Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 28 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
'The Mountains Sing,' a Quintessential Vietnamese Novel, Written in Memories
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- Published on 28 December 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Graphic by Hannah Hoàng.
As American bombers roared over the horizon preparing to drop fire and misery, air raid sirens screeched and people throughout Hanoi scrambled to find safety.
Saigoneer's 7 Best Ngõ Nooks of 2019
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- Published on 27 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
2019 again witnessed the continued need for humans to consume food and drink to satisfy our energy requirements.
[Photos] Saigoneer's Best Original Hanoi Photography of 2019
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- Published on 26 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
From Chau Doc's Muslin communities' Ramadan celebrations to Korean tourists posing for selfies at Hanoi's now-shuttered train street, here are some of Saigoneer's most memorable photography moments of 2019.
[Photos] Saigoneer's Best Original Photography of 2019
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- Published on 26 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
It’s been a year of big changes for Vietnam: an impressive year-end economic growth rate of 6.8%, a historic gold medal from the men’s football team at the SEA Games, and the arrival of numerous international brands in big cities like Saigon and Hanoi.
[Photos] Giant Caves and Animatronic Santa: Saigon Goes All out on Festivities
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- Published on 24 December 2019
- Written by Mark Ratcliff. Photos by Mark Ratcliff.
By this time of year, many expats living in Saigon have made the annual decision: return home to catch up with loved ones, or stay put in Vietnam. Those who stay in Saigon for Christmas may try to celebrate it any little way they can. Others simply ignore it.
Ladies Night - Christmas Eve @ Lush
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- Published on 24 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
Ngõ Nooks: Loading T Serves up Decadent Egg Coffee in a 1930s Architectural Gem
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- Published on 22 December 2019
- Written by Niobe Shaw. Photos by Kit Humphrey. .
Travel back in time to a café within a charming 1930s building, only a few hundred meters away from St Joseph’s Cathedral.
An Opera Lover’s Introduction to Cải Lương
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- Published on 21 December 2019
- Written by Jim Selkin. Photos by Jim Selkin.
“How would you like to see a performance of cải lương — traditional Vietnamese folk opera?” my local friend asked. “Great opportunity for photos, and I think we can go backstage.” Knowing my love of opera and photography, my response was an immediate “yes.”
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 21 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Hẻm Gems: A Secret Back-Alley Bún Ngan, Hidden in Plain Sight
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- Published on 21 December 2019
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Several months ago, the Saigoneer team went to 89 Nguyen Du for a Hẻm Gem on Ngo 89’s Hanoian snacks. Little did I know, we’d be going to the same location for an entirely different eatery later on.
How Vietnam's Pop Culture Leaves Behind Past Stigmas to Embrace Queerness
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- Published on 19 December 2019
- Written by Thi Nguyễn. Graphic by Hannah Hoàng.
The recent rise of music videos and pop culture products that feature androgynous idols and same-sex love has invited mixed responses and debates in the media, which open a window into Vietnam’s historical relationship with gender and sexuality.
A Young Hanoi Orchestra Brings Symphonic Disney Nights to Saigon
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- Published on 19 December 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos courtesy of Concert of Childhood Memory.
Growing up with the touching stories of Walt Disney Studios, many Saigoneers have formed a personal connection with the cheery tunes of songs like The Little Mermaid’s ‘Under the Sea’ or the iconic opening to The Lion King’s ‘Circle of Life.’
[Photos] The Evolution of Saigon Residents in an Ad, Ad, Ad World
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- Published on 17 December 2019
- Written by Adrien Jean. Photos by Adrien Jean.
Exploring Saigon’s streets through my lens has helped me to understand the city in a deeper way and to be a witness of its development.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 17 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
Saigon Postcard No. 20: Ephemeral Holiday Feelings
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- Published on 15 December 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Soft lights illuminate Saigon's dark alleys and streets the way holiday cheer brightens the lamentations for another year passing.
Hẻm Gems: Home-Cooked Taiwanese Comfort Food for a Cold Saigon Day
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- Published on 14 December 2019
- Written by Brendan Ryan. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
District 5, Saigon’s Chinatown, is full of delicious eateries serving Cantonese food. For something new, try Va Thanh, an unassuming restaurant with top-notch Taiwanese home-style cooking.
Friday Night with DJ Assive @ Lush
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- Published on 14 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Year in Review: Saigoneer's 20 Picks for Best Vietnamese Music of 2019
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- Published on 12 December 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Top graphic by Mimi Le.
In a nutshell, 2019 has been a year of milestones, blurring of genres and retrospection for Vietnamese music.
[Photos] A Historic Night of Bão to Celebrate a Historic Gold Medal 60 Years in the Making
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- Published on 11 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Vietnam’s U-22 men’s football team just won their first-ever SEA Games gold medal.
