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[Illustrations] An Idyllic Southeast Asian Childhood Through a Thai Artist's Illustrations
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- Published on Monday, 18 March 2019 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thanks to the region’s similarities in biodiversity, climate and society, a childhood in rural Thailand isn’t that far off from that in the countryside of Vietnam.
[Illustrations] Board Games 101: Saigoneer's Simple Guide on How to Destroy Relationships This Tet
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- Published on Friday, 01 February 2019 12:45
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang.
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as beating all your siblings and cousins in a heated game of cờ cá ngựa.
Can Gory Animal Statues Shock Vietnam Into Shunning Wildlife Products?
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- Published on Thursday, 31 January 2019 15:30
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
On January 28, three statues — including one of a rhino bleeding with its horn cut off, an elephant whose tusks are broken and two de-scaled pangolins — went on display at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Saigon.
Burning Paper Bikinis for Deceased Ancestors Is Vietnam's Hottest New Vogue
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- Published on Wednesday, 30 January 2019 14:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Some new variations of joss paper in Vietnam are getting too risqué for comfort.
Once Invisible, Saigon's Underground Scene Emerges Into Light
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- Published on Wednesday, 16 January 2019 12:00
- Written by An Dang. Top photo by Killian Davern.
In just a few short decades, underground hip-hop and youth culture has gained a massive following, not only within Saigon and Vietnam, but all around the globe.
[Photos] Saigon Couple Becomes 'Inmates for Life' in Prison-Themed Wedding Photos
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 January 2019 11:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Marriage is sometimes compared to being handcuffed for a lifetime and one Saigon couple has taken the metaphor literal in their wedding photos.
[Video] At FEEL It Festival, a Full Display of Saigon's Vibrant Street Culture
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- Published on Thursday, 27 December 2018 16:00
- Written by Saigoneer. Photos by Kevin Lee.
On December 15, Saigon's underground street scene was on full display on a rooftop in District 7, with freestyle skating, vibrant graffitti and local musicians.
[Illustrations] Four Festive Cards for a Very Saigoneer Christmas
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- Published on Tuesday, 25 December 2018 11:00
- Written by Saigoneer. Illustrations by Hannah Hoang and Tammy Le.
While there is no chance of Saigon experiencing a white Christmas, we'd still like to take this opportunity to spread a bit of holiday cheer.
[Photos] This Football-Themed Wedding Album Taken During Bão in Saigon Is Peak Vietnam
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- Published on Sunday, 23 December 2018 10:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
Instead of bemoaning the fact that their wedding photo shoot coincided with the much-anticipated recent AFF Cup 2018 final match, a couple in Saigon decided to go with the flow and turn their bridal album into a bão-themed one.
[Video] Saigon, The City of Contrasts, Where Past Meets Present
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- Published on Thursday, 20 December 2018 13:25
- Written by Saigoneer.
A new travelogue video featuring Saigon departs from the glossy sheen of its many travel-focused peers.
[Illustrations] An Ode to Sữa Ông Thọ and the Games of Our Saigon Childhood
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- Published on Thursday, 13 December 2018 15:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
To assess how important condensed milk is in Vietnamese culture, think of cà phê sữa đá, Vietnam’s national drink that wouldn’t exist without a dollop of Sữa Ông Thọ (Mr. Longevity milk).
