Ghosts and Other Myths: How Vietnam Celebrates the 7th Lunar Month
In Vietnamese customs, the lunar month of July contains many special days of worship and celebration, with various traditions.
In Ninh Thuận's Chăm Community, a Joyous Celebration of Katê, the Year's Most Important Festival
The Katê festival is the oldest and most unique festival of the Chăm ethnic minority and has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tou...
In Phú Nhuận's Communal House, a Kỳ Yên Festival Right by the Train Track
The Kỳ Yên festival is the biggest annual event held at the Phú Nhuận communal house from the 16th to the 18th of the first lunar month.
Nha Trang's Whale Worship Festival, as Portrayed in This Stunning Graduation Project
The Cầu Ngư Festival, a whale-worshipping tradition that takes place every February on the lunar calendar, has become a source of inspiration for artist Tường Vân’s graduation and illustration project...
Learning About Life and Death From the Stories of Funeral Directors in Vietnam
Sitting down with Hương Thủy and Đức Thịnh, I was able to listen to a plethora of fascinating anecdotes about Vietnam’s funerary practices.
Local Studio's Animated Short Gives Adorable Crash Course on Vietnam's Spiritualism
Putting up offerings on the altar, burning votive money, and lighting incense: these are just some rituals that every Vietnamese is probably familiar with during Tết or even on special occasions. A lo...
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Nature-Seeking Travelers Set Sights on Nha Trang’s Green Gem this Holiday Season
If you’re looking for tropical getaways to Vietnam’s central coast for this holiday season and include search engine terms like 5 Stars, Nature, Peaceful, Relaxing, and Exciting, one name will continu...
Feast, Celebrate, and Indulge During the Season of Togetherness with Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel’s Festive Offerings
Every holiday season aims to be a period of special indulgence to celebrate and treat yourself and those you love. For the last twenty years, the Sheraton Saigon Grand Opera Hotel has been a popular p...
How Mornington Spa is Elevating Saigon's Spa Standards
Saigon’s urban landscape is dotted with spas and beauty salons, many of which provide standard services. Mornington Spa in District 2 aims to stand out with a holistic approach, international standard...
Christmas Snow Town Transports Saigon Guests to Wintery Wonderland at GEM Center
Anyone who has attended an event at GEM Center knows how spectacular their sensory installations can be. Saigoneer has been wowed by pulsing jellyfish chandeliers, digital butterflies flickering aroun...
Festive Season Arrives with Time-Traveling Themes at Sheraton Grand Danang
The festive season in Vietnam may not include quaint snowy villages or homes covered in lights, but you can still embrace the magical charms of Christmas and New Year's here while enjoying splendorous...
The Grand Ho Tram Invites Families and MICE Guests for a Radiant Festive Season
The winter holidays can be difficult in Vietnam. Work and school routines combined with a dearth of decoration around every corner threaten to dampen the spirit of the special time. However, an easy d...
