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WEBAmid Saigon, a Traditional Lantern Craft Village Stands the Test of Time. Cellophane lanterns, the nostalgic anchors of our past full-moon festivals, are still alive thanks to the nimble fingers of craftspeople at the Phú Bình lantern “village” in Saigon. Khang Nguyễn in Saigon Hẻm Gems.
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WEBSaigon Extends Notre-Dame Cathedral Renovation by 4 Years to 2027. Originally scheduled for completion in 2020 and then delayed once to 2023, repairs to the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon's roof, windows, flooring, exterior and core wooden structure are... Saigoneer in Saigon.
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WEBWith Thriving Coffee Culture, Vietnam Has Half a Million Cafes, Data Shows. Taking into account global and national chains, small brands, independent cafes and street vendors, a recent report estimates that Vietnam is home to more than 500,000 coffee shops that generate US$1.46 billion in revenue in total.
Exploring Saigon and Beyond - Saigoneer
WEBAprxel Builds Her Ethereal R&B Dreamscape With 2000s Nostalgia “High school was when we all had lots of thoughts and reflections. And I felt like I didn’t fit in with the world around me at that time, so I turned to music as my companion,” Aprxel reflects on the period of time where her connection with music began to solidify, which ultimately set her on the path to become a music artist.
The Saigon Post Office, Benjamin Franklin, and a Source of …
WEB3 days ago · Photograph of the Saigon Post Office taken in 1895 by Firmin André Salles. Image via Flickr user manhhai. Constructed between 1886 and 1891 and often mistakenly credited to Gustave Eiffel (it was actually French architect Alfred Foulhoux), the colonial structure with Gothic and Renaissance elements was designed as …
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WEBA Brief History of Cung Văn Hóa Lao Động and Saigon's First Swimming Pool. Once a fashionable rendezvous for the elite of colonial society, the Labour Culture Palace (Cung Văn hoá Lao động) at 55B Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai is …
Podcast - Saigoneer
WEBSaigoneer Podcast: Our Favorite Non-Pandemic Stories of 2020. It's our last episode of the year! Saigon’s guide to restaurants, street food, news, bars, culture, events, history, activities, things to do, music & nightlife.
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WEBỞ đó ở đây Sài Gòn — A Love-Hate Letter to the Maze of Paradoxes. Editor's note: Adrien Jean is a Saigon-based photographer and a frequent contributor to Saigoneer's Darkroom series.
The Saigonese - Saigoneer
WEBFor those who have immigrated to Saigon to live and work, they are automatically labeled as ‘Saigonese,’ since Saigon is generous enough to create opportunities for all. Therefore, with regards to the masses, Saigon is a mixed-culture mosaic of cuisine, personality, lifestyle, language and religion, incorporating elements of the Chinese ...
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WEBIn Tây Hồ, an Artisan Community Holds Fast to Their Lotus Tea Traditions. Every sip of lotus tea encapsulates all the essences of the natural landscapes of Tây Hồ. Saigon’s guide to restaurants, street food, news, bars, culture, …
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