Two People, 54 Ethnic Groups, One Photo at a Time
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- Published on 27 October 2021
- Written by Madeleine List. Photos by Alden Anderson.
Through their photography project, Vietnam the People, Alden Anderson and Nguyễn Thị Yến Trinh have documented most of the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam.
What's the Deal With Cơm Tấm-Flavored Potato Chips?
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- Published on 27 October 2021
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Graphics by Hannah Hoàng, Phan Nhi and Hải Anh. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
A quirky legend surrounds the invention of the potato chip, and its identity has only gotten odder over the years.
How to Make a Bamboo Basket Boat, as Demonstrated by Phú Yên Artisans
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- Published on 26 October 2021
- Written by Trương Hoài Vũ. Photos by Trương Hoài Vũ. Translated by Saigoneer.
As part of the sweltering south-central coast, Phu Yen Province has cultivated strong roots in the arts of gathering and rearing seafood.
Saigoneer Podcast: The Demise of the Saigon Tax Center; Old v. New Photos of Vietnam
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- Published on 25 October 2021
- Written by Saigoneer. Top image by Hannah Hoang.
It's time for the second season of the podcast!
Spending Lockdown With Your Parents: Does Familiarity Breed Contempt?
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- Published on 24 October 2021
- Written by Như Quỳnh. Illustration by Hannah Hoàng.
The recent periods of social distancing have not only created opportunities for families to spend plenty of time together, but also created a lot of mental pressure when members scramble to find personal space. As a result, individuals learned to face themselves and their family members; distances could be reduced, yet there are new boundaries that must be respected.
How a Hanoi Collective Found Audio-Visual Beauty in Bamboo and Red River Soil
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- Published on 22 October 2021
- Written by Tobias Paramore. Photos courtesy of the VCCA.
Traditional music in Vietnam is a complex fabric woven of many threads. Some strands extend hundreds of kilometers across the country and others reach across borders and oceans to nearby neighbors.
The Artist Making a Miniature Saigon Out of Lego Blocks
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- Published on 21 October 2021
- Written by Thế Anh. Photos courtesy of Khang Lego.
If a bowl of hủ tiếu were the size of a Lego brick, how many hủ tiếu would you have?
Vietnamese Photographer Clinches 2nd Prize in UK Biology Photo Competition
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- Published on 21 October 2021
- Written by Saigoneer. .
Trương Hoài Vũ's 'Hòn Yến marine ecosystem' nabbed the honor of runner-up in the 2021 Royal Society of Biology’s photography competition in the Photographer of The Year category.
How Social ChangeMakers Brings People Together to Create a Better Future
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- Published on 15 October 2021
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top image by Hải Anh.
In this pandemic era, sometimes we need a little help connecting with other people.
What Happened to the Saigon Tax Center's Moroccan Mosaic Staircase?
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- Published on 14 October 2021
- Written by Saigoneer. Top image by Dona Đỗ Ngọc.
Exactly five years ago this week, construction workers began tearing apart the Saigon Tax Center building to make way for a new development project.
[Photos] A Day Trip to 1968 Vung Tau
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- Published on 12 October 2021
- Written by Saigoneer.
Time for a trip to the coast.
Chó: The Four National Breeds of Vietnamese Doggos
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- Published on 10 October 2021
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top graphic by Phan Nhi.
It’s an inarguable fact that dogs are the purest of animals.
Can Street Art Help Restore One of Hanoi's Poorest Communities?
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- Published on 08 October 2021
- Written by Elise Luong. Photos by Bac Ha.
Can street art lead to urban restoration? Or is it wilful gentrification? In February 2020, the Phuc Tan Public Art Project officially opened — the work on display offers engaging art and stirs up intriguing questions in equal measure.
[Photo] An Open-Air Cafe in Hoi An to Catch the Morning Sunlight
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- Published on 07 October 2021
- Written by Saigoneer. .
"I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?” said renowned artist Vincent Willem van Gogh. Perhaps coffee should have been added to the list.
The Zoologist Who Makes Animal Origami out of Vietnam's Banknotes
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- Published on 06 October 2021
- Written by Uyên Đỗ. Photos courtesy of Liên Quốc Đạt. .
What if you could make art with just VND200?
In Pre-Pandemic Central Vietnam, the Stages of Life Are in Full View Outside
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- Published on 06 October 2021
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Maurizio Saroli.
The multiple stages of life are never far from view on the streets of Vietnam.
[Video] The Fiery Spectacle of Vietnam's Professional Wrestling Scene
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- Published on 04 October 2021
- Written by Saigoneer.
In skimpy shorts, menacing facepaint, and sometimes even impressive props, members of the Vietnam Pro Wrestling (VPW) club engage in energetic “battles” that incorporate flying acrobatics and dynamic feats of strength.
Kim Chi Sun and Charles on the Evolution of Good
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- Published on 01 October 2021
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos courtesy of Kim Chi Sun.
"I haven’t lost myself yet, but there are many new angles of me, new realizations; there are some new feelings, new vibes I want to share with you. I want to open up to you," Kim Chi Sun says to her listeners in the mini-documentary accompanying the release of “Still Good,” the remix of her 2019 debut EP “M Good.”
Ná Nả: How a Grassroots Initiative Enriches the Lives of Ethnic Minorities
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- Published on 01 October 2021
- Written by Bảo Hoa. Photos courtesy of Khang A Tủa. Top graphic by Jessie Trần.
Khang A Tủa is attending university in Ho Chi Minh City, but he took the last semester off to run a project supporting people of the H’Mong ethnic minority.
The Unexpected Lure of Watching Streamers Drive a Truck Across a Virtual Vietnam
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- Published on 30 September 2021
- Written by Mầm. Top image by Phan Nhi.
As the months-long lockdown drags on — though with some light at the end of the tunnel — and with in-person programs being canceled or put on indefinite hiatus, demand for virtual entertainment has naturally skyrocketed. All over the internet, inventive formats are blooming, giving everyone from amateur to seasoned content creators opportunities to showcase their creativity. But even with all the eyebrow-raising options on the menu, some still manage to catch us off-guard.
