Mythology, History, and Supernaturals Mingle in the World of 'Lĩnh Nam Chích Quái'
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- Published on 12 April 2022
- Written by Nhi Phạm. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Lĩnh Nam Chích Quái was one of Vietnam’s first anthologies written in Hán characters in prose form. It’s a collection of 22 folk tales, mythologies, and legends surrounding the origin story of the Vietnamese civilization, how our ancestors built and defended our sovereignty, and a myriad of ancient customs and spiritual folk beliefs.
Japanese Mobile Game 'Fate Grand Order' Unveils Hai Bà Trưng as Playable Heroines
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- Published on 12 April 2022
- Written by Thế Anh.
Time for all Vietnamese Masters to save their Saint Quartz.
Handbook Project Empowers Local Communities to Write Their Own Cultural Narratives
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- Published on 07 April 2022
- Written by Ann Ann. Photos courtesy of Giang Phạm, Bạch Tùng and Lê Dũng.
“No one could sing our song but ourselves.” — Inrasra, Chăm poet and anthropologist.
[Photos] A Journey Back in Time Through Northern Vietnam Around 1900
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- Published on 07 April 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
Vietnam is certainly a country looking to the future, but sometimes it's worth looking back at the past as well.
[Photos] A House in Đồng Nai Designed for the Warmth of Tết Gatherings
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- Published on 06 April 2022
- Written by Saigoneer.
Family gatherings might be a touchy subject for many of us who don’t connect well with some family members, but if one was to design a house with cordial meals and warm banquets in mind, what would it look like?
Review: In 'Đêm Tối Rực Rỡ!,' Watch a Fraught Family Disintegrate During a Funeral
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- Published on 05 April 2022
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos courtesy of Đêm Tối Rực Rỡ!.
If a family is like a broken leg, does healing it require a more painful break? Đêm Tối Rực Rỡ! (The Brilliant Darkness!) grapples with this question by thrusting characters into a situation that exposes festering wounds in desperate need of attention.
Letter From Ukraine: Kharkiv Is My Home, I Never Imagined That We Could Be Attacked
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- Published on 04 April 2022
- Written by Viktoria Grivina. Top image by Phan Nhi.
Editor's note: This article is a personal essay written by Viktoria Grivina, a Ukrainian and friend of a member of our team. While Saigoneer has always focused our editorial content on Vietnam, as Vietnamese, we know first-hand how devastating and long-lasting the ramifications of war can be on a culture and nation, so we feel that it's important to give voice and provide support to war victims as best we can within our ability.
Pack a Basket, Fill up Your Water Bottle, It's Sugarcane Harvest Season in Đắk Lắk
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- Published on 03 April 2022
- Written by Trần Duy Minh. Photos by Trần Duy Minh.
In March, at early dawn in M'Drắk, long baskets follow farmers to sugarcane farms to bring back wealth. The people here were in the midst of a sweaty and sweet season.
Hẻm Gems: Cô Thủy and 25 Years of Breakfast Bò Né in D4
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- Published on 02 April 2022
- Written by Vu Thi Nhu Quynh. Photos by Le Thai Hoang Nguyen.
Historically, District 4 has been known for snail and barbecue restaurants. As a long-term resident, I suggest it should also be famous for having the most delicious bò né place as Bò Né Thanh Tuyền draws me back every time I try to leave.
New App ConstructionBnB Helps You Explore Vietnam's Beautiful Construction Sites
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- Published on 01 April 2022
- Written by Saigoneer. Photo by Linh Pham.
If you live in Vietnam, chances are you live next to a construction site: hotels, condos, shopping centers, etc. But why see the same old site every day when there are so many different ones out there to experience?
'Madame Pirate,' Short Film Based on History's Greatest Pirate, Screens at SXSW
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- Published on 31 March 2022
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photo courtesy of Morgan Ommer.
Do you know who the world's greatest pirate is?
Party Like It's 1985: A New Mixtape Resurrects Vintage Vietnamese New Wave Bangers
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- Published on 30 March 2022
- Written by Uyên Đỗ. Top image by Simona Nguyễn.
Born of the vivacity and flashiness of the 1980s, a novel wave of music once became the symbol for a whole generation of Vietnamese, and then faded into obscurity at its peak. It took over two decades for this golden era to resurface thanks to the efforts of young musicians.
Slugging It Out at Saigon’s Baseball Cage
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- Published on 30 March 2022
- Written by Brian Letwin. Top image by Phan Nhi. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
For much of my adult life, in the months from February to October, my mood was dictated by the results of New York Mets games.
In Hòa Bình, a Social Enterprise Supports Vietnam's Last Remaining Paper Artisans
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- Published on 25 March 2022
- Written by Claire Harvey.
As aid to Vietnamese communities decreases, how do we continue to preserve cultural heritage? Zó Project, an organization based out of Hanoi, offers a compelling example of the role social enterprise can play in Vietnam.
A Mythic Vietnam Through the Brushstrokes of Architecture and History
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- Published on 24 March 2022
- Written by Yui Nguyễn. Images courtesy of Vũ.
“A steady country is one with a wealth of history and a steady generation is one that can understand and respect the heritage that their forefathers left behind,” Vũ says of his exhibition “Kỳ Ẩn Việt Nam.”
Naengmyeon, the Korean Cold Noodles to Ward Off the Heat of Summer
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- Published on 23 March 2022
- Written by Khôi Phạm. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
As Saigon inches towards the hottest months of the year, I find myself shying away from steaming hot soups while craving a little cooling treat to ward off the heat. Luckily for Saigon’s foodies, District 7 has just the right dish to scratch that itch.
The Charm of Hòn Yến, Where Coral-Watching Doesn't Involve Diving
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- Published on 22 March 2022
- Written by Trương Hoài Vũ. Photos by Trương Hoài Vũ. Translated by Saigoneer.
Every year, from May to August, when the water reaches its lowest levels at Hòn Yến, a “jungle” of vibrant coral reefs and other marine creatures rises to the surface.
Kiến Ba Khoang: A Harbinger of Dread and Divine Punishment
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- Published on 21 March 2022
- Written by Paul Christiansen.
People’s skin erupted with horrific boils that burst open, spilling stinging pus across vicious rashes. According to the Christian Bible, along with water turning to blood, frogs, lice, gnats, diseased livestock, hail, locusts, darkness for three days and the killing of firstborn sons, the boils were one of the plagues God sent down to ancient Egyptians to compel them to free the Israelites.
On the Hunt for Colorful Murals in Đà Lạt's Hilly Hẻms
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- Published on 20 March 2022
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Was color a casualty of COVID-19? Along with the freedom to gather, to attend live concerts and travel, did the pandemic rob us of opportunities to fully appreciate color?
Photography Project Shows Hanoi Through the Eyes of Migrant Workers
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- Published on 18 March 2022
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos courtesy of Livable Hanoi.
Some came from the mountains, some were born near the sea — all have come to Hanoi to make a living. They are the migrant workers of this city, yet to them Hanoi is more than just a place to work. Through the project Photovoice, here are some stories of how migrant workers have made the capital their home.
