[Photos] The Arduous Pilgrimage to Chùa Hương Over 30 Years Ago
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- Published on 09 March 2021
- Written by Saigoneer.
Every year, with the arrival of spring comes a grand journey.
Binh Duong, a Surprising Oasis of Taiwanese Snacks and Chinese Dumplings
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- Published on 07 March 2021
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
This is part 2 of our two-part series on Taiwanese and Chinese food in Binh Duong. Read part one here.
The Wildlife Artist Who Paints the Beauty of Vietnam’s Endangered Nature
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- Published on 05 March 2021
- Written by Amélie Huynh Le Maux. Images courtesy of Dao Van Hoang.
Dao Van Hoang, a self-taught painter, welcomed us into his studio at Le Petit Musée in Thao Dien. Surrounded by watercolors of exotic plants and paintings of wild animals, he shared with us his life story. Or, how he fell in love with nature from a young age, continuously trained to become a recognized artist, and got involved in wildlife conservation.
Meet Cam, the Idiosyncratic Rapper Telling Stories Through Music
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- Published on 04 March 2021
- Written by Mầm. Photos courtesy of Cam.
Born from the streets, rap/hip-hop often features confrontational lyrics and intense performances. But to Lê Văn Toàn, who goes by the stage name Cam, rap is like a canvas to bare his heart; chronicle the many stories that he has witnessed and imagined; and express the feelings that surface after watching a good film or book.
These Rare Paintings Depict Life in Vietnam in the 17th and 18th Centuries
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- Published on 04 March 2021
- Written by Saigoneer.
Now we can envision Vietnam well before the advent of photography.
[Photos] The Incredibly Eye-Catching, Organic Signage of Sa Đéc
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- Published on 02 March 2021
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Signs are like voices.
Short Story: 'Left-Eared' by Trần Thị NgH
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- Published on 01 March 2021
- Written by Trần Thị NgH. Translated by Paul Christiansen and Tran Thi NgH. Illustration by Tran Thi NgH.
'Left-Eared' (Người Thuận Tai Trái) is a short work of fiction originally written in Vietnamese by author Trần Thị NgH and translated with her assistance for Saigoneer.
Ngõ Nooks: How 2 Brothers From Punjab Spread Their Love for Indian Food
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- Published on 26 February 2021
- Written by Daoni Nguyen. Photos by Mi Nguyen.
Some names that immediately come to mind when the topic of Indian food is raised are the old favorites, such as Namaste on Tho Nhuom Street or Foodshop 45 in Truc Bach. But have you heard of a small restaurant called Eat List right in the heart of the Old Quarter?
For a Tết Full of Rich Traditions, Head to Saigon's Hoa Community
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- Published on 23 February 2021
- Written by Giang Phạm. Photos by Giang Phạm.
Up until 2011, I thought that everybody in Saigon had the same Tet every year, with apricot flowers in the living room and bánh chưng or bánh tét on the altar, and family trips to the Nguyen Hue flower street and prayers to Buddha at pagodas.
Last Surviving Imperial Maid of Nguyen Dynasty Passes Away at 102
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- Published on 23 February 2021
- Written by Saigoneer.
An important historical figure of the Nguyen Dynasty has left us this week.
Wander Around a Holiday-Ready Hanoi Amid the Shadows of the Pandemic
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- Published on 20 February 2021
- Written by Jennifer Nguyen. Top photo by Jennifer Nguyen.
Tết has come and gone, but the memories remain.
In Suburban Đà Lạt, With Spring Comes Mai Anh Đào's Breathtaking Pink Tapestry
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- Published on 20 February 2021
- Written by Giang Phạm. Photos by Giang Phạm.
Mai anh đào, or wild Himalayan cherry flower trees, blooms the brightest and most intensely in Lâm Đồng Province for a few short weeks from the end of January until mid February.
The Story of Hồng Hoàng: From the 1st Vietnamese in Antarctica to a Fervent Wildlife Activist
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- Published on 20 February 2021
- Written by Govi Snell. Top photo courtesy of Hồng Hoàng.
For Hồng Hoàng, a career in environmental activism in Vietnam began with a polar expedition.
[Photos] A Stroll Through Eclectic Chợ Lớn
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- Published on 09 February 2021
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Alberto Prieto.
Until fairly recently, Chợ Lớn was its own city, long inhabited by người Hoa who carved out an economic hub along the banks of the Saigon River over 200 years ago.
Noise as Material: Hanoi's Soundscapes Revisited
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- Published on 09 February 2021
- Written by Elise Luong. Graphic by Hannah Huong.
In a study conducted in Hanoi in 2018 by the Institute of Occupational Health and Environment, the average noise on 12 main roads and junctions ranged from a deafening 77.8–78.1 decibels (dBA) in the daytime and 65.3–75.7 at night, which is up to ten times the healthy recommended levels.
A Journey into Binh Duong's Deep Chinese & Taiwanese Flavors
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- Published on 06 February 2021
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
Believe it or not, there is more to Binh Duong than just industrial parks producing your next Uniqlo T-shirt or pair of running shoes.
The Beauty of Saigon's Mid-Century Shophouses via Street Sketches
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- Published on 05 February 2021
- Written by Phạm Phú Vinh. Sketches by Camille Pinson.
What was Vietnamese architecture after colonialism?
Ngõ Nooks: Lily Coffee, a Hideaway for When Life Gets Overwhelming
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- Published on 02 February 2021
- Written by Phuong Pham. Photos by Mi Nguyen.
Nestled in a nook so small that not many Hanoians even know of it, Lily Coffee is a true hideaway, with its entrance tucked on the side of an alley. The gate held ajar separates two worlds — one bustling with traffic, the other tranquil.
[Photos] Watching the Sunset From Fansipan, the Roof of Vietnam
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- Published on 02 February 2021
- Written by Peter Walls. Photos by Peter Walls.
Conquering Mount Fansipan’s 3,147 meters was once a feat reserved for those willing to take on the potential multi-day hike from Sapa to the summit and back.
How DiaCritics Creates a Platform for Diverse Vietnamese Voices From Abroad
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- Published on 01 February 2021
- Written by Paul Christiansen. Top graphic by Hannah Hoang.
“Vietnamese communities can sometimes/often demand conformity and tradition of people in order to feel a part of things; I have always seen diaCRITICS as an opportunity to trouble the definitions, push the boundaries, to include the atypical voices and stories and viewpoints.”
