[Photos] The Retro Artistry of Vietnam's Hand-Drawn Song Sheet Covers
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- Published on 12 April 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
Does a song have a color?
[Photos] The Joy and Heady Rush of Getting Caught in Saigon's Off-Season Rain
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- Published on 10 April 2020
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Right in the middle of the sweat-drenched, sun-singed, punishing April heat, Saigon welcomes the season’s rare showers with open arms.
90% of Vietnamese Surveyed in WWF Covid-19 Study Support Closing Wildlife Markets
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- Published on 10 April 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
The first survey analyzing public opinion about the connection between COVID-19 and the wildlife trade in Asia shows widespread support for the elimination of wildlife markets.
Saigon Postcard No. 23: A Round of Applause
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- Published on 08 April 2020
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?'"
A Local Artist's Vision of Vietnam, Rendered in the Dreamlike Nature of Anime
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- Published on 06 April 2020
- Written by Khoi Pham. Illustrations courtesy of Do Minh Hai.
In 2016, Toho released the Japanese romantic fantasy Your Name. worldwide to rapturous reception. The feature, written and directed by Makoto Shinkai, went on to become the most financially successful Japanese film of all time, cementing its auteur’s status as one of Asia’s most prominent animation powerhouses.
To Learn How to Love Your Jeans Sustainably, Talk to Saigon's Denimheads
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- Published on 05 April 2020
- Written by Govi Snell. Top graphic by Hannah Hoang.
I never feel better than when I am ensconced in denim. This love for jeans is caught up in my genuine adoration of the cowboy aesthetic, the particular beauty of a denim-clad ass and the snug hug of a jean jacket, cocoon-like and comfortable.
[Photos] In Yangon's Forsaken Amusement Park, Nature Finds Home in Decrepit Artifacts
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- Published on 31 March 2020
- Written by Adrien Jean. Photos by Adrien Jean.
Yangon Amusement Park was built in 1997 by the former military junta as a flashy distraction from their violent dictatorship.
Saigon, Hanoi to Discharge 30 Covid-19 Patients Today, Including Case 17
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- Published on 30 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
As the number of Covid-19 cases in Vietnam continues to rise, many patients across the country have also recovered.
Kite-Flying in Saigon in the Age of Coronavirus
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- Published on 29 March 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
As normal daily life grinds to a halt, last weekend was the final chance for some Saigoneers to take part in a favorite pastime: flying kites at sunset.
3 Covid-19 Patients in Da Nang Discharged; Dozens More Test Negative
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- Published on 27 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are 136 Covid-19 patients currently being treated in medical facilities in Vietnam.
Ngõ Nooks: Sumptuous Vegetarian Ramen in a Quiet Truc Bach Hideaway
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- Published on 27 March 2020
- Written by Niobe Shaw. Photos courtesy of Vege-ro.
If you’ve ventured to the land of ramen, it’s likely you have a Japan hangover. Vege-ro’s authentic, rich meals could, for a while at least, help you recover.
Saigoneer's Guide to What to Watch While Staying at Home
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- Published on 26 March 2020
- Written by Khoi Pham. Graphic by Hien Nguyen.
As the coronavirus outbreak stretches its treacherous tendrils across all aspects of our society, the lives of Vietnamese are gradually becoming more confined to the four walls of our home.
From Nature, Vietnam Slowly Forges Its Own Brand of Contemporary Architecture
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- Published on 25 March 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top image by Hannah Hoang.
When it comes to architecture in Saigon, a tiny fraction of buildings receive the vast majority of attention.
Mekong Delta Slammed by Worst Drought, Saltwater Intrusion in Decades
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- Published on 25 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the Covid-19 pandemic has understandably dominated the news recently, a disaster is unfolding in the Mekong Delta.
Thua Thien-Hue Plans to Build 157-Hectare Bird Sanctuary
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- Published on 23 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
The 157-hectare bird sanctuary 15 kilometers outside of Hue aims to attract wild birds back to their natural habitat.
Saigoneer Bookshelf: The Different Dealings of Trauma in 'Birds of Paradise Lost'
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- Published on 22 March 2020
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Graphic by Hannah Hoang.
“I just can’t get the voices out my head,” Andrew Lam explains of his writing process.
[Illustrations] A Playful Look Into Vietnamese Ingredients by Lucia Pham
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- Published on 22 March 2020
- Written by Govi Snell. Illustrations courtesy of Lucia Pham.
Lucia Pham has created a set of four illustrations of Vietnamese cuisine featuring whimsical, personified ingredients.
Hẻm Gems: Piquant Thai Noodles in D7 for the Age of Takeout
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- Published on 21 March 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
It's the simple things in life that sometimes bring the greatest pleasure.
Vietnam's Movie Industry Strides Forward as Much Work Remains
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- Published on 19 March 2020
- Written by Jae Shin. Graphic by Hien Nguyen.
After all it’s been through in conjunction with the historical journey of the nation itself, it's safe to say that it has been one hell of a ride for the Vietnamese film industry.
Saigoneer Bookshelf: Finding Hong in Gangster Noir Thriller ‘Dragonfish’
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- Published on 18 March 2020
- Written by Linh Nguyen. Image by Hannah Hoang.
For those of us who have read countless books by Vietnamese authors and members of the diaspora, the novel Dragonfish is not just one more installment of ethnic literature or postwar fiction.
