Pack a Basket, Fill up Your Water Bottle, It's Sugarcane Harvest Season in Đắk Lắk
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- Published on 03 April 2022
- Written by Trần Duy Minh. Photos by Trần Duy Minh.
In March, at early dawn in M'Drắk, long baskets follow farmers to sugarcane farms to bring back wealth. The people here were in the midst of a sweaty and sweet season.
Hẻm Gems: Cô Thủy and 25 Years of Breakfast Bò Né in D4
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- Published on 02 April 2022
- Written by Vu Thi Nhu Quynh. Photos by Le Thai Hoang Nguyen.
Historically, District 4 has been known for snail and barbecue restaurants. As a long-term resident, I suggest it should also be famous for having the most delicious bò né place as Bò Né Thanh Tuyền draws me back every time I try to leave.
New App ConstructionBnB Helps You Explore Vietnam's Beautiful Construction Sites
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- Published on 01 April 2022
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Linh Pham.
If you live in Vietnam, chances are you live next to a construction site: hotels, condos, shopping centers, etc. But why see the same old site every day when there are so many different ones out there to experience?
'Madame Pirate,' Short Film Based on History's Greatest Pirate, Screens at SXSW
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- Published on 31 March 2022
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photo courtesy of Morgan Ommer.
Do you know who the world's greatest pirate is?
Party Like It's 1985: A New Mixtape Resurrects Vintage Vietnamese New Wave Bangers
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- Published on 30 March 2022
- Written by Uyên Đỗ. Top image by Simona Nguyễn.
Born of the vivacity and flashiness of the 1980s, a novel wave of music once became the symbol for a whole generation of Vietnamese, and then faded into obscurity at its peak. It took over two decades for this golden era to resurface thanks to the efforts of young musicians.
Slugging It Out at Saigon’s Baseball Cage
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- Published on 30 March 2022
- Written by Brian Letwin. Top image by Phan Nhi. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
For much of my adult life, in the months from February to October, my mood was dictated by the results of New York Mets games.
In Hòa Bình, a Social Enterprise Supports Vietnam's Last Remaining Paper Artisans
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- Published on 25 March 2022
- Written by Claire Harvey.
As aid to Vietnamese communities decreases, how do we continue to preserve cultural heritage? Zó Project, an organization based out of Hanoi, offers a compelling example of the role social enterprise can play in Vietnam.
A Mythic Vietnam Through the Brushstrokes of Architecture and History
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- Published on 24 March 2022
- Written by Yui Nguyễn. Images courtesy of Vũ.
“A steady country is one with a wealth of history and a steady generation is one that can understand and respect the heritage that their forefathers left behind,” Vũ says of his exhibition “Kỳ Ẩn Việt Nam.”
Naengmyeon, the Korean Cold Noodles to Ward Off the Heat of Summer
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- Published on 23 March 2022
- Written by Khôi Phạm. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
As Saigon inches towards the hottest months of the year, I find myself shying away from steaming hot soups while craving a little cooling treat to ward off the heat. Luckily for Saigon’s foodies, District 7 has just the right dish to scratch that itch.
The Charm of Hòn Yến, Where Coral-Watching Doesn't Involve Diving
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- Published on 22 March 2022
- Written by Trương Hoài Vũ. Photos by Trương Hoài Vũ. Translated by Saigoneer.
Every year, from May to August, when the water reaches its lowest levels at Hòn Yến, a “jungle” of vibrant coral reefs and other marine creatures rises to the surface.
On the Hunt for Colorful Murals in Đà Lạt's Hilly Hẻms
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- Published on 20 March 2022
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Was color a casualty of COVID-19? Along with the freedom to gather, to attend live concerts and travel, did the pandemic rob us of opportunities to fully appreciate color?
Photography Project Shows Hanoi Through the Eyes of Migrant Workers
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- Published on 18 March 2022
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos courtesy of Livable Hanoi.
Some came from the mountains, some were born near the sea — all have come to Hanoi to make a living. They are the migrant workers of this city, yet to them Hanoi is more than just a place to work. Through the project Photovoice, here are some stories of how migrant workers have made the capital their home.
Huế Plans to Relocate 100-Year-Old French Mansion to Make Room for Hotel
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- Published on 17 March 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
To make room for new developments, Huế authorities are mulling options to uproot and relocate a century-old villa.
In Điện Điên and Mutant Lounge Radio Shows, a Hidden Universe of Vietnam's Electronic Music
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- Published on 17 March 2022
- Written by Elise Luong. Top image by Phan Nhi.
Many moons ago I had the pleasure of encountering Tobias Paramore’s lopsided grin in a dimly lit music event in Hanoi. Originally from Australia, Paramore has been creating electronic music since 2003. Currently based in Đà Nẵng, he arrived in Vietnam in 2016 and threw himself into the eclectic underground of Hanoi’s music scene.
[Photos] A Peaceful House by the Lake in Cổ Đông, Hanoi
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- Published on 14 March 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
This family home outside Hanoi proves that it is possible to build inside nature without destroying it in the process.
Digital Artist Transports Us Back to Hanoi Tramway’s Halcyon Days
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- Published on 11 March 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
Many Hanoians have seen historical photos of the capital’s lost tramway network, which was inaugurated in 1901. What began as a state-of-the-art electric tramway eventually fell into disrepair in the late 20th century, with some lines continuing to function as late as the 1980s.
Meet KURROCK, the First Vietnamese Rock Band in Japan
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- Published on 09 March 2022
- Written by Hải Yến and Ann Ann.
In KURROCK’s songs, one can appreciate a pronounced fusion of two seemingly detached music scenes that are 4,000 kilometers apart.
[Photos] A Recuperating Vietnam in 1980, as Documented by Philip Jones Griffiths
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- Published on 07 March 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
Released in 1971, Vietnam Inc. by Philip Jones Griffiths was a career-defining work for the Welsh photographer, whose candid, sympathetic images of Vietnam during the American War showed a much different side of the country to a global audience.
Ever Wonder What Happens to Your Plastic Bags? Ask Vietnam's Ve Chai Army.
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- Published on 04 March 2022
- Written by Trang Bùi. Photos by Kit Humphrey.
Lacking an effective official scheme, Hanoi relies on an army of informal workers to recycle its waste — a situation that hasn't changed over the last four decades.
Adorable Metro Illustrations Take Viewers on a Joyride Through Saigon
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- Published on 03 March 2022
- Written by Uyên Đỗ.
As fans of Vietnam’s busiest city, graphic designers An Nguyễn and Học Nguyễn launched a mock communication campaign to create prospective visual branding for the upcoming Ho Chi Minh City Metro. The vibrant project celebrates the city’s many identities through the crossover between its different lifebloods — namely traffic, food, architecture and people.
