Hoang Hanh Phuong in Literature
Nguyễn Đức Sơn, Eccentric Poet and Pillar of Southern Literature, Passes Away at 83
On the morning of June 11, poet Nguyễn Đức Sơn, pseudonym Sao Trên Rừng (Star Over The Forest), passed away at the age of 83.
Saigoneer in Culture
[Video] The Homeless Saigon Man Who Built a Home for Rescue Dogs
In recent years, uproar over the consumption of dog meat has culminated in demands for a national ban on the controversial dish, which some consider a traditional delicacy while others claim it is unethical.
Jim Selkin in Travel
With No Foreign Visitors, Vietnam's Travel Sector Courts Domestic Tourists, but Is It Enough?
As the country slowly opens for tourism, are companies and people adequately prepared?
Kate Tipler in Film & TV
For Vietnam's Filmmakers, the Pandemic Brings Business, Impetus to Adapt
Six months have passed since COVID-19 first reared its head, and still its impact reverberates chaotically across the planet.
Govi Snell in Music & Arts
How Music and Art Empower Vietnam's Efforts to Contain Covid-19
"Even if it's small, it is very cruel. Many have died because of it...We definitely got to stay alert."—'Ghen cô Vy' by ERIK and MIN.
Saigoneer in Literature
Vietnam Is Publishing More Books, but Only a Fraction of Which Are Children's Literature
With a depleting number of children’s literature writers, it is becoming ever more difficult to meet the appetite of Vietnam’s youths hungry for a good Vietnamese book.
Jose Saldana in Travel
[Photos] Visions of a Dynamic Vietnam Through My Deaf Eyes
Vietnam inspired me to take photographs of places, people, cultures and landscapes that I've never seen before.
Michael Tatarski in Literature
Saigoneer Bookshelf: A Study of the Mekong Through Stories Told on the River
Much like humanity, great systems of the natural world rely on connectivity to thrive.
Saigoneer in Culture
[Video] The Effortlessly Cool Longboarders Conquering Saigon Sidewalks in Áo Dài
Have you ever seen something so effortlessly kickass?
Saigoneer in Travel
Bamboo Airways Is Vietnam's Most Punctual Airline in 2019 (So Far)
But do they play 'Hello Vietnam' on endless repeat while taxiing?
Michael Tatarski in Film & TV
[Video] A Day in the Life of an Ordinary Schoolgirl in Saigon
What might life be like for a public school student in Saigon who hails from a less well-off family?
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: The Air Pollution Problem; the Bubble Tea Bubble Bursts
Episode 70 is out now!
Saigoneer in Literature
3 Vietnamese Authors Honored With Southeast Asian Writers Awards
Nguyen The Quang, Tran Hung and Le Minh Khue were each honored for their work at the Southeast Asian Writers Awards in Bangkok.
Paul Christiansen in Literature
Saigoneer Bookshelf: Americana Through a Vietnamese Lens in 'Butterfly Yellow'
“Read what you don’t know because if you can already imagine it, then you can already imagine it; but if you can’t, then open up something that reveals a world you can’t imagine and then suddenly you’...
Saigoneer in Travel
Hoi An Inches Closer to 'Bicycle Town' Goal With New Pedestrian-Only Street
Another major street in Hoi An has been approved to become a walking plaza in the future.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: Alternative Medicine in the Modern World; Can Netflix Dethrone YouTube?
A new episode is out now!
Michael Tatarski in Music & Arts
How Saigon Brought Together Skeleton Goode, the City's Latest Psych Rock Band
While some may find it hard to explore Saigon's music scene given the dearth of live venues, record labels and media coverage, bands like Skeleton Goode ensure that Saigoneers can enjoy a wide range o...
Paul Christiansen in Music & Arts
A Young Violist's Take on Performing in Saigon's All-Vietnamese Orchestra
Notes leap and prance out of bamboo flute the way a cricket prances between stalks of grass.
Saigoneer in Film & TV
'The Third Wife' Nominated for 3 Independent Spirit Awards
The controversial film got nods for Best Cinematography and Best Editing, while director Ash Mayfair was nominated as 'someone to watch.'
Khoi Pham in Film & TV
Review: Despite Laughable Jump Scares, 'Bac Kim Thang' Is Surprisingly Smart and Topical
With lush landscapes of the Mekong Delta as the background, Bac Kim Thang is surprisingly wicked and intelligent, but most importantly, it provides feminist advocates a new way to topple the patriarch...
Saigoneer in Travel
Vietnam's Latest Tourist Attraction Is a Glass Bridge and Elevator Near Sapa
At least it's not another cable car?
Nhi Nguyen with photos by Alberto Prieto in Culture
[Photos] Inside Nhat Tao Market, Saigon's Biggest Informal Recycling Center
The areas around Nhat Tao Market, spanning the border of District 10 and District 11, are well-known for their bustling economy of second-hand electronics and machines.
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
[Video] Saigon Studio Creates Endearing Tribute to Teachers in Animated Video
Today, at public schools across Vietnam, a festive mood fills the atmosphere as students and teachers take part in the national celebration of Vietnamese Teachers’ Day.
Michael Tatarski in Music & Arts
In November, Two Music Festivals Set to Rock Southern Vietnam
The next two weekends will be huge for live music in southern Vietnam.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: Our Nguyen Hue Upgrades; We're Loud Fest Organizer Peter Menchetti
A new Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!
Saigoneer in Culture
Cà Phê, Stork, Dragon: What Should Miss Universe Vietnam's National Costume Be This Year?
Can this year’s national costume top last year’s perfect bánh mì tribute?
Saigoneer in Film & TV
Japanese Anthology Film 'Angel Sign' Adapts 2 Comics by Vietnamese Manga Artists
A new cinematic anthology by Japanese author Tsukasa Hojo will feature storylines by two Vietnamese manga artists.
Saigoneer in Culture
[Video] Nas Daily Is in Vietnam to Remind Us Why We're Happy
If you’re not content with your life right now, fret not, for travel video blogger Nas Daily is here in the flesh to remind you why Vietnam is a deliriously happy country.
