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Saigoneer Bookshelf: 'A Thousand Times You Lose Your Treasure' Speaks Many Voices

Details: Published on 27 June 2021; Written by Paul Christiansen.

When I first met Hoa Nguyen several years ago in Hanoi, it was her first trip back to Vietnam since she left as a child.

Find Literary Divination in This Special Deck of 'Tale of Kiều' Tarot

Details: Published on 24 June 2021; Written by Thế Anh and Nhật Anh. Photos by Cecilia Vũ.

In the world of tarot, each of the 78 cards represents a metaphysical inquiry into life and the human psyche. Meanwhile, in Nguyễn Du’s epic poem, each of the 3,254 verses offers a philosophical exploration into the pain and beauty of the human condition. As a bridge between east and west, Kiều Tarot was born to offer a refreshing take on both of these cultural artifacts.

Vietnamese Architects Are Leaders in the Architecture of the Information Age

Details: Published on 21 June 2021; Written by Mel Schenck. Top photo by Alberto Prieto.

Over the past few years, Vietnamese architects have been developing a new architecture beyond modernism for small projects such as houses and schools. Architects around the world are taking notice and are beginning to follow their Vietnamese peers with similar designs.

Meet Hooligan., the Whimsical Pop Star Behind Sleeper Hit 'To the Moon'

Details: Published on 20 June 2021; Written by Mầm.

‘To The Moon,’ a dreamy pop song that draws on the unlikely fusion of doo-wop and electro, has gained an earworm status among starstruck listeners.

Mèo: A Complicated Love Affair

Details: Published on 19 June 2021; Written by Paul Christiansen. Graphics by Hannah Hoang, Phan Nhi and Jessie Tran.

Of all the Asian and Southeast Asian countries that use the animal zodiac, only Vietnam has a cat in place of the rabbit. One theory for why is that while Chinese has a word for rabbit, it also has a specific word for Year of the Rabbit: mǎo, which sounds a lot like māo, the Chinese word for cat, which also sounds a lot like the Vietnamese word for cat, mèo.

A Halcyon Hanoi in the Art of Joseph Inguimberty, the Professor Who Taught Lê Phổ

Details: Published on 18 June 2021; Written by Khoi Pham.

In 1925, Joseph Inguimberty stepped into the tropical humidity of Hanoi for the first time. Despite having been to Italy, Greece and even Egypt, the 29-year-old art professor probably couldn’t imagine that the dynamic, paradoxical, but relentlessly enchanting Southeast Asian city would become his home for the next two decades.

5 Eateries Doing Takeaway to Try Today, as Recommended by Saigoneer Staff

Details: Published on 17 June 2021; Written by Saigoneer. Graphics by Phan Nhi.

Starting from this week, Saigon officially enters another two weeks of social distancing orders. While staying at home, what do you miss?

The Vietnamese Studio That Creates Artworks for Makoto Shinkai, 'Attack on Titan'

Details: Published on 16 June 2021; Written by Huynh Bao Tran Nguyen. Photos by Le Thai Hoang Nguyen.

Challenging the negative stereotypes surrounding the animation industry, Nam Hai Art opens a route for many passionate animators to pursue both passion and stable income.

Nguyễn Văn Thái Becomes Vietnam's 2nd Goldman Environmental Prize Winner

Details: Published on 16 June 2021; Written by Saigoneer.

He has dedicated his life to fighting wildlife poaching in Vietnam.

Fantastic Beasts of Vietnam's Mythology Reimagined by Local Student Project

Details: Published on 15 June 2021; Written by Ann Ann. .

Drawing from Vietnam’s myths and legends, a young artist has created a series of illustrations of figures that pay tribute to the country’s supernatural beliefs.

At Huyen Trang Pagoda, Spirituality, Charity Campaigns and a Home for Stray Kittens

Details: Published on 15 June 2021; Written by Jim Selkin. Photos by Jim Selkin.

Huynh Tan Phat, spanning many kilometers paralleling the river in District 7, is typical of many bustling streets, filled with the cacophonous rhythms of Saigon. However, cross the bridge at Pham Huu Lau, spanning the Dia Inlet, and it's as if you have entered the countryside.

Meet Tô Đậm, the Young Artists Bringing Mural Arts to Schools in Rural Vietnam

Details: Published on 11 June 2021; Written by Quyên Hoàng. Top photo by Bét.

Tô Đậm is a non-profit organization founded by artists who share one thing in common: they all love to paint and travel. Their collective works cannot be found at any galleries or museums, even if you look. But if you’re keen on taking a cross-country trip, you might catch Tô Đậm’s bright and colorful paintings permanently residing on the walls of schools in remote corners of Vietnam.

On ‘Ếch Ếch Vol. 1,’ a Mosaic of Hanoi’s Underground Music Scene

Details: Published on 11 June 2021; Written by Linh Pham. Photos by Kit Humphrey. .

Hardcore, indie, metal, folk? The latest compilation album emerging from the capital is as multifaceted as the city itself.

How Quy Nhon's Old Cemetery Slowly Expands up Vung Chua Mountain

Details: Published on 10 June 2021; Written by Paul Christiansen and Phuong Pham. Photos by Alberto Prieto.

You might miss it if you were driving past, but once you walk down a small hẻm off Quy Nhon’s main Tay Son Street, the massive cemetery sprawls in all directions.

Saigon's Only Bonsai School Grooms Budding Artisans on a Century-Old Craft

Details: Published on 09 June 2021; Written by Ann Ann. Photos by Lê Thái Hoàng Nguyên. Video by Lê Duy Quang.

Bonsai has often been regarded as an activity for the elderly, but the local bonsai community is experiencing an unprecedented renewal thanks to the participation of an unexpected demographic: young people.

Saigon Aims to Remove Plastic Bags From Supermarkets by Year-End

Details: Published on 08 June 2021; Written by Saigoneer.

Have you switched to reusable bags yet?

[Photos] A Dynamic Bangkok in 1984 via the Lens of Photographer Doi Kuro

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.

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