Khoi Pham in Music & Arts
Year in Review: Saigoneer's 20 Picks for Best Vietnamese Music of 2019
In a nutshell, 2019 has been a year of milestones, blurring of genres and retrospection for Vietnamese music.
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
Saigon Independent Art Space San Art Launches Fundraising Exhibition This Month
Founded in 2007 by four artists including Dinh Q. Le, Tiffany Chung, Tuan Andrew Nguyen and Ha Thuc Phu Nam, the space is one of Saigon’s pioneer independent, non-profit and artist-initiated art platforms.
Michael Tatarski in Music & Arts
What's Inside the Eclectic Sets of Coracle Music Festival's 2nd Edition?
Perfect weather, a beautiful setting and great acts — what more do you need from a music festival?
Thi Nguyen in Music & Arts
In 'Method,' Performers Explore Contemporary Dance's Universe of Movements
On the day of my visit, the dancers of ‘Method’ were practicing an exercise that involves many people crashing into each other before they all proceed to fall to the ground; their movements resemble vehicles falling into pieces after an accident.
Saigoneer in Culture
[Video] The Effortlessly Cool Longboarders Conquering Saigon Sidewalks in Áo Dài
Have you ever seen something so effortlessly kickass?
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?
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’re like, 'oh wow.'”
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 of music.
Beck Piper in Travel
Sun, Sand and Scary Beasts on Malaysia's Perhentian Islands
Southern Vietnam's rainy season coincides nicely with the dry season on Malaysia’s east coast, home to the Perhentian Islands, nestled in the East Sea.
Michael Tatarski in Arts & Culture
'Reinvent Saigon' Asks Visitors to Reimagine the City and Themselves
Through tomorrow, the week-long Reinvent Saigon festival is taking place at five locations across the city.
Kate Tipler in Music & Arts
To Bring Nature Into the Spotlight, an Architecture and Urbanism Festival Looks to Binh Quoi
Across Asia, urban landscapes are booming. The space they claim spreads further than ever, avidly consuming new land to cope with the influx of inhabitants and enterprises they must house.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: The Food Authenticity Debate
The latest podcast episode is available now, and we've got a new recording sound!
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Vietnamese Version of Michelle Obama’s Memoir Released in Vietnam
On July 16, First News - Tri Viet officially released the Vietnamese version of Michelle Obama’s memoir, Becoming.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
[Illustrations] The Illusory, Colorful Retro Japan of Kyoko Nakamura
These eye-catching illustrations articulate Japan's hyper dualities.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
[Video] Watch the Cheeky Anti-Plastic PSA That's Taking Vietnam's Cybersphere by Storm
A plastic bag’s life is five times that of an average human.
Anh Nguyen in Culture
[Video] Sidewalk Barbers: A Glimpse of Old Saigon
Sidewalk barbershops are a symbol of old Saigon. In the face of globalization and its demands for westernization, the sight of a simple chair placed beneath an awning where one can get an affordable t...
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: Nhậu Roundtable Special & Laiday Refill Station Co-Founder Quyen Nguyen
The new Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!
Saigoneer in Travel
Over 77% of Foreign Tourists in Vietnam Are From Asia, Statistics Office Says
Tourists from the Americas make up the second-largest group of foreign arrivals in Vietnam.
Saigoneer in Travel
Vingroup Establishes New Airline Vinpearl Air, Aviation Training Centers
The Vietnamese conglomerate continues its relentless expansion.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
[Illustrations] The Beauty of Saigon Street Carts Through the Eye of Its Beholder
It’s easy to take Saigon street cart culture for granted, but it only takes the discerning eyes of an artist to remind us once again why these carts are the cornerstone of our urban tapestry.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
Saigoneer Podcast: Domestic Tourism's Rise & the Son Tung-Snoop Dogg Music Video
The latest Saigoneer Podcast episode is available now!
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
Inside 'Summer Rolls,' the First British-Vietnamese Play in the UK
Summer Rolls is currently being staged at the Park Theater in London until July 13.
Saigoneer in Travel
Vietnam Airlines Increases Carry-On Weight Limit From 7kg to 12kg
The national airline has increased the carry-on luggage weight limit from seven to 12 kilograms for economy tickets.
Saigoneer in Arts & Culture
[Video] Disney Releases Adorable Short Set in Thailand's Floating Markets
It's fried rice versus pineapple when Micky and Minnie Mouse battle in this Walt Disney short that has spawned a variety of memes.
Saigoneer in Culture
[Illustrations] A Calendar Features Famous Phantoms in Vietnamese Folklore
Demon henchmen, a vampire and even a hero get their own month alongside the year's lunar animal in this colorful calendar.
Paul Christiansen in Postcards
Saigon Postcard No. 17: Our Love and Hate for the Rainy Season
The monsoon season's heavy clouds carry a chaos of conflictions.
Saigoneer in Travel
VietJet Announces New Direct Flights From Saigon, Da Nang to Tokyo
Direct routes will connect Tokyo with Da Nang and Saigon.
Saigoneer in Music & Arts
[Video] Worlds Collide in New Son Tung M-TP Single Featuring Snoop Dogg
You heard that right.
