Losing Myself (and My Work Stress) in the Wacky World of Jazz Dance
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- Published on 17 October 2022
- Written by Lê Thanh Nhiên. Photos by Lê Thái Hoàng Nguyên. Graphic by Hannah Hoàng.
Since I started my foray into jazz dance, the most common question I’ve gotten has been “What, you can dance to jazz?”
In Đà Nẵng, a Vintage Money Aficionado Forgoes Professorship for Life in the Night Market
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- Published on 15 October 2022
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
What gives one’s life meaning? For some, it’s faith, family or art. For Trần Văn Nam, it’s money, but not in the way you probably imagine.
'Đông Nam Bộ' Project Invites 14 Young Artists to Draw the History of Their Hometowns
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- Published on 12 October 2022
- Written by Mầm and Khóa Fa.
“Đông Nam Bộ” is a collection of illustrations reflecting the culture, history and local charms of provinces in the Southeast Region of Vietnam. The artworks were all created by artists who live or grew up in the region.
From North to South, Glimpses of Street Life in Vietnam in the Early 1990s
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- Published on 11 October 2022
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos courtesy of Laurent KB.
If there’s a thing this writer remembers distinctly about the early 1990s, it would be nothing, because I was barely a person that could eat and survive by myself.
What Creating a Sign Language App Taught Me About the Hardships of Vietnam's Deaf Community
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- Published on 07 October 2022
- Written by Phạm Ninh Giang. Graphic by Hannah Hoàng.
In neighborhood communities, deaf children are often bullied by their hearing friends, according to my classmate Nguyễn Tài Minh.
Hẻm Gems: In Đà Nẵng, Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng's Sauce Is Good Enough to Drink
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- Published on 07 October 2022
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
The secret is the sauce. And the sauce is a secret. The owners of Đà Nẵng’s Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng refuse to reveal the recipe for the rich, meaty, and multi-faceted sauce that falls somewhere between hex colors #A07212 and #A0522D. It elevates a familiar bánh xèo into a meal that draws in enough guests to have essentially taken over an entire downtown hẻm.
Meet Chú Hai Bạc, Saigon's Veteran Vespa and Lambretta 'Doctor'
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- Published on 04 October 2022
- Written by Vương Anh. Photos by Lê Thái Hoàng Nguyên.
Even in his 70s, Phan Văn Bạc — better known among friends and fans as chú Hai Bạc — is still getting his hands dirty every day working with engines, screws and bolts to take care of vintage Vespas and Lambrettas. Bạc is among a handful of veteran mechanics remaining in Saigon whose specialties are Vespas and Lambrettas.
Ngõ Nooks: Bud'mo, a Ukrainian Welcome as Warm as a Shot of Nastoyka
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- Published on 02 October 2022
- Written by Linh Phạm. Photos by Linh Phạm and Trang Hip.
“O sultan, Turkish devil and damned devil’s kith and kin, secretary to Lucifer himself…You will not, you son of a bitch, make subjects of Christian sons; we've no fear of your army, by land and by sea we will battle with thee, f*** your mother.”
Vietnam's Cultural Diversity via 3 Versions of Sọ Dừa in Kinh, Chăm, Raglai Folklore
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- Published on 29 September 2022
- Written by Yui Nguyễn. Illustrations by Hannah Hoàng and Hương Đỗ.
On Sọ Dừa’s birth certificate, how should one fill in the “ethnic group” field?
Be Gay, Do Pride: Hanoi Pride Week Ends on Cheery Notes Last Sunday
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- Published on 28 September 2022
- Written by Linh Phạm. Photos by Léo-Paul Guyot and Linh Phạm.
Last Sunday, Hanoi Pride Week 2022 came to a conclusion with thousands of people joining in the festivities.
Hẻm Gems: Café Slow Cultivates a Natural Habitat for Creature Comforts
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- Published on 24 September 2022
- Written by Charlie Harper. Photos by Đỗ Anh Chương.
It's incredibly challenging to set yourself apart in Ho Chi Minh City's overcaffeinated café scene. The city's narrow streets and hẻms are brimming with beans.
How a Plane Carcass Became a Museum and Community Hangout in Hanoi
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- Published on 22 September 2022
- Written by Linh Phạm. Photos by Linh Phạm.
The massive chunk of metal greeted me as soon as I stepped through the gate.
A Saigon Restaurant Poisoned Dozens of Stray Cats. What Happened to Those That Survived?
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- Published on 20 September 2022
- Written by Uyên Đỗ. Photos by Lê Thái Hoàng Nguyên, Đỗ Anh Chương and Lê Hoàng Nguyên Anh.
Almost 10 months ago, my life was turned upside down as our household welcomed a new feline member.
Hẻm Gems: The Secret Realm of Good Vibes Behind the Doors of Passengers Cafe
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- Published on 19 September 2022
- Written by Uyên Đỗ. Photos by Đỗ Anh Chương. Graphics by Hannah Hoàng.
Like any person born after the year 1990, I am chronically affected by the condition of dawdling at a coffee shop for a supposed boost in productivity and “the vibes” when the clock strikes close to a due date.
Review: 'Cù Lao Xác Sống' Is the Worst Movie I've Ever Watched. I Love It to Death.
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- Published on 18 September 2022
- Written by Khôi Phạm.
When we entered the auditorium to watch Cù Lao Xác Sống, no theater attendant was there to check our tickets. Perhaps the telling emptiness of the room made them realize they could be doing better things with their life than shepherding unsuspecting watchers to such a vulgar display of cinematic abhorrence.
The Curious Subculture of Vietnamese New Wave
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- Published on 14 September 2022
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top image by Hannah Hoang.
You never know where a story idea is going to come from.
Meet Humm, the Music Collective Blending Soft Tunes With Orchestral Instruments
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- Published on 13 September 2022
- Written by Ann Ann. Top image by Simona Nguyễn. Photos courtesy of Humm.
Though palpably yearning in nature, Humm's music invites listeners to embark on a journey where healing is the quintessential experience.
'Bronze Drum,' an Entertaining, TV-Ready Reimagining of the Legend of Hai Bà Trưng
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- Published on 12 September 2022
- Written by Paul Christiansen.
Turning a beloved but brief legend based on scant historical evidence into a page-turning novel is no easy task. But Phong Nguyen’s book Bronze Drum succeeds in depicting the upbringing and rebellious triumphs of Hai Bà Trưng as a gripping epic that hits conventional storytelling beats.
Short Film 'Don't' Dreams of a World With an All-Asian Crime-Fighting Squad
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- Published on 09 September 2022
- Written by Linh Phạm. Photos courtesy of Sally Tran.
One day, Sally Tran realized that many of her friends in New York City were going to self-defense classes and buying weapons to protect themselves in the city they call home.
Đợi Kiều: A New Creative Project Examines 'Truyện Kiều' With Fresh Eyes
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- Published on 09 September 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
In an effort to facilitate new discussion and appreciation of Vietnam’s national epic poem The Tale of Kiều, this September, the team behind YUME - Art Project is launching a series of events titled “Đợi Kiều” (Waiting for Kiều). The initiative comprises the minishow “Thư gửi cung mây,” the seminar “Truyện Kiều - Ca dao & Hồn Việt,” and a contemporary cải lương performance titled “Đợi Kiều.”
