Thai Thanh, One of Vietnam’s Most Iconic Songstresses, Passes Away at 86
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- Published on 18 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
Considered “the voice that echoes through time,” Thai Thanh is an unforgettable legend in Vietnam’s music history.
[Photos] In a H'Mong Village, Harvest Time Is When Perseverance Pays Off
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- Published on 17 March 2020
- Written by Mark Ratcliff. Photos by Mark Ratcliff.
Tending to a crop takes dedication. Workers are subjected to early mornings, sore bodies and weary minds. However, after all the trials and tribulations, harvest time — the world over — is usually a time of great joy.
Hẻm Gems: At Sadec Quan, a Celebration of Mekong Delta Noodles
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- Published on 14 March 2020
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
While bánh tằm is more often regarded as a popular street food dish in the Mekong Delta, my entrance to the world of this dish was family gatherings in Saigon.
Trance Legend Paul Van Dyk Rocks Lush
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- Published on 14 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer
When one of the city's longest-running and best-loved clubs welcomes a bona fide electronic music icon, it's bound to result in a night of ecstatic, hands in the air dancing.
Coronavirus Update: Vietnam’s Cases Rise to 39; Patients' Health Improves
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- Published on 12 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Adrien Jean.
Nine new coronavirus cases in Vietnam have been confirmed within the last three days.
Committing “Wow” Moments to Memory at Movenpick Phu Quoc
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- Published on 12 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
Finally having time to fly a kite on the beach with his son might be the memory a busy father cherishes for the rest of his life. “When we remember our childhoods it’s small moments like this that make it special,” explains Mövenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc’s GM Philippe Le Bourhis.
An Artist’s Role in Debate at Vo Tran Chau’s Solo Exhibition on Heritage
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- Published on 10 March 2020
- Written by Nhuan Dong. Photos by Nhuan Dong.
Located at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre in District 2, “Leaf Picking in the Ancient Forest” is artist Vo Tran Chau’s largest solo exhibition to date, and is currently on view from February 14 to April 26.
29 Letters. 29 Artists. A Cultural Journey Across Vietnam's History and Geography.
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- Published on 08 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
“Quoc Tu” features a plethora of images familiar to Vietnamese, from folk games and legends to more recent cultural artifacts such as the Flappy Bird game or Da Nang’s famous golden bridge.
Hẻm Gems: In Saigon's Greenest Cafe, a Rabbit, Cotton and Succulents Galore
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- Published on 06 March 2020
- Written by Khôi Phạm. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
On a windy autumn day of 2019, I did what any existentially precarious millennial would eventually do some time in their 20s: I bought a houseplant.
Saigon Proposes 50% Tax Cut for Tourism Businesses to Cushion Covid-19 Slump
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- Published on 04 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer. Graphic by Hien Nguyen.
The coronavirus epidemic has had a major impact on tourism-related industries in Vietnam.
[Photos] Immersing in a Lonely Japan Outside the Urban Crowds
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- Published on 04 March 2020
- Written by Adrien Jean. Photos by Adrien Jean.
Japan's cities are known for their dense urbanity and crowded subways, but they can also be isolating.
Saigon Postcard No. 22: Feline Obstruction
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- Published on 03 March 2020
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
If one needs further proof of cats' superiority to humans, one simply needs to consider their response to Saigon's perpetually stalled public transportation plans.
Hẻm Gems: Pho Chay Nhu and 35 Years of Serving Tasty Vegetarian Meals
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- Published on 28 February 2020
- Written by Govi Snell. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
A bowl full of noodles is one of the things that make me feel lucky to be alive, and alive in Saigon in particular.
Friday Night with Tentoesdown @ Lush
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- Published on 28 February 2020
- Written by Saigoneer
#letshavesomefun
[Photos] A Somehow-Spacious Tiny Apartment in Hanoi
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- Published on 27 February 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
Aesthetic pleasure doesn't fall prey to functionality and a dearth of square meters in this tiny Hanoi apartment.
[Photos] Cho Lon's First-Ever Post Office, as Seen in the 1920s
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- Published on 26 February 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
Located at the junction of Hai Thuong Lan Ong, Chau Van Liem and Cha Va Bridge in today’s Saigon, the post office of District 5 is a well-known landmark in the mind of denizens living in the area. Not many are aware, however, that the post office used to be based a few blocks away.
