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D3 Heritage Mansion to Reopen as Dining Destination in 2022

Saigon

D3 Heritage Mansion to Reopen as Dining Destination in 2022

One of Saigon's great remaining heritage buildings is nearing its public debut.

SaigoneerNov 22, 2021
Not Just Tender and Unostentatious, Mạc Mai Sương Is a Multi-Faceted Gem

Quãng 8

Not Just Tender and Unostentatious, Mạc Mai Sương Is a Multi-Faceted Gem

Mạc Mai Sương, with her endearing curly hair and warm tone of voice, has been on heavy rotation in our playlists since she released ‘Mơ,’ ‘Hoa,’ and ‘Mưa.’ But upon delving deeper, one would realize that Sương’s musicality is much more eclectic than the mellow songs she’s known for.

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Nov 21, 2021
A Striking Tapestry of Emotions in the Exhibition 'Postcards From the Pandemic'

Music & Arts

A Striking Tapestry of Emotions in the Exhibition 'Postcards From the Pandemic'

“ Postcards From the Pandemic ,” a community exhibition organized by Work Room Four and Hanoi Grapevine, is on display in Hanoi from November 10 to 23. After days of seeking public contributions, the exhibition is now showing postcards created by the community. There are also interactive spaces where visitors can participate. The purpose of this project is to collect as many thoughts and feelings from the community as possible, then assemble them to portray a striking picture of emotions during the pandemic . By asking everybody the question “how are you?”, the organizers hope to provide a space where people can express themselves while also encouraging emotional release. According to Claire Driscoll, the curator of “Postcards from the Pandemic,” her hope with this project is to allow participants to share their true feelings through the postcards, while providing a sense of safety and belonging. The postcards reveal, via all the stories and experiences, that we are not alone, even in the darkest hours. Due to the pandemic, the event must follow government's directives to maintain safety. All visitors must complete health declarations, wear a mask, and use sanitizer at the entrance. The exhibition only permits 30 people to enter at a time; there might be a 15 minutes wait if the room is full. “Postcards from the Pandemic” is open to visitors every day from 9:30am to 6:00pm at Work Room Four’s gallery.

SaigoneerNov 21, 2021
In a Schoolyard, a Close-Knit Community Spearheads Saigon's Archery Scene

Parks & Rec

In a Schoolyard, a Close-Knit Community Spearheads Saigon's Archery Scene

Laser-focused gazes, shiny bows, colorful targets, and looking cool as hell: these are the components of a picture-perfect post one might find on the Instagram of any budding archer. But social media clout aside, there are other reasons why outdoor archery is slowly becoming a favorite pastime of some Saigoneers in the “new normal.”

MầmNov 20, 2021
Meet the High School Students Leading the Fight Against Hanoi’s Food Waste

Society

Meet the High School Students Leading the Fight Against Hanoi’s Food Waste

High school pupils are perhaps not who you’d expect to see running an established volunteer organization in a capital city. When it comes to tackling food waste and shortages, however, a group of young Hanoian students are operating at the very forefront of these issues.

SSam PatersonNov 19, 2021
The Neo-Baroque Opulence of the Norodom Palace in the 1920s

Saigon

The Neo-Baroque Opulence of the Norodom Palace in the 1920s

Few people remember seeing with their own eyes the facade of the building at the site of the former Independence Palace, let alone its interior.

SaigoneerNov 18, 2021
How International School Saigon Pearl Ensures Student Safety

Education

How International School Saigon Pearl Ensures Student Safety

When sending their children to school, parents must be confident that they are physically, emotionally and mentally safe.

SaigoneerNov 18, 2021
After Each Flood, Hoi An Picks Itself up, Just Like It Has Always Done

Vietnam

After Each Flood, Hoi An Picks Itself up, Just Like It Has Always Done

Every year, Vietnam braces for dozens of tropical storms coming from the East Sea. Localities along the coast in central Vietnam have to bear devastating destruction caused by Mother Earth whenever serious typhoons make landfall.

TTrương Hoài VũNov 18, 2021
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Vũ Thanh Vân Makes Staying at Home Seem Effortlessly Cool

Quãng 8

Vũ Thanh Vân Makes Staying at Home Seem Effortlessly Cool

Vũ Thanh Vân is not a new name among indie music lovers, as she's well-known for her soothing voice in past singles like ‘Tori,’ ‘Hát Ru’ or ‘Lấy Chồng.’ When I finally meet Vân, I feel her quiet presence underneath the surface of a pretty girl singing love songs on the internet — a singer-songwriter who is strong, determined, and has a keen perspective on life.

ÁÁi VõNov 17, 2021
Bars, Cinemas, Ride-Hailing Return to Saigon in Low-Risk Districts

Saigon

Bars, Cinemas, Ride-Hailing Return to Saigon in Low-Risk Districts

Many previously suspended activities are allowed again in Saigon depending on their district’s COVID-19 risk assessment.

SaigoneerNov 17, 2021
Local Architecture Projects Win Awards at 2021 Architecture MasterPrize

Architecture

Local Architecture Projects Win Awards at 2021 Architecture MasterPrize

The winning designs include family homes, a health center, office buildings, and hotels built across Vietnam.

SaigoneerNov 16, 2021
Thief Breaks Into Anti-Theft Device Store in Binh Duong

Vietnam

Thief Breaks Into Anti-Theft Device Store in Binh Duong

In a sweet stroke of irony, a security equipment shop in Binh Duong Province couldn’t stop a criminal from infiltrating their own stronghold.

SaigoneerNov 16, 2021
A Factory Where 'Dead Plastics' Are Reborn as Contemporary Furniture

Environment

A Factory Where 'Dead Plastics' Are Reborn as Contemporary Furniture

Saigoneer arrived at PLASTICPeople’s factory on a Friday afternoon after a long-winded ride on National Highway 1A. The sides of the road we took there were casually strewn with unpruned bushes, deposits of rocks and, expectedly, a heinous amount of trash, a fitting premonition of what we were about to witness.

UUyên ĐỗNov 15, 2021
Saigoneer Podcast: Riding on a Motorbike With Someone; Karaoke or Nightclub?

Podcast

Saigoneer Podcast: Riding on a Motorbike With Someone; Karaoke or Nightclub?

A new Saigoneer Podcast episode is out now!

SaigoneerNov 15, 2021
What If Disney Fairy Tales Took Place in Vietnam? A Local Illustrator Wonders.

Music & Arts

What If Disney Fairy Tales Took Place in Vietnam? A Local Illustrator Wonders.

Cinderella, Snow White and The Little Mermaid are all iconic animated characters whose imagery has left a strong impression on generations of children. What if these stories, popularized by Disney cartoons, took place in Vietnam?

AAnn AnnNov 12, 2021
Praying for Good Weather, Bac Giang-Style

Culture

Praying for Good Weather, Bac Giang-Style

My friends said that they were going to a festival which happens every four years, and that it would be great for photographs. I knew nothing more.

MMarcus LaceyNov 12, 2021
Our Memories of Vietnam, Transformed Into Lego Creations by Collector Hoàng Đặng

Music & Arts

Our Memories of Vietnam, Transformed Into Lego Creations by Collector Hoàng Đặng

Đặng Huy Hoàng is a Hanoi-based industrial designer. He loves building custom scenes with Lego, and has created many Vietnam-themed model sets on his social media accounts.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2021
[Photos] VTN's Stunning Bamboo Restaurant on the Edge of Cúc Phương National Park

Architecture

[Photos] VTN's Stunning Bamboo Restaurant on the Edge of Cúc Phương National Park

Floating on emerald water amid lush foliage-covered hilltops, the structure could pass for the setting of a fantasy novel.

SaigoneerNov 11, 2021
How Students at The British International School HCMC are Preparing to Transition Back to In-School Learning

Education

How Students at The British International School HCMC are Preparing to Transition Back to In-School Learning

In recent weeks, Saigon has experienced a return to relative normality in many regards, and schools may soon resume in-person classes.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2021
In 'Hà Nội Bị Say Cà Phê,' a Tribute to the House Dancers of Lenin Park

Music & Arts

In 'Hà Nội Bị Say Cà Phê,' a Tribute to the House Dancers of Lenin Park

Although house dance has its origin in nightclubs, the members of House Dance Hanoi (HDH) community don’t necessarily need to go to clubs to dance.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2021
Online Study, School Fees Most Affect Student Mental Health During Pandemic, Study Says

Health

Online Study, School Fees Most Affect Student Mental Health During Pandemic, Study Says

It has been a disruptive two years for Vietnamese students due to lockdown regulations, so it’s unsurprising that many are struggling with their mental well-being.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2021
Saigon Proposes 2 New Waterbus Routes Linking Districts 1, 7

Saigon

Saigon Proposes 2 New Waterbus Routes Linking Districts 1, 7

Saigoneer 's favorite form of transportation has just proposed adding two new routes linking District 7 and District 1.

SaigoneerNov 10, 2021
Tiki Receives $258m in New Investments for Further Growth

Tech

Tiki Receives $258m in New Investments for Further Growth

The funding pushes the company close to unicorn status.

SaigoneerNov 9, 2021
Into the Storm: Saigon's Outbreak Through the Eyes of a Frontline Volunteer

Health

Into the Storm: Saigon's Outbreak Through the Eyes of a Frontline Volunteer

“The best way to overcome fear is to face it,” 33-year-old Hương Nguyễn thought when she decided to volunteer as a frontline worker during Saigon’s most deadly weeks of the pandemic.

DDiệu AnhNov 8, 2021
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