Hẻm Gems: A Secret Back-Alley Bún Ngan, Hidden in Plain Sight
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- Published on 21 December 2019
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Several months ago, the Saigoneer team went to 89 Nguyen Du for a Hẻm Gem on Ngo 89’s Hanoian snacks. Little did I know, we’d be going to the same location for an entirely different eatery later on.
How Vietnam's Pop Culture Leaves Behind Past Stigmas to Embrace Queerness
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- Published on 19 December 2019
- Written by Thi Nguyễn. Graphic by Hannah Hoàng.
The recent rise of music videos and pop culture products that feature androgynous idols and same-sex love has invited mixed responses and debates in the media, which open a window into Vietnam’s historical relationship with gender and sexuality.
A Young Hanoi Orchestra Brings Symphonic Disney Nights to Saigon
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- Published on 19 December 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos courtesy of Concert of Childhood Memory.
Growing up with the touching stories of Walt Disney Studios, many Saigoneers have formed a personal connection with the cheery tunes of songs like The Little Mermaid’s ‘Under the Sea’ or the iconic opening to The Lion King’s ‘Circle of Life.’
[Photos] The Evolution of Saigon Residents in an Ad, Ad, Ad World
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- Published on 17 December 2019
- Written by Adrien Jean. Photos by Adrien Jean.
Exploring Saigon’s streets through my lens has helped me to understand the city in a deeper way and to be a witness of its development.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 17 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
Saigon Postcard No. 20: Ephemeral Holiday Feelings
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- Published on 15 December 2019
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Illustration by Hannah Hoang.
Soft lights illuminate Saigon's dark alleys and streets the way holiday cheer brightens the lamentations for another year passing.
Hẻm Gems: Home-Cooked Taiwanese Comfort Food for a Cold Saigon Day
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- Published on 14 December 2019
- Written by Brendan Ryan. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
District 5, Saigon’s Chinatown, is full of delicious eateries serving Cantonese food. For something new, try Va Thanh, an unassuming restaurant with top-notch Taiwanese home-style cooking.
Friday Night with DJ Assive @ Lush
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- Published on 14 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
Year in Review: Saigoneer's 20 Picks for Best Vietnamese Music of 2019
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- Published on 12 December 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Top graphic by Mimi Le.
In a nutshell, 2019 has been a year of milestones, blurring of genres and retrospection for Vietnamese music.
[Photos] A Historic Night of Bão to Celebrate a Historic Gold Medal 60 Years in the Making
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- Published on 11 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Vietnam’s U-22 men’s football team just won their first-ever SEA Games gold medal.
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 10 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
Saigon Independent Art Space San Art Launches Fundraising Exhibition This Month
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- Published on 09 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Founded in 2007 by four artists including Dinh Q. Le, Tiffany Chung, Tuan Andrew Nguyen and Ha Thuc Phu Nam, the space is one of Saigon’s pioneer independent, non-profit and artist-initiated art platforms.
Hẻm Gems: Saigon Retro Cafe Has Just the Right Amount of Sentimentality
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- Published on 08 December 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
It’s a teensy bit weird to say that my new favorite hangout is above a VinMart.
What's Inside the Eclectic Sets of Coracle Music Festival's 2nd Edition?
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- Published on 08 December 2019
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top image by Mimi Le.
Perfect weather, a beautiful setting and great acts — what more do you need from a music festival?
Saturday Night @ Lush
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- Published on 07 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Weekends aren't complete without a fun night out at Lush
In 'Method,' Performers Explore Contemporary Dance's Universe of Movements
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- Published on 04 December 2019
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Photos by Phan Trong Tin.
On the day of my visit, the dancers of ‘Method’ were practicing an exercise that involves many people crashing into each other before they all proceed to fall to the ground; their movements resemble vehicles falling into pieces after an accident.
[Video] The Effortlessly Cool Longboarders Conquering Saigon Sidewalks in Áo Dài
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- Published on 03 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Have you ever seen something so effortlessly kickass?
Ladies Night @ Lush
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- Published on 03 December 2019
- Written by Saigoneer
Come through to Lush for Saigon's hottest ladies night. #letshavesomefun
[Video] A Day in the Life of an Ordinary Schoolgirl in Saigon
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- Published on 02 December 2019
- Written by Michael Tatarski.
What might life be like for a public school student in Saigon who hails from a less well-off family?
An Evening With the Grass-Roots Volunteer Group Helping Saigon's Homeless
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- Published on 30 November 2019
- Written by Andrew Stafford. Photos by Michael Tatarski. Translations by Khanh Vy.
The group meets at the Saigon Central Post Office in District 1 at 10:30pm. Although it is late in the evening, there are still tourists loitering around the building, one of the city's primary attractions.
