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[Photos] Relish this Rare 1894 Edition of 'Truyen Kieu' Through World Digital Library
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- Published on Tuesday, 23 October 2018 16:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
The World Digital Library allows people around the world to see high-resolution scans of the 1894 edition of The Tale of Kieu, annotated by Paul Pelliot, the famous French Sinologist, who bought the manuscript in 1929.
From November, Vietnam to Ban Gratuitous Smoking in Movies, Stage Productions
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- Published on Monday, 22 October 2018 09:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Starting from November, filmmakers will need to carefully deliberate over their decision to include smoking in their work or risk the ire of the culture ministry.
[Video] Revitalizing Traditional Khmer Arts With Cambodia's First Queer Dance Company
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- Published on Sunday, 07 October 2018 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
When the Khmer Rouge took power in Cambodia, their assault on the elite included murdering 90% of the country's traditional dancers. Therefore, it's astounding that only 40 years later, a group of native queer artists are performing the elaborate routines.
[Photos] Behold the Fierce Onna-Bugeisha, Japan's Badass Female Samurai
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- Published on Wednesday, 03 October 2018 15:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
A large number of ruthless women warriors throughout Japan's history upend the popular notion that all samurai were men.
Tail Hair Jewelry Is a New Trend That's Hurting Vietnam's Elephants
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- Published on Sunday, 30 September 2018 08:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Add demand for elephant tail hair jewelry, beside habitat loss and ivory poaching, to the list of what will likely lead to the extinction of this incredible creature.
No Turnbuckles, No Ropes, No Problem for Saigon's Pro Wrestlers
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- Published on Wednesday, 19 September 2018 12:00
- Written by Harry Hodge. Photos by Kevin Lee.
Damien Wolfe rained down blow after blow on spindly Phong Tran (not pictured above), with onlookers jeering and questioning his humanity. Then, out of the blue, Phong sprang to life and leapt into the air, bouncing off the referee and collaring the shocked Wolfe with a swinging neckbreaker.
[Video] A Very Vietnam Guide to Escaping Ghostly Exes and Your 'Forever Alone' Fate
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- Published on Thursday, 06 September 2018 11:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
This quirky Vietnamese short video, titled Secret Fate, explaining that ghosts are the cause for Vietnam's "forever alone" community has gone viral.
How Dép Tổ Ong Goes From Timeless Family Keepsake to Millennial Icon
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- Published on Wednesday, 05 September 2018 17:00
- Written by Khoi Pham. Images courtesy of Nguyen Duy Anh.
Back in 2014, amid the weekly cycle of news, a particular image was more striking than most: Doctor and Professor Ngo Bao Chau stood in the middle of a makeshift classroom in a rural village in Thai Nguyen Province while teaching local kids.
New Excavation Mission in Da Nang Yields Rare 1,000-Year-Old Cham Artifacts
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- Published on Wednesday, 05 September 2018 16:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Elephant, snake and bird statues, as well as pieces of a tower, are amongst the 1,000-year-old relics discovered during the third archaeological endeavor in the area.
Opinion: The Body Politics of World Cup Coverage in Vietnam
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- Published on Sunday, 15 July 2018 15:00
- Written by Thi Nguyen.
In late June, a popular subscription television channel caused controversy by featuring a bikini-clad female show host on a prediction segment aired before a men's FIFA World Cup match. Another television network — Vietnam's Television (VTV) — was also criticized for including "beauty queens" whose outfits were revealing and whose football knowledge was questionable. While these media tactics are not new, the discussion surrounding these incidents is an example of how the public discourse of increasing gender equality is less often a positive sign than a glossy veneer for an ugly core.
For Vietnam's Busy Buddhists, Spiritual Teaching Is Just a Click Away With Online Temples
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- Published on Thursday, 05 July 2018 13:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Boon or bane: spiritual service delivered to your nearest digital device.
