique`.

When coming to Hoi An, Réhahn used many positive words to describe the beauty of this place such as `charming`, `peaceful`, `full of surprises` or `unique`.

The secret of yellow painted houses in Vietnam

The French photographer also recognized the habits of Vietnamese people, not many people eat breakfast at home.

The French photographer also recognized the habits of Vietnamese people, not many people eat breakfast at home.

Hoi An ancient town, with its architectural heritage dating back hundreds of years, has been recognized as a cultural heritage by UNESCO since 1999. In 2011, Tripadvisor announced a list of the 10 most attractive culinary destinations in Asia.

Hoi An ancient town, with its architectural heritage dating back hundreds of years, has been recognized as a cultural heritage by UNESCO since 1999. In 2011, Tripadvisor announced a list of the 10 most attractive culinary destinations in Asia.

Photo: Rehahn

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