Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 09 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Activist Diep Vuong Named Global Citizen of the Year for Work to Fight Human Trafficking
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- Published on 09 November 2018
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Vietnamese-American activist Diep Vuong, who used to be a refugee in the US, recently won the prestigious award for her work to stop human trafficking.
Hẻm Gems: Come for the Architecture, Stay for the Architecture
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- Published on 09 November 2018
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Mervin Lee.
In an age when seemingly every building in Saigon has been knocked down for redevelopment at least once, it's rare to be able to spend time in a truly unique architectural gem.
Busy Bookaholics, Behold Saigon's First-Ever Book Vending Machine
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- Published on 09 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Duc Van.
The vending machine is located at Sense Market underneath September 23 Park.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Beat Laos 3-0 in AFF Championship Opener
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- Published on 09 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.
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A Rare Look Inside the Hue Imperial Court in 1895 in Watercolor
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- Published on 08 November 2018
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'La cour de Hue' (The court of Hue) is a series of painting done by Nguyen Van Nhan in 1895, during the reign of Thanh Thai, emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty at the time.
Paintings by Artist Bui Xuan Phai on Display in London Asian Art Week
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- Published on 08 November 2018
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Two London galleries are displaying dozens of pieces of artwork by painters Bui Xuan Phai and Nguyen Tu Nghiem as part of the 2018 edition of Asian Art In London from November 5 to 9.
Rescuers Race Against Time to Save Miners Trapped by Flooded Hoa Binh Cave
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- Published on 08 November 2018
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Families of stranded miners are hoping for a miracle.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Ranks 44th in English Proficiency Index
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- Published on 08 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brian Letwin.
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Vietnamese-American Writer Ocean Vuong to Release Debut Novel Next Year
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- Published on 07 November 2018
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Earlier this year, Vietnamese-American poet and writer Ocean Vuong won the prestigious 2017 T. S. Elliot Prize for his poetry collection Night Sky With Exit Wounds.
Vietnamese Farmers Spend $989m on Imported Pesticides Last Year: Report
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- Published on 07 November 2018
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According to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Vietnam spent US$989 million in 2017 on imported pesticide and materials, up by 36.4% from 2016.
Friday Day Of The Dead @ Lush
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Vu
Jose Cuervo and Lush Saigon are proud to present Day of the Dead at Lush featuring DJ Mike Hyper on the decks.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Vu
Halloween special on Ladies Night at Lush was Spooktacular!
[Illustrations] A Halcyon Hanoi Through Artist Pham Anh's Ultra-Realistic Oil Paintings
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- Published on 07 November 2018
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Living in the same neighborhood for an extended period of time can lead one to take it for granted. But it only requires the perspective of an artistically inclined outsider to make you fall in love with the everyday scenery again.
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Vu
Lush Insane Asylum, this was the first of 4 nights of insane Halloween fun!
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Vu
Gather all your girlfriends for a fun time at Lush on Tuesdays Ladies Night.
Vietnamese Actor Wins Rookie Award at Tokyo Film Festival for Role in 'Song Lang'
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- Published on 07 November 2018
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Lien Binh Phat has become the first Vietnamese actor to win a rookie award at the Tokyo International Film Fest (TIFF).
Morning Stories Roundup: Jetstar Sacks 2 Workers for Flinging Passenger Luggage
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- Published on 07 November 2018
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Cirque le Soir - The Return of World Chilloween Circus @ Chill Skybar
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- Published on 06 November 2018
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Chill Skybar celebrated Halloween with "The Return of World Chilloween Circus".
VinFast to Launch New Electronic Scooter Called 'Klara' This Month
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- Published on 06 November 2018
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VinFast will start selling its new motorcycle model from November 20.
