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Nam Jam Festival Returns to Đà Nẵng With Week of Mural Arts

Music & Arts

Nam Jam Festival Returns to Đà Nẵng With Week of Mural Arts

The Nam Jam Festival from March 4 to 10 invites more than 50 local and international street artists to create massive works of street art in Đà Nẵng.

SaigoneerMar 3, 2024
Grindr Once Again Names Vietnam Amongst Nations With Highest Percentage of Bottoms

Tech

Grindr Once Again Names Vietnam Amongst Nations With Highest Percentage of Bottoms

Started by Spotify, Unwrapped has become one of tech companies’ favorite marketing campaigns in recent years; LinkedIn, Duolingo, and even Vietnam’s own Zalo are amongst some revelers of this trend in recent years. Last year, gay dating app Grindr continued the tradition with their own annual insights, and Vietnam managed to claim a spot in the roundup.

SaigoneerFeb 29, 2024
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'Madame Pirate,' Film Project Based on Asia's Greatest Female Pirate, Sets Sail Again

Film & TV

'Madame Pirate,' Film Project Based on Asia's Greatest Female Pirate, Sets Sail Again

Zheng Yi Zao “started as a prostitute, resisted the authority of the Qing emperor, kicked everyone’s bottom, and then got away with it... also she has been ignored by history,” explains Vietnam-based filmmaker and photographer Morgan Ommer for why Taiwan was interested in funding a two-part film that tells the story of the leader of the world's largest pirate fleet.

SaigoneerFeb 28, 2024
Hanoi Director's Debut 'Cu Li Never Cries' Wins Best 1st Feature at Berlin Film Festival

Film & TV

Hanoi Director's Debut 'Cu Li Never Cries' Wins Best 1st Feature at Berlin Film Festival

After Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell won the Camera D’or award at Cannes last year, this year, another independent film from Vietnam was honored at Berlinale.

SaigoneerFeb 27, 2024
Why La Petite Ecole May Be a Great Starting Point for Families Looking for the Right School in Saigon

Education

Why La Petite Ecole May Be a Great Starting Point for Families Looking for the Right School in Saigon

For Saigon parents, finding the right school for their children is an important and simultaneously daunting task. The undertaking can be particularly challenging for expats and mixed couples who must balance different backgrounds and perspectives. Each child is unique and finding an environment for him or her to flourish in often requires numerous school visits, online research and predictive thinking.

SaigoneerFeb 26, 2024
Global Citizenship at the Forefront of Education at European International School

Education

Global Citizenship at the Forefront of Education at European International School

“Global citizenship is a way of living sustainably that demonstrates respect for the environment and for others,” says Jo Roberts, Acting Head of School at European International School (EIS).

SaigoneerFeb 26, 2024
From Tò He to Tamagotchi: Local Designer Brings Our Childhood Toys to Stamps

Music & Arts

From Tò He to Tamagotchi: Local Designer Brings Our Childhood Toys to Stamps

For Vietnamese kids today, when it comes to games, there’s a possibility that their childhood is entirely confined to the digital world. From phone applications like Temple Run and Pokemon GO to blockbuster releases on the Nintendo Switch, making your own entertainment is much less of a concern for modern children.

SaigoneerFeb 23, 2024
WWF-Viet Nam’s Support of Mekong Delta Farmers Combating Climate Change in the Mekong Delta with Floating Rice, Fish-traps, and Lotus Seeds

Environment

WWF-Viet Nam’s Support of Mekong Delta Farmers Combating Climate Change in the Mekong Delta with Floating Rice, Fish-traps, and Lotus Seeds

“Compared to 10 years ago, for every 10 fish we once caught, we now only manage four or five,” explained Nguyễn Văn Dê, a lifelong resident of Vĩnh Đại commune in Long An Province.

SaigoneerFeb 19, 2024
From Digital Societies and Theatre to Environmental Systems, Sport and Computer Science: BIS HCMC’s Wide Range of IBDP Subjects Prepares Students for Exciting Futures

Education

From Digital Societies and Theatre to Environmental Systems, Sport and Computer Science: BIS HCMC’s Wide Range of IBDP Subjects Prepares Students for Exciting Futures

When you picture secondary school students absorbed in their coursework, you are unlikely to envision them learning about Digital Societies, Computer Science, Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS), and Theatre.

SaigoneerJan 30, 2024
WWF-Laos’ Efforts to Preserve Unique Ecosystems and Traditional Ways of Life in the 4,000 Islands

Environment

WWF-Laos’ Efforts to Preserve Unique Ecosystems and Traditional Ways of Life in the 4,000 Islands

As it flows down through Laos towards the border with Cambodia, the Mekong River frays and unspools into separate threads of current that weave around islands and rocky outcroppings and tumble over Asia’s largest waterfall (Khone Falls) before continuing the long journey into Vietnam and then the eventual ocean.

SaigoneerJan 30, 2024
Tết by the Sea: Celebrate Loved Ones at Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc this Year

Resorts

Tết by the Sea: Celebrate Loved Ones at Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc this Year

In Vietnam, once a year, offices close and schools empty so everyone can savor the most important holiday. For many, Tết is the only opportunity to untether from the toil of their busy lives and create memories to look back on in fondness years later. For generations, one’s hometown has been the obvious and often only choice. But in recent years, a variety of economic opportunities and the changing world have introduced the concept of traveling on the Lunar New Year.

SaigoneerJan 27, 2024
Portrait of a Jubilant Saigon on the Precipice of Tết in 1992

Saigon

Portrait of a Jubilant Saigon on the Precipice of Tết in 1992

Tết in 1992 was an especially fortuitous time to be a foreign arrival to Saigon.

SaigoneerJan 24, 2024
Unlocking Potential from a Young Age: The Advantages of Enrolling Children in International Education at BIS HCMC

Education

Unlocking Potential from a Young Age: The Advantages of Enrolling Children in International Education at BIS HCMC

The path to becoming a lifelong learner begins early.

SaigoneerJan 21, 2024
In 1992 Vietnam, the Streets Were Brimming With Love and Life

Vietnam

In 1992 Vietnam, the Streets Were Brimming With Love and Life

How has your life been transformed in the past 30 years? Changes might materialize overnight, but some tend to creep up on you at a glacial pace. Through this collection of images from 1992, mull over how Vietnam as a country has grown with every 12-month cycle.

SaigoneerJan 18, 2024
Weddings, Birthdays, Business Meetings, Master Classes and Community Gatherings: Villa Song Excels at Event Hosting

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Weddings, Birthdays, Business Meetings, Master Classes and Community Gatherings: Villa Song Excels at Event Hosting

Sleek white flowers accented by flickering candles contrasted the lush patch of trees across the river as the sun set and the couple exchanged their vows, alternating between laughter and near-tears.

SaigoneerJan 18, 2024
From Vintage Album Covers to 'Bolero,' a Set of 6 Typefaces for Nostalgic Souls

Music & Arts

From Vintage Album Covers to 'Bolero,' a Set of 6 Typefaces for Nostalgic Souls

If you’ve paid attention to shop signs and brand visuals across Vietnam’s cybersphere, you’ve probably come across one of Nguyễn Thế Mạnh 's typefaces.

SaigoneerJan 17, 2024
“Burgers Chose Me”: The Journey of Pingu's Burger and Healthy Fast Food

Eat & Drink

“Burgers Chose Me”: The Journey of Pingu's Burger and Healthy Fast Food

On an intimate, tree-lined street in the middle of Thảo Điền sits Pingu's Burger . By outward appearance, it seems like your run-of-the-mill burger joint, but there’s more intention here than one would expect.

SaigoneerJan 14, 2024
TIMEZONES Podcast Spotlights Soundscapes, Sound Artists of Hanoi

Music & Arts

TIMEZONES Podcast Spotlights Soundscapes, Sound Artists of Hanoi

The 18 th episode of the TIMEZONES podcast series focuses on Hanoi's soundscape through the lens of three female artists. More carefully produced and artistically arranged than the average podcast, the episode layers reflective musings about sound, noise and artistic practices from Nhung Nguyen , Ho Tram Anh and Hoang Thu Thuy atop electronic warblings and urban noises. The three sound artists share their thoughts on the importance of listening despite sonic pollution; how the capital city's auditory topography has been altered in recent years; collaborative musical endeavors; and coping with ongoing gender discrimination.

SaigoneerJan 10, 2024
The Winter Bazaar at International School Saigon Pearl Showcases the Power of the IB PYP

Education

The Winter Bazaar at International School Saigon Pearl Showcases the Power of the IB PYP

Kitten Survivor, Snowy Kingdom, Toilet Tower Defense and Snacks But Weird were just a few of the large games placed on the floor beside their designers: Year Three students at International School Saigon Pearl (ISSP) . The children laughed while excitedly showing off their creations and explaining the rules to parents as part of the school’s recent Winter Bazaar. A sign outside the room in English, Vietnamese and Korean announced: “How We Express Ourselves …. Board games help us learn and express our creativity.”

SaigoneerJan 6, 2024
Family Vacation Takes on New Meaning with Tết Traditions at Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Convention Center

Resorts

Family Vacation Takes on New Meaning with Tết Traditions at Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Convention Center

Families may spend many hours in close proximity, but between work, school and other activities, it’s difficult to attain real quality time and be truly present in the moment. For many in Vietnam, Tết is one of few, if not only times of the year where we can slow our pace and create memories that will be easy to recall years later and stand out from the blur of “normal life.” And while we can enjoy these moments anywhere, there are few places better than along the ocean.

SaigoneerJan 4, 2024
Vintage French Book Illustrations Depict a Quaint Indochina in 1903

Vietnam

Vintage French Book Illustrations Depict a Quaint Indochina in 1903

In this rare collection of images from 1903 Indochina, life in the peninsula appears as if in a dream, with rows of colonial-style houses in between heritage trees and natural landscapes that weren’t interrupted by concrete.

SaigoneerJan 3, 2024
Sparkling Oysters: Champagne Meets Caviar at Social Club Restaurant

Dishcovery

Sparkling Oysters: Champagne Meets Caviar at Social Club Restaurant

Caviar, oysters and Veuve Clicquot champagne are all special on their own, but imagine them combined in one luxurious mouthful.

SaigoneerJan 2, 2024
Michelin-Starred Chefs Arrive in Nha Trang from Spain for Debut of Hispania

Eat & Drink Partner

Michelin-Starred Chefs Arrive in Nha Trang from Spain for Debut of Hispania

Spain has been home to the Michelin Guide for over 100 years and several Spanish chefs representing some of its starred restaurants are bringing their talents to Nha Trang this January for the Vietnam debut of Hispania, a premium Spanish restaurant that pays homage to Spanish culture via innovative dishes and a well-stocked wine cellar.

SaigoneerJan 2, 2024
Saigon-Based Artist Trần Trung Lĩnh Returns With Pop Art Exhibition

Music & Arts

Saigon-Based Artist Trần Trung Lĩnh Returns With Pop Art Exhibition

Following the resounding success of his previous exhibition, Saigon-based artist Trần Trung Lĩnh will present a freshly painted collection of paintings at an event this weekend.

SaigoneerDec 27, 2023
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