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Exploring Vietnam and Beyond

  1. Vignette | On Moving Posters and Saigon, the City of Constant Movements and Migration

    3 DAYS AGO

    Vignette | On Moving Posters and Saigon, the City of Constant Movements and Migration

    “I have witnessed the arrival of generations of people here, ready and hopeful for changes, for chances to develop and make a living. A few of them might stay and become movers to help other newcomers settle down. Old tattered moving posters will be replaced by new ones, like a physical embodiment of the vicious circle of urban life. It’s precisely that constant rhythm that fuels Saigon’s passionate, unrelenting life force.” ___ Written by Minh Phát. Read the full article here: https://saigoneer.com/society/28548-on-moving-posters-and-saigon,-the-city-of-constant-movements-and-migration.

    4 min
  2. Vignette | Loneliness Too Waits for the Bus

    5 DAYS AGO

    Vignette | Loneliness Too Waits for the Bus

    “The bus stop is not a place to talk with strangers. We are so close, and yet so far apart.” ___ Written by Paul Christiansen. Read the full article here: https://saigoneer.com/saigon-news/28684-loneliness-too-waits-for-the-bus-saigon.

    4 min
  3. Heritage | A Brief History of Cung Văn Hóa Lao Động and Saigon's First Swimming Pool

    24 APR

    Heritage | A Brief History of Cung Văn Hóa Lao Động and Saigon's First Swimming Pool

    To take a dip in the pool, Saigoneers today have a plethora of decent choices, from private to public. For much of the 20th century, however, swimming in a pool in Saigon was a privilege that only an exclusive few could access and afford. ___ Written by Tim Doling. Read the full article here: https://saigoneer.com/saigon-heritage/2311-old-saigon-building-of-the-week-the-former-cercle-sportif-saigonnais.

    8 min
  4. Vignette | In the Era of AI Slop, I've Learned to Embrace Saigon's Ugly Urban Clutters

    22 APR

    Vignette | In the Era of AI Slop, I've Learned to Embrace Saigon's Ugly Urban Clutters

    “Nostalgia is an ever-churning cycle. In the 2000s and 2010s, I yearned for the hand-painted goodness of the 1970s. Today, in the 2020s, I find myself strangely drawn to the kitschy clutter of the 2000s. It is increasingly exhausting to exist as a creature with eyes in the 2020s, when AI slop is cluttering every corner of our world. It is soul-draining to have to be on alert 24/7, to scrutinize every human figure’s hands, every online cat’s fur pattern, every video’s narrative logic just to detect signs of AI. And there will come a time when the technology has progressed so much that our human brains can’t tell reality from slop anymore. With the release of Dildo Banana Promax — or whatever the fuck Google is puking out these days — I fear that day is already here.” ___ Written by Khôi Phạm. Read the full article here: https://saigoneer.com/saigon-culture/28630-in-the-era-of-ai-slop,-i-ve-learned-to-embrace-saigon-s-ugly-urban-clutters

    5 min
  5. Hẻm Gems | In Huế, Cơm Hến Bé Liêm Is Breakfast With a Side of Warm Hospitality

    12 APR

    Hẻm Gems | In Huế, Cơm Hến Bé Liêm Is Breakfast With a Side of Warm Hospitality

    Every Vietnamese dish has a story behind it. Even right in Huế, nem công chả phượng is a living remnant of the grandiose court cuisine past emperors enjoyed. Cơm hến, however, hails from much humbler origins on the submerged low-tide stretches along the Hương River. Leftover rice, hến caught right from the water, and unripe fruits from the backyard are the simple ingredients that have allowed cơm hến to stay affordable and, over time, spread to all corners of Huế, becoming a satisfying snack for anyone at any time of the day. ___ Written by Khôi Phạm. Read the full article here: https://saigoneer.com/saigon-street-food-restaurants/28361-hẻm-gems-in-huế,-cơm-hến-bé-liêm-is-breakfast-with-a-side-of-warm-hospitality.

    7 min
  6. Vignette | No Family Trip Is Complete Without Banter, Bolero and Bánh Mì Chả Lụa

    6 APR

    Vignette | No Family Trip Is Complete Without Banter, Bolero and Bánh Mì Chả Lụa

    "It took me a while to realize that it was bánh mì chả lụa’s simplicity that made it the perfect travel companion. Just a few quick slices of pork chả, evenly cut cucumber, and a dash of salt and pepper could provide enough starch, protein, and fiber to stand in for a proper home-cooked meal. Sure, butter, pâté, xíu mại, grilled pork — those are culinary treasures in their own right. But in the cramped, jostling, sun-baked space of a long-distance coach, they had all the makings of a minor tragedy. Bánh mì chả lụa, on the other hand, was practical, a built-in insurance policy against price-gouging or worse, a game of bathroom roulette at some sketchy roadside stop." ___ Written by Uyên Đỗ. Read the full article here: https://saigoneer.com/saigon-food-culture/28103-no-family-trip-is-complete-without-banter,-bolero-and-bánh-mì-chả-lụa.

    5 min
  7. Vignette | Did You Know That There's a Mummy on Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm Boulevard?

    2 APR

    Vignette | Did You Know That There's a Mummy on Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm Boulevard?

    Within a climate-controlled glass display in the Vietnam History Museum in Saigon lies the permanent resting place of Nguyễn Thị Hiệu, who was believed to be a relative of Emperor Gia Long. Urban legends refer to her by the rather crude moniker xác ướp Xóm Cải, after the District 5 neighborhood where her mummified corpse was first discovered in 1994. ___ Written by Paul Christiansen. Read the full article here: https://saigoneer.com/saigon-heritage/26670-did-you-know-that-there-s-a-mummy-on-nguyễn-bỉnh-khiêm-boulevard.

    5 min
  8. Hẻm Gems | Cô Chi Creates a World of Northern Noodles Right in Her Living Room

    31 MAR

    Hẻm Gems | Cô Chi Creates a World of Northern Noodles Right in Her Living Room

    From rustic classics like bún bung and bún thang, to more modern creations like bún cá hồi and bún tomyum, the universe of bún in cô Chi's living-dining room is a gift that keeps on giving. ___ Written by Khang Nguyễn. Read the full article here: https://saigoneer.com/saigon-street-food-restaurants/27979-hẻm-gems-cô-chi-creates-a-world-of-northern-noodles-right-in-her-living-room.

    9 min
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