3 Covid-19 Patients in Da Nang Discharged; Dozens More Test Negative
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- Published on 27 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are 136 Covid-19 patients currently being treated in medical facilities in Vietnam.
Ngõ Nooks: Sumptuous Vegetarian Ramen in a Quiet Truc Bach Hideaway
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- Published on 27 March 2020
- Written by Niobe Shaw. Photos courtesy of Vege-ro.
If you’ve ventured to the land of ramen, it’s likely you have a Japan hangover. Vege-ro’s authentic, rich meals could, for a while at least, help you recover.
Saigoneer's Guide to What to Watch While Staying at Home
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- Published on 26 March 2020
- Written by Khoi Pham. Graphic by Hien Nguyen.
As the coronavirus outbreak stretches its treacherous tendrils across all aspects of our society, the lives of Vietnamese are gradually becoming more confined to the four walls of our home.
From Nature, Vietnam Slowly Forges Its Own Brand of Contemporary Architecture
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- Published on 25 March 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top image by Hannah Hoang.
When it comes to architecture in Saigon, a tiny fraction of buildings receive the vast majority of attention.
Mekong Delta Slammed by Worst Drought, Saltwater Intrusion in Decades
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- Published on 25 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
While the Covid-19 pandemic has understandably dominated the news recently, a disaster is unfolding in the Mekong Delta.
Thua Thien-Hue Plans to Build 157-Hectare Bird Sanctuary
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- Published on 23 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
The 157-hectare bird sanctuary 15 kilometers outside of Hue aims to attract wild birds back to their natural habitat.
Saigoneer Bookshelf: The Different Dealings of Trauma in 'Birds of Paradise Lost'
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- Published on 22 March 2020
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Graphic by Hannah Hoang.
“I just can’t get the voices out my head,” Andrew Lam explains of his writing process.
[Illustrations] A Playful Look Into Vietnamese Ingredients by Lucia Pham
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- Published on 22 March 2020
- Written by Govi Snell. Illustrations courtesy of Lucia Pham.
Lucia Pham has created a set of four illustrations of Vietnamese cuisine featuring whimsical, personified ingredients.
Hẻm Gems: Piquant Thai Noodles in D7 for the Age of Takeout
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- Published on 21 March 2020
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
It's the simple things in life that sometimes bring the greatest pleasure.
Vietnam's Movie Industry Strides Forward as Much Work Remains
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- Published on 19 March 2020
- Written by Jae Shin. Graphic by Hien Nguyen.
After all it’s been through in conjunction with the historical journey of the nation itself, it's safe to say that it has been one hell of a ride for the Vietnamese film industry.
Saigoneer Bookshelf: Finding Hong in Gangster Noir Thriller ‘Dragonfish’
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- Published on 18 March 2020
- Written by Linh Nguyen. Image by Hannah Hoang.
For those of us who have read countless books by Vietnamese authors and members of the diaspora, the novel Dragonfish is not just one more installment of ethnic literature or postwar fiction.
Thai Thanh, One of Vietnam’s Most Iconic Songstresses, Passes Away at 86
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- Published on 18 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
Considered “the voice that echoes through time,” Thai Thanh is an unforgettable legend in Vietnam’s music history.
[Photos] In a H'Mong Village, Harvest Time Is When Perseverance Pays Off
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- Published on 17 March 2020
- Written by Mark Ratcliff. Photos by Mark Ratcliff.
Tending to a crop takes dedication. Workers are subjected to early mornings, sore bodies and weary minds. However, after all the trials and tribulations, harvest time — the world over — is usually a time of great joy.
Hẻm Gems: At Sadec Quan, a Celebration of Mekong Delta Noodles
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- Published on 14 March 2020
- Written by Thi Nguyen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
While bánh tằm is more often regarded as a popular street food dish in the Mekong Delta, my entrance to the world of this dish was family gatherings in Saigon.
Trance Legend Paul Van Dyk Rocks Lush
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- Published on 14 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer
When one of the city's longest-running and best-loved clubs welcomes a bona fide electronic music icon, it's bound to result in a night of ecstatic, hands in the air dancing.
Coronavirus Update: Vietnam’s Cases Rise to 39; Patients' Health Improves
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- Published on 12 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Adrien Jean.
Nine new coronavirus cases in Vietnam have been confirmed within the last three days.
Committing “Wow” Moments to Memory at Movenpick Phu Quoc
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- Published on 12 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
Finally having time to fly a kite on the beach with his son might be the memory a busy father cherishes for the rest of his life. “When we remember our childhoods it’s small moments like this that make it special,” explains Mövenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc’s GM Philippe Le Bourhis.
An Artist’s Role in Debate at Vo Tran Chau’s Solo Exhibition on Heritage
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- Published on 10 March 2020
- Written by Nhuan Dong. Photos by Nhuan Dong.
Located at The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre in District 2, “Leaf Picking in the Ancient Forest” is artist Vo Tran Chau’s largest solo exhibition to date, and is currently on view from February 14 to April 26.
29 Letters. 29 Artists. A Cultural Journey Across Vietnam's History and Geography.
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- Published on 08 March 2020
- Written by Saigoneer.
“Quoc Tu” features a plethora of images familiar to Vietnamese, from folk games and legends to more recent cultural artifacts such as the Flappy Bird game or Da Nang’s famous golden bridge.
