Cò: The Symbolic Soul of Vietnam's Countryside
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- Published on 14 August 2021
- Written by Paul Christiansen.
Is Chim Lạc based on a real bird?
Phạm Gia Quý, the Gen Z Film Maker who Took on International Festivals
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- Published on 13 August 2021
- Written by Ann Ann. .
Phạm Gia Quý is a young filmmaker born and raised in Saigon and an alumnus of the prestigious Savannah College of Art and Design.
Say Hello to Sumi, the AI Friend of Vietnam's Gen Z
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- Published on 12 August 2021
- Written by Linh Pham. Top illustration by Patty Yang.
Sumi, a yellow chick wearing a pilot’s helmet, looks like it belongs on Cartoon Network. However, this character resides on apps like Messenger, Skype and Zalo, and has millions of conversations everyday.
[Illustrations] Mesmerizing Modern and Mythic Vietnam Re-Imagined
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- Published on 11 August 2021
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustrations by Brian Hoang.
“I know this is going to sound super corny but I'm going to say it anyways; I left Vietnam, but Vietnam never left me.”
Life on the Last Remaining Ferries in Hoi An
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- Published on 10 August 2021
- Written by Tran Duy Minh. Photos by Nguyen Phan.
These ferry boat trips may no longer be seen in Hoi An in the future, but they have been reliable partners in daily life and work for years.
SOSmap Becomes Virtual Bridge Between Those in Need and Those Who Can Give
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- Published on 10 August 2021
- Written by Nhật Anh.
After two weeks of expedited development, a new mobile application called SOSmap has become a bridge between those in need and those who can give in Vietnam. So far, the initiative has helped channel dozens of tons of food and other necessities to 3,000 households facing hardships due to the pandemic.
How Vietnam's Street Artists Have Made a Global Medium Their Own
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- Published on 09 August 2021
- Written by Amélie Huynh Le Maux. Top image by Phương Phan.
Graffiti, street art, urban art…living in Paris before settling in Vietnam, they were part of my daily life and wonder. Riding the metro, graffiti is everywhere along the way. Wandering around the French capital, street art pops out of every corner.
From Saigon to Texas: The BBQ Pop-ups That Embrace Asian Flavors
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- Published on 07 August 2021
- Written by Tam Le.
Review: On Debut EP 'Low,' Ho Tram Anh Sings Like a Poet Laureate for the Disconnected
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- Published on 06 August 2021
- Written by Kit Humphrey. Top photo by Kit Humphrey.
Is anyone else in Hanoi creating music as stark and affecting as Ho Tram Anh?
The World at Your Fingertips: How Vietnamese Studios Lead the Art of Artisan Keycaps
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- Published on 05 August 2021
- Written by Nhật Anh and Thế Anh. Top graphic by Phan Nhi.
Although custom keycaps are somewhat of a recent development in Vietnam, some local artisan studios have become key players in making these tech-art fusions that bring the world to your fingertips.
Vietnam's Art Spaces Find Silver Linings in Moving Online Amid Pandemic
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- Published on 04 August 2021
- Written by Emma Duester.
When in February 2020, Đỗ Tường Linh’s exhibition "Foliage III," a celebration of Global South-led art, wrapped up at the Vincom Centre for Contemporary Art, so did most other events in Vietnam’s art scene.
For Her Graduation Project, a Local Designer Turns Street Food Into Mobile Game
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- Published on 03 August 2021
- Written by Saigoneer.
The game project, with its lusciously illustrated noodles and spring rolls, is tormenting us as we’re secluded at home not knowing when we’ll be able to feast on cơm tấm again.
[Photos] Rare Photos From Above Show a Sparsely Developed Da Lat in 1966
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- Published on 03 August 2021
- Written by Saigoneer. .
When we think of Da Lat today, we imagine a fully formed city of flowers, fruits and mountain photoshoots.
Voọc Cát Bà: The Endangered Primate of Karst Land
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- Published on 01 August 2021
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos courtesy of the Cat Ba Langur Conservation Project.
Imagine being born one color, and growing up into a very differently hued adult.
[Photos] An Open-Plan Abode That Harks Back to Traditional Homes
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- Published on 29 July 2021
- Written by Saigoneer.
With seasonal floodwaters no longer reaching the neighborhood, when it came time to rebuild this home, architects opted to abandon the stilts previously used in the area while seeking to retain a traditional atmosphere.
Vietnam's Female Comics Show How to Unapologetically Be Yourself on Stage
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- Published on 29 July 2021
- Written by Thanh Thanh. Top image by Phan Nhi.
In recent years, Vietnamese women have gained a foothold in Vietnam’s comedy scene, despite it largely being dominated by men. But as the industry grows, the evidence of a gender gap seems to be increasingly clear.
Hanoi Indie Band Bluemato Launches Crowdfunding Campaign for First-Ever Music Video
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- Published on 28 July 2021
- Written by Saigoneer. Image courtesy of Bluemato.
Following the release of their first album “Gió Thổi Mạnh” earlier this year, Bluemato is reaching out to fans and friends again with a crowdfunding campaign to make their first-ever music video for 'Chuyến Tàu Xanh.'
What Happens When Artists Turn a Fishing Village Into Their Canvas?
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- Published on 27 July 2021
- Written by Adrien Jean. Photos by Adrien Jean.
Imagine if your home village was suddently transformed into a giant canvas for murals.
On the Idea of Home: Reflections From Another Covid-19 Summer
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- Published on 23 July 2021
- Written by Linh. Sketches by Linh. Graphics by Hannah Hoang and Phan Nhi. Animation by Phan Nhi.
I’m writing this to remember another Covid summer. Today, Saigon continues the second round of social distancing.
How An Trần Learns to Embrace the Saxophone and Life in the Limelight
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- Published on 22 July 2021
- Written by Phuong Pham. Photos courtesy of An Tran.
I set up an interview with An Tran at the most awkward time: 11pm on a Sunday.
