Details: Published on 07 June 2021; Written by Saigoneer.

Before the days of mega-malls and the Skytrain, Bangkok was still plenty busy.

Cây Đa: A Tree That Contains Multitudes

Details: Published on 06 June 2021; Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang. Graphics by Phan Nhi.

A book, a beer and some shade, what else does one need?

Fabulous Saigon Corgi Becomes Pandemic Star for Candid Disinfecting Photo

Details: Published on 04 June 2021; Written by Saigoneer.

It’s hard not to be the center of attention everywhere you go when you’re a fluffy corgi.

Living From the Earth at Ninh Binh's Lá Library

Details: Published on 04 June 2021; Written by Elise Luong. Top photo by Ellie Shipman.

A stone's throw away from Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh Province sits La Library, an education center promoting sustainable living through sustainable agriculture farming, earthen building techniques and the art of chilling out.

Kiên, the Happy-Go-Lucky Soul Who Makes 'Children's Music for Adults'

Details: Published on 03 June 2021; Written by Ann Ann. Photo by Võ Trịnh Thanh Tiên. Top graphic by Uyên Ngô.

Music gives Kiên confidence, and he chooses to make joyful songs to share positive energy with people.

Vintage Illustrations From 1931 Showcase Native Birds of Indochina

Details: Published on 02 June 2021; Written by Saigoneer.

Somebody definitely paid attention in art class.

The Tenderness and Intimacy of Mademoiselle's Quiet Lullabies

Details: Published on 01 June 2021; Written by Mầm.

Mademoiselle has become a familiar face in the indie music community for her signature soft voice and delicate melodies, which fans say typify the singer as a person. Although she isn’t as well-known to the public as her contemporaries, Mademoiselle has certainly charmed the hearts of those who enjoy her artistry. The singer recently made the move to Australia and is planning for the changes and steps ahead in her musical journey.

Nha Trang's Whale Worship Festival, as Portrayed in This Stunning Graduation Project

Details: Published on 31 May 2021; Written by Nhi Phạm. Images courtesy of Tường Vân.

The Cầu Ngư Festival, a whale-worshipping tradition that takes place every February on the lunar calendar, has become a source of inspiration for artist Tường Vân’s graduation and illustration project.

Q&A: Shades of Hanoi, a Diary of Many Authors Writing Their Own Version of the City

Details: Published on 28 May 2021; Written by Lei Nguyễn. Photos courtesy of Shades of Hanoi.

For Long, Sơn and the young millennials penning Shades of Hanoi, writing is a brave act of self-reflection.

Vietnamese Drank More Alcohol in Pandemic-Hit 2020, Data Shows

Details: Published on 27 May 2021; Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Alberto Prieto.

In a year marked by social isolation, Vietnam’s alcohol consumption increased considerably, though it’s not difficult to figure out why.

The Aesthetic Yet Functional Role of Shade in the Genome of Vietnam's Modernist Architecture

Details: Published on 26 May 2021; Written by Phạm Vinh. Sketches by Phạm Vinh. Top image by Hannah Hoàng and Uyên Ngô.

Since the mid-twentieth century, Vietnamese architecture has started to be made from industrial materials such as concrete, steel, glass, et.. This resulted in Vietnamese modernism, a branch of global modernism.

[Photos] Amble Around Downtown Tay Ninh in These Photos From 1965

Details: Published on 25 May 2021; Written by Saigoneer.

Just a short car ride from Ho Chi Minh City, Tay Ninh remains among the favorite spiritual destinations of worshipers in the region to visit for a weekend getaway.

Fall in Love With the People of Hai Phong, One TikTok at a Time

Details: Published on 24 May 2021; Written by Tuyết Nhi. Photos courtesy of 16 Memories.

Being a late-bloomer who is slow to catch up with social media trends, I only just got TikTok installed on my phone about a month ago. As I've found that the majority of the clips on this platform are about entertainment, I usually give them a quick pass. It would be nothing short of a mistake, though, to assume that there is no exception.

Saigoneer Podcast: Vietnamese Brands Abroad; TV Show Pitches

Details: Published on 24 May 2021; Written by Saigoneer. Top image by Hannah Hoang.

The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

Hẻm Gems: In a Converted Classroom Lives the Unique Open Space of Nhà Phạm

Details: Published on 23 May 2021; Written by Hoài Thương. Photos by Lê Thái Hoàng Nguyên.

Having ventured into Saigon's food scene for a while, I have one guiding principle: the best spots are always the ones circulating via word of mouth. Quiet corners, culinary rarities and communities that have their own niches — you simply don’t find these things on the search bar of an average food review channel.

Thạch Sùng: A Muse in Every Home

Details: Published on 21 May 2021; Written by Paul Christiansen. Graphics by Phan Nhi.

“I dream of lost vocabularies that might express some of what we no longer can,” wrote poet Jack Gilbert.

Vietnam's Traditional Indigo Dyes and Kimono Come Together in Kimono Ơi's Designs

Details: Published on 19 May 2021; Written by Nhật Anh. Photos courtesy of Kimono Ơi.

Will there be a day when the image of a woman wearing a helmet, clad in a kimono with ripped jeans while driving around the streets of Saigon becomes the next trend?

[Photos] The Thu Duc Pavilion Resembling a Giant Arts and Crafts Project

Details: Published on 18 May 2021; Written by Saigoneer.

Remember making arts and crafts projects using wooden popsicle sticks?

A Tour of Poverty Relief Efforts in the Mekong Delta [Pt. 1]

Details: Published on 18 May 2021; Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Alberto Prieto.

Mothers struggling to afford both food and school fees; husbands forced to move to other provinces to find work; unexpected illnesses that devastate a family's life savings; and children growing up without adequate knowledge of proper health practices: living amidst Saigon’s luxurious skyscrapers and fashionable nightlife, it can be easy to forget about the great poverty that afflicts many Vietnamese, especially in rural areas.

Pull up a Plastic Stool, Break out the Watercolor, We're Painting Saigon

Details: Published on 14 May 2021; Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Vy.

What is worthy of being painted?

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