On Reconciling With One's Vietnamese Half as an American
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- Published on 13 April 2019
- Written by Stacy Dahl. Graphic by Hannah Hoang.
My mother is Vietnamese and my father is American, yet I’ve always felt as though I was a tea bag submerged solely in American water. I was born and raised in Minnesota, I speak only English, and I know very little about Vietnamese culture. Even with such little knowledge, I have always had a strong curiosity to learn about my mother’s home country and background.
Saigoneer's Weekend Event Picks
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- Published on 12 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our favorite events happening around Saigon.
Hẻm Gems: A Bowl of Tripe Noodles That Takes You Straight to Hong Kong
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- Published on 12 April 2019
- Written by Khoi Pham. Photos by Kevin Lee.
In the public discourse surrounding beef and its culinary application, more often than not there’s barely any space for tripe.
Award-Winning Film 'The Third Wife' to Screen in Vietnam in May
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- Published on 12 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Set in the 19th century, The Third Wife follows 14-year-old May who was selected to be the third wife of a wealthy landowner.
Morning Stories Roundup: Prices of Fish, Chicken Go up in HCMC Due to Fear of Swine Fever
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- Published on 12 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
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A New Netflix Series Will Showcase Saigon Street Food and 8 Other Asian Cuisines
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- Published on 11 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Food porn addicts rejoice! Street Food, a documentary series focusing on Asia's vibrant pavement cuisine is set to titillate this month on Netflix.
[Video] Rapper Datmaniac Features Cat Shelter in 'May Con Meo' Music Video
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- Published on 11 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
If Japan’s “cat island” or Taiwan’s “cat village” are public venues maintained by collective efforts, Saigon’s cat shelters are run by Samaritans who take care of local felines using their own limited savings.
Saigon Co.op to Stop Selling Plastic Straws in Supermarkets Nationwide
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- Published on 11 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The supermarket chain will opt for environment-friendly alternatives such as rice straws, paper straws and steel straws instead.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Seeks Foreign Capital for Renewable Energy Projects
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- Published on 11 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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Only 39% of Pet Dogs in Vietnam Are Vaccinated: Animal Health Department
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- Published on 10 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
There are 5.4 million dogs registered as pets in 3.5 million households in Vietnam.
Here's a Thiên Long Ballpoint Pen, Now Make Art With It
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- Published on 10 April 2019
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Images courtesy of Nomer Adona.
Nomer Adona has lived in Vietnam since 1994, a 25-year journey (so far) that has taken him from working as an architect with the Malaysian government to the halls of international schools.
Quang Binh Says No to Controversial Son Doong Cable Car Project
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- Published on 10 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park might be safe from invasive development projects, at least for the time being.
Hanoi–Saigon Becomes World's 6th-Busiest Flight Route
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- Published on 10 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City route moved No. 6 in the study of world’s busiest air routes in 2018, reported by British aviation analysis company OAG.
Morning Stories Roundup: Vietnam Says African Swine Fever Epidemic Put Under Control
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- Published on 10 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Brandon Coleman.
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A Japanese Electric Car That Can Float on Water Is Coming to Vietnam
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- Published on 09 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Can the vehicle combat Saigon's water accumulation problem?
[Photos] Vo Trong Nghia's Latest 'House for Trees' Is an Urban Garden on a Budget
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- Published on 09 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The latest in the "House for Trees" project, Vo Trong Nghia Architects' new structure fills a tight space with greenery on a budget.
Burger King Pulls 'Racist' Ad of People Eating 'Vietnamese' Burger With Giant Chopsticks
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- Published on 09 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
Have it your way, but what if that way is exaggerated chopstick use with racist undertones?
Morning Stories Roundup: National English Program and Can Gio Tourism
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- Published on 09 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Kevin Lee.
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Don't Buy Vietnam's Cat Ba Tiger Geckos as Pets. They Are Going Extinct.
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- Published on 08 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
The exotic pet trade and lack of suitable conservation standards threaten the lizards native to several remote islands in northern Vietnam.
[Photos] Vintage Tourism Posters Showcase Past Vietnam's Natural Landscapes
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- Published on 08 April 2019
- Written by Saigoneer.
If you’ve never been to Vietnam before, would these colorful vintage poster entice you to book a ticket?
