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'54 Shades of Dần,' a Tribute to Tết in Tiger-Themed Playing Cards

Music & Arts

'54 Shades of Dần,' a Tribute to Tết in Tiger-Themed Playing Cards

Tết is coming, a time of joy, new beginnings and, for some, the ideal time for card games.

SaigoneerJan 28, 2022
For Hanoi's Đào Vendors, Sleeping in Tents Outside Is Part of the Job

Hanoi

For Hanoi's Đào Vendors, Sleeping in Tents Outside Is Part of the Job

Some kumquat and peach blossom sellers on the streets of Hanoi have resorted to sleeping in tents to guard their trees.

BBao Hoa
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Jan 28, 2022
Hanoi Confirms First Omicron Covid-19 Case in the Community

Hanoi

Hanoi Confirms First Omicron Covid-19 Case in the Community

The capital city confirmed its first case of community-transmitted Omicron COVID-19 variant on January 26.

SaigoneerJan 27, 2022
Hẻm Gems: In D6, Oyster Omelette, Porridge and Bột Chiên for the Soul

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: In D6, Oyster Omelette, Porridge and Bột Chiên for the Soul

“He was a bold man that first ate an oyster,” satirist Jonathan Swift wrote in the 1700s. Famously fearful of the now-prized bivalves, Swift eventually grew to appreciate their briny, ocean-forward essence, going as far as writing oyster-gathering and -consuming into Gulliver’s Travels .

Khoi PhamJan 27, 2022
What We Talk About When We Talk About Tết Snacks

Snack Attack

What We Talk About When We Talk About Tết Snacks

While Tết is filled with many traditions, perhaps nothing is more central to the holiday than the food that families prepare and share together.

SaigoneerJan 27, 2022
[Photos] This Bình Dương House Harks Back to a Simpler Tree-Filled Time

Architecture

[Photos] This Bình Dương House Harks Back to a Simpler Tree-Filled Time

If only we could all have a garden around our house.

SaigoneerJan 27, 2022
Scientists Confirmed 91 New Species in Vietnam in 2020, WWF Report Shows

Environment

Scientists Confirmed 91 New Species in Vietnam in 2020, WWF Report Shows

A new report from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) highlights just how biodiverse the Greater Mekong region remains, even as major threats continue to impact flora and fauna populations.

Michael TatarskiJan 26, 2022
Why Many Vietnamese Will Have a “Tết Reunion” in Novotel Phu Quoc Resort This Year

Resorts

Why Many Vietnamese Will Have a “Tết Reunion” in Novotel Phu Quoc Resort This Year

Phu Quoc, newly classified as the nation’s first island city, has sun-drenched beaches, a growing list of attractions, fresh seafood, and premier accommodations that help explain its appeal any time of year, and Lunar New Year may be an especially attractive time to visit.

SaigoneerJan 25, 2022
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Buddhist Peace Activist Thích Nhất Hạnh Passes Away at 95

Vietnam

Buddhist Peace Activist Thích Nhất Hạnh Passes Away at 95

The Vietnamese Zen master passed away at age 95 after an influential life promoting mindfulness, compassion and nonviolence.

SaigoneerJan 25, 2022
Evolving Tết Traditions at Four Seasons Nam Hai

Resorts

Evolving Tết Traditions at Four Seasons Nam Hai

From food to games to gift-giving, Tết is filled with unique traditions. Many of the activities and rituals associated with the Lunar New Year developed over centuries, including during eras of austerity. But as Vietnam continues its economic growth and families become more affluent, locals are able to enjoy more luxurious Tết holidays.

SaigoneerJan 25, 2022
Indie Documentary Project on the Music of Vietnam Releases First Trailer

Film & TV

Indie Documentary Project on the Music of Vietnam Releases First Trailer

It started as a personal project that has turned into much more.

SaigoneerJan 24, 2022
[Photos] Hanoi's Chùa Một Cột Through the Years

Hanoi

[Photos] Hanoi's Chùa Một Cột Through the Years

Chùa Một Cột, or the One-Pillar Pagoda, is a distinguished structure of Hanoi.

SaigoneerJan 23, 2022
At Hanoi's Thousand-Year-Old Flute Kite Festival, Melodies and Prayers Cross the Sky

Culture

At Hanoi's Thousand-Year-Old Flute Kite Festival, Melodies and Prayers Cross the Sky

Passed down by village forefathers since the Dinh Dynasty, Ba Duong Noi Village’s kite festival has become a source of pride for the local community. With three bamboo flutes attached to each kite, it’s not just a show of color, but rather a symphony that fills the sky.

Kit HumphreyJan 21, 2022
New Flowering Plant Species Confirmed in Central Vietnam Nature Reserve

Environment

New Flowering Plant Species Confirmed in Central Vietnam Nature Reserve

If you discovered a new plant, what would you call it?

SaigoneerJan 20, 2022
Sassy Tiger Statues in Bạc Liêu Get Makeover to Be Less Sassy, Turn Sullen Instead

Vietnam

Sassy Tiger Statues in Bạc Liêu Get Makeover to Be Less Sassy, Turn Sullen Instead

‘Tis the season of peculiar animal statues.

SaigoneerJan 20, 2022
Arts Ascendence in the Distinctive Saigon Auditorium

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Arts Ascendence in the Distinctive Saigon Auditorium

Perceiving arts is something that can be done at any time or in any situation. However, in order to be emotionally touched and imprint the mind, it will need the reconciliation of many factors. Enthusiastic artists and their viable artworks, an inspiring space and a passion without end for arts.

LLynda NgoJan 20, 2022
Saigon Confirms First 3 Omicron Covid-19 Cases in the Community

Saigon

Saigon Confirms First 3 Omicron Covid-19 Cases in the Community

Does the appearance of the highly transmissible variant in the community mean another wave of the pandemic for Saigon?

SaigoneerJan 19, 2022
John Legend to Perform at Vingroup Ceremony in Hanoi Tomorrow

Music & Arts

John Legend to Perform at Vingroup Ceremony in Hanoi Tomorrow

On January 20, the American singer behind hits such as 'All of Me' and 'Love Me Now' will perform at a Vingroup event at the Hanoi Opera House.

SaigoneerJan 19, 2022
A Vietnamese French Artist Reunites With His Own Roots Through Painting

Music & Arts

A Vietnamese French Artist Reunites With His Own Roots Through Painting

On display at Thảo Điền’s Ngõ Art Gallery last year, the watercolor painting exhibition “ Dream ” is the conclusion of a decades-long artistic journey that has led a French national to learn more about both his motherland and himself.

UUyên ĐỗJan 18, 2022
Over 90% of Vietnam's Adult Population Now Fully Vaccinated: Health Ministry

Health

Over 90% of Vietnam's Adult Population Now Fully Vaccinated: Health Ministry

Vietnam's vaccination campaign has made remarkable strides over the last six months.

SaigoneerJan 18, 2022
'In Art We Trust,' a Propaganda Art Exhibition for Gender Equality

Music & Arts

'In Art We Trust,' a Propaganda Art Exhibition for Gender Equality

Last weekend, Heritage Space and Ơ Kìa Hà Nội held the exhibition “In Art We Trust” — a collection of propaganda art on gender equality — at the Goethe Institute.

SaigoneerJan 18, 2022
[Photos] Views of a Saigon in Transit in 1945 by John Florea

Saigon

[Photos] Views of a Saigon in Transit in 1945 by John Florea

1945 was yet another time of drastic change in Saigon overseen by foreign powers.

SaigoneerJan 18, 2022
A Tale of Two Rượus

Ănthology

A Tale of Two Rượus

The first time I bought rượu , it was from Lang Giang , my tour guide in Sa Pa. We were staying in a Red Dao village known for its rice liquor production, and that night I received three water bottles, stripped of their original labels, each filled with a mysterious liquid.

Tam LeJan 17, 2022
US Eatery Targeted by Angry Reviewers for Providing Raw Beef With Takeaway Phở Tái

Food Culture

US Eatery Targeted by Angry Reviewers for Providing Raw Beef With Takeaway Phở Tái

Customers ordering phở tái to go were confused to receive raw beef, not understanding they were expected to cook it, and responded with cruel reviews.

SaigoneerJan 17, 2022
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