Rec Tour Returns This July With Month Full of Live Music Across Central Vietnam
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- Published on 06 June 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
From a humble audio recording studio, Rec Room went from a small close-knit community of like-minded music lovers to organizing multi-event live performance tours spanning provinces.
Left Foot Brake, Right Foot Gas: Hanoi's Go-Kart Track Is Fast and Glorious
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- Published on 02 June 2022
- Written by Linh Phạm. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Moments before the engine started, I became aware of the fact that just a few centimeters of metal and plastic separated my butt and the asphalt.
Hẻm Gems: Eggs? On My Bánh Cuốn? It's More Likely Than You Think.
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- Published on 28 May 2022
- Written by Khôi Phạm. Photos by Lê Thái Hoàng Nguyên.
The simplicity of an egg is an underrated beauty that we often take for granted.
'My Father’s Bàng Tree': A Poem by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
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- Published on 26 May 2022
- Written by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai. Art by Mình là Đỗ. Top graphic by Hannah Hoàng.
This poem is featured in Volume 1 of In My Ear, Your Voice Still Flickering // Bên tai tôi, giọng người vẫn chờn vờn, a three-part, bilingual collection of works by more than 20 Vietnamese artists and writers, curated by Saigoneer in collaboration with Miami Book Fair.
The Trio of 7UPPERCUTS Exist for the Love of Punk and One Another
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- Published on 25 May 2022
- Written by Tài Thy. Top graphic by Hannah Hoàng. Photos courtesy of 7UPPERCUTS.
Founded in 2017, 7UPPPERCUTS signifies a new generation of musicians who are teeming with youthful and creative energy. 7UP’s music, filled with the rebellious spirit of punk rock, not only delivers happy-go-lucky lyrics, bouncy tunes, and vivacious concerts, but also ushers in a promising era for punk in Vietnam.
Here's What a Night of Post-Football Đi Bão Looks Like in Saigon and Hanoi
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- Published on 24 May 2022
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Linh Phạm and Alberto Prieto.
In Vietnam, the dynamic between football and đi bão is not much different from monsoon rain and garden mushrooms.
Vietnam Wins Gold Medals in Men's and Women's Football at SEA Games
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- Published on 23 May 2022
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Linh Phạm.
After a gold medal in men’s football last night, Vietnam ended the SEA Games 2021 with a historic medal haul and successfully defended our reign in both men’s and women’s football.
[Video] Vintage VHS Travelogue Takes You to Đà Lạt in 1992
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- Published on 22 May 2022
- Written by Saigoneer. Top image by Hannah Hoàng.
Get ready for a road trip with nostalgia riding shotgun.
Ngõ Nooks: Three Generations of Noodles on the Pavement at Bún Riêu Hồng Phúc
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- Published on 20 May 2022
- Written by Hà Bích Ngọc. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Connecting Hòe Nhai and Hàng Đậu, Hồng Phúc is one of the shortest alleys in Hanoi. However, this small alley is a paradise for people who love bún, especially if one is craving a meticulously prepared bowl of bún riêu.
Game Concept 'Vệ Thần' Crafts a Magical Realm From Vietnam's Wealth of Folklore
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- Published on 18 May 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
The recent renaissance in Vietnam's game-making market has been strongly driven by independent studios delivering highly acclaimed and anticipated productions.
Read Saigoneer's Literary Zine, Featuring 20 Works by Vietnamese Writers and Artists
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- Published on 17 May 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
In My Ear, Your Voice Still Flickering // Bên tai tôi, giọng người vẫn chờn vờn is a collection of work from twenty Vietnamese writers and artists released as part of the Miami Book Fair, one of America's largest literature festivals.
Long Jumper Proposes to Sepak Takraw Partner After Winning Gold at SEA Games
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- Published on 16 May 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
In a rare moment of levity, a SEA Games proposal tied everything up in a neat bow after a medal-packed day for Vietnam.
How Châu Đốc's Chăm Muslim Community Celebrates Ramadan
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- Published on 15 May 2022
- Written by Joanik Bellalou. Photos by Joanik Bellalou.
Vietnam's recent four-day holiday coincided with observations of Ramadan this year.
Controversy Brews Over 'Minh Mạng' Herbal Tea Brand's Song Joong-Ki Packaging
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- Published on 15 May 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
A tea product featuring the face of a South Korean celebrity has turned into a royal pain for its manufacturer.
Just a Love Letter to Saigon's Tropical Fruits
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- Published on 15 May 2022
- Written by Govi Snell and Hoàng Hạnh Phương. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
How lovely to have taste buds and to have tasty things to eat.
Hẻm Gems: Just a Short Walk From Bến Thành, a Hearty Bún Chả for Lunch
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- Published on 13 May 2022
- Written by Vũ Thị Như Quỳnh. Photos by Lê Thái Hoàng Nguyên. Top graphic by Hannah Hoàng.
In his essay collection Hà Nội 36 Phố Phường (The 36 Streets of Hanoi), Thạch Lam famously writes "Ngàn năm bửu vật đất Thăng Long / Bún chả là đây có phải không?" The couplet compares bún chả to a thousand-year-old delicacy that only Hanoi has.
Here Are the Fabulous Finalists of Miss Universe's National Costume Design Competition
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- Published on 12 May 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
From feng shui to bánh tráng trộn, the chosen designers find their inspiration everywhere.
Facing Another Removal Plan, Will Chợ Cũ Tôn Thất Đạm Survive 2022?
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- Published on 11 May 2022
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Alberto Prieto.
After years of existing on paper, Saigon authorities’ plan to remove chợ cũ might become a reality this year.
At Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge's Launch, Exuberance and Selfies Galore
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- Published on 10 May 2022
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
After seven years under construction, the Thủ Thiêm 2 Bridge officially opened for traffic at 5pm, April 28. This was a much-anticipated project for Saigoneers, with over VND3.1 trillion in investment — the most of the city’s existing bridges at the time of writing.
Đà Lạt-Born French Writer Linda Lê Passes Away at 58
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- Published on 10 May 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
Born in Đà Lạt in 1963, Linda Lê moved to France as an adolescent and went on to write numerous award-winning works of fiction in French.
