Nguyen Phan Que Mai in Culture
On the Cusp of a Modern New Year, Reflections on a Simpler Tet Past
Every year, as the pages from my block calendar peel off, bringing me towards another Vietnamese New Year, my mind once again fills with nostalgia about an old Tet. Tet in my memory begins with my childhood in a small house nestled under a coconut grove on the outskirts of Bac Lieu in the Mekong Delta. Those were days of hardship, yet my parents worked hard so that Tet could bloom magnificently for all of us.
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Saigon Postcard No. 21: The Year of the Rat Wedding
They say it's bad to get married during your year on the Lunar Calendar.
Michael Tatarski in Music & Arts
Art Platform S.E.A. Focus Brings Together 20 Galleries From Vietnam, Asia
In its second year, the art platform brought together 20 galleries from across Asia and beyond, highlighting a diverse range of contemporary Asian artists in one space.
Khoi Pham in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: At a Corner of Nguyen Van Linh, Saigon's Best Korean Cold Noodles
Much like a stereotypical meet-cute in a romantic comedy, the majority of my most memorable food experiences often involve a faux pas of varying degrees of humiliation.
Thi Nguyen in Music & Arts
Fashion, Contemporary Art Ruminations Intermingle in Designer Cong Tri's 'Cục Im Lặng'
Cuc Im Lang, the latest exhibition from renowned fashion designer Nguyen Cong Tri, presented ten collections spanning his 20-year career through the lens of ten contemporary artists across different mediums and practices.
Jim Selkin in Sports
In a D5 Gym, a Soft-Spoken Muay Thai Legend Trains Future Fighters
I first encountered Muay Thai on a photo assignment in Bangkok a number of years ago, and this graceful, devastatingly lethal martial art has piqued my curiosity ever since. After returning to the United States, I began following the sport via late-night cable TV matches broadcast from Southeast Asia.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] A Stroll Along Saigon's Tet Flower Streets in the 1960s
Flowers never go out of fashion.
Khoi Pham in Culture
[Illustrations] The Mythological Race That Created Vietnam's Zodiac, Retold in Watercolor
After 12 years, Vietnam’s zodiac cycle will once again reset to welcome the Year of the Mouse, the first animal in the dozen.
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Nguyen Phan Que Mai in Culture
On the Cusp of a Modern New Year, Reflections on a Simpler Tet Past
Every year, as the pages from my block calendar peel off, bringing me towards another Vietnamese New Year, my mind once again fills with nostalgia about an old Tet. Tet in my memory begins with my chi...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Northern Vietnam Just Had the Hottest Start to a Year in 5 Decades
Is it just us, or is it a little hot in here?
Saigoneer in Postcards
Saigon Postcard No. 21: The Year of the Rat Wedding
They say it's bad to get married during your year on the Lunar Calendar.
Saigoneer in Film & TV
21 Studio Ghibli Films Are Coming to Netflix Vietnam in the Next 3 Months
In the upcoming months, Ghibli aficionados in Vietnam will be able to stream their favorite flicks right at home.
Saigoneer in Saigon
2,000 Street Cleaners to Work Through Tet to Collect Saigon's Holiday Trash
Many Saigoneers will celebrate Tet by returning home, traveling to an exotic corner of the globe, or simply breathing in enormous lungfuls of the fresh air of a city with millions fewer residents.
Michael Tatarski in Music & Arts
Art Platform S.E.A. Focus Brings Together 20 Galleries From Vietnam, Asia
In its second year, the art platform brought together 20 galleries from across Asia and beyond, highlighting a diverse range of contemporary Asian artists in one space.
Khoi Pham in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: At a Corner of Nguyen Van Linh, Saigon's Best Korean Cold Noodles
Much like a stereotypical meet-cute in a romantic comedy, the majority of my most memorable food experiences often involve a faux pas of varying degrees of humiliation.
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Vietnam Dental Care: Getting to the Root of the Matter
Over the last decade, Vietnam has become a global center for medical tourism as an equilibrium has been struck between affordable care price...
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The Merits of Experiencing Tet on a Tropical Island
During Tet, the most important time of the year in Vietnam, Saigon empties, its beloved energy spilling out alongside the droves of people r...
Saigoneer in Resorts
Experiencing Luxury and Nature at Premier Village Phu Quoc
Located closer to Cambodia than Vietnam, Phu Quoc boasts unique ecosystems consisting of mountains covered in verdant forests and lush seagr...
Saigoneer in Eat & Drink
A Look Back at Craft Beer’s First Five Years in Vietnam with Pasteur Street
If you’re Vietnamese, there is a very good chance that the first craft beer you ever had was a Pasteur Street Brewing Company Jasmine IPA. This...
Saigoneer in Resorts
Japanese and Vietnamese Styles Commingle with Nature at Alba Wellness Valley
When emerging from a grove of bamboo accompanied by early evening frog songs after a soak in a natural onsen and catching sight of a red bri...
Saigoneer in Hotels
The Art of Everyday Living in Saigon
“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls,” according to Pablo Picasso.
Saigoneer in Retail
King Cake’s Storied History and Arrival in Saigon
While relatively unknown in Vietnam, King Cake is one of the most popular holiday desserts in the world.
Saigoneer in Service
Comedian Ardal O’Hanlon Extends Popular Set to Saigon
“There is no medium like stand up for ranting and raving about the petty frustrations of modern life and making sense of the world.” This ans...
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How Saigon’s Over-Chlorinated Water Affects Hair and Skin
Saigon’s water supply suffers from over-chlorination, which can have wide-ranging impacts one’s hair and skin.
Arts & Culture
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Saigoneer Podcast: Some of Our Favorite 2019 Segments
Our final episode of 2019 is available now!
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Saigoneer Podcast: Tet Food Improvements and Writer Nguyen Phan Que Mai
The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!
Raquel Guerra Aragonés in Music & Arts
The Masterful Urban Symbolism of 'Turn Left, Turn Right' Author Jimmy Liao
Jimmy Liao is a prolific Taiwanese illustrator and author who has expanded readership of picture books beyond children to general audiences....
Eat & Drink
Michael Tatarski in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: The Porcine Pleasure of a D2 Cơm Tấm Outpost
What comes to mind when you hear the words 'District 2'?
Khoi Pham in Street Food
Hẻm Gems: At a Corner of Nguyen Van Linh, Saigon's Best Korean Cold Noodles
Much like a stereotypical meet-cute in a romantic comedy, the majority of my most memorable food experiences often involve a faux pas of var...
Thi Nguyen in Street Food
Hẻm Gem: Bún Cá Sứa With a Stock That Tastes Like the Ocean
A friend once told me that Saigon is a place that makes you feel like you can travel anywhere.
Stories
Saigoneer in Saigon
2,000 Street Cleaners to Work Through Tet to Collect Saigon's Holiday Trash
Many Saigoneers will celebrate Tet by returning home, traveling to an exotic corner of the globe, or simply breathing in enormous lungfuls o...
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Weekend Stories Roundup: Tet Cleanup, Quang Nam Tourism and Wuhan Flu
Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook . Each morning, we select some of the most important stories from Sa...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
Da Lat Officials Stop Construction of Illegal Glass Bridge in Valley of Love
Somehow work on the bridge had progressed significantly before anyone noticed.
Society
Saigoneer in Tech
Grab Vietnam Appoints Its First Female CEO, Nguyen Thai Hai Van
The current managing director of Grab Vietnam, Jerry Lim, will return to Singapore to his role as Regional Head of Customer Experience.
Michael Tatarski in Development
In the Race to Power Vietnam, Green Energy Grows Faster Than Policies Can Catch Up
For a few months earlier this year, it seemed like there was no stopping the wave of renewable energy projects coming online in Vietnam.
Saigoneer in Architecture
[Photos] Da Nang House Strikes a Balance Between Private and Common Spaces
Located in a suburban area of Da Nang, the house benefits from its green surroundings.
Heritage
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Thu Thiem Church, Convent Classified as City-Level Heritage Sites by Saigon
After years of precarious existence in the face of constant development in the Thu Thiem Peninsula, the two Roman Catholic institutions have...
Saigoneer in Vietnam
[Photos] An Aerial Perspective of Pleiku and Kon Tum in 1970
In today’s Vietnam, Pleiku in Gia Lai Province is the Central Highlands’ third-biggest city, after Da Lat and Buon Ma Thuot.
Saigoneer in Saigon
[Photos] A Brief Tribute to Saigon’s Old Electricity Substations and Their Iconic Logo
Have you ever spotted these substations peppered across downtown Saigon and wondered what the initials CEE stands for?
Event Coverage
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Ladies Night @ Lush
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
Saigoneer in Event Coverage
Saturday Night @ Lush
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Saigoneer in Event Coverage
DJ Paul Van Dyk @ Lush
Lush rang in the new year with a blast, inviting German trance/house DJ mastermind Paul Van Dyk to play his first show in Vietnam on January...
Events
Saigoneer in Events
Board Game Sunday with Free Chips from Union Jack's @ Indika
After our bumper first edition we're back for more Board Game fun!
Saigoneer in Events
Thao Dien Farmer's Market - Spring Edition @ Saigon Outcast
Come and browse some of Saigon's freshest produce, most delicious homemade goods and makers of cute household-decor at our next Thao Dien Fa...
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PIU PIU BLOCK PARTY X - The Pyjama Party Edition @ Piu Piu
IT'S THAT TIME OF THE MONTH! 08.02.2020
Saigoneer in Events
The already seen never seen @ Vin Gallery
Vin Gallery is excited to announce ‘The already seen never seen’ by artist Trần Trọng Vũ. ‘The already seen never seen’ features multimedia ...
Saigoneer in Events
Tet's Eve Celebration @ Broma
It seems like holidays never end. For those who are still lingering in Saigon, let's watch the fireworks and celebrate Tet's Eve with us on ...
Saigoneer in Events
Tết Free Flow at Indika with Nic Ford + Sonar Lee @ Indika
Time to ring in the new year. The rat is coming and to celebrate we're having a party from 4pm till 1am! With music from Nic Ford and Sonar ...
Saigoneer in Events
Spartan Community Workout tháng 1/2020 - January 2020 @ Thao Dien Pearl
Registration form: https://forms.gle/Nn1KaExbR2e1hw7i9
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TẾT Weekender @ The Lighthouse
Clear skies, Free roads, Open dance floors.. TET Staycationers let's dance!
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Friday Poker Tournaments @ The Tipsy Unicorn
Texas Hold'em Tournament every Friday at 9 pm
