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![[Photos]: Vu Huu Nhung’s “Life” Exhibition](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/6DP5jCSb.jpg)
Music & Arts
Vũ Hữu Nhung, an heir of Phù Lãng pottery experts, is holding an exhibition of his cutting-edge sculptural artwork in Hanoi.
![[Photos] Vietnam’s World Famous “Aquascapists”](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/lGfMClnb.jpg)
Music & Arts
Surprise fact: Vietnam is a perennial powerhouse when it comes to aquarium design.
Architecture
As one of the top 3 countries most vulnerable to natural disasters, living with floods is a difficult reality for many in Vietnam.
Music & Arts
Against the backdrop of Vietnamese gender sensitivities that are based on a feudally influenced culture, it is ironic that one of the country’s most unique dances, one that is over 1,000 years old, is an example of the subconscious existence and acceptance of gender-bending.
Travel
While Phu Yen’s cliffs of stone plates (Ghềnh Đá Đĩa) may be particularly unique, we dug up a few other rocky beauties along Vietnam’s coast.
Food Culture
Photo via truyenthongtuonglai . In Saigon, coffee can be consumed on the sidewalk or in a fancy coffee shop, out of a plastic cup or one made of fine porcelain. Regardless of location or vessel, this black, magic liquid has been a constant of Saigon life for the last 70 years.
![[Photos] Local Artist Creates Beautiful Aluminum And Wood Bird Sculptures](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/X5zfUHOb.jpg)
Music & Arts
Interweaving the arts of sculpture and installation, Thai Nhat minh’s solo exhibition last year, “The Birds” captured feelings of captivity and yearning for freedom through his wooden and aluminum birds.
![[Photos] Old School Vietnamese Education](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/bjzSr5Cb.jpg)
Vietnam
An elephant in Biology class? Now that would have made me actually pay attention in school. Apparently Vietnamese education used to be a lot more hands-on back in the day compared to our current world of stale standardized testing. Take a glimpse back to the past to see how our forefathers straight-aced it.
Development
After winning Archdaily ’s House of the Year Award back in April, Vo Trong Nghia Architects have just added more hardware to their collection for their House for Trees in Binh Thanh District.
Travel
Driving along the coastal roads from Saigon to Nha Trang on motorbike is a beautiful journey, but also a bit of a grind. Here are 6 great places to stop between the 2 cities that will help break up the drive and make your trip that much more awesome.
![[Photos] Dull Saigon Alley Gets A Graffiti Facelift](https://media.urbanistnetwork.com/saigoneer/article-images/legacy/BmtLJ5qb.jpg)
Music & Arts
In bustling downtown Saigon, where it seems like development dictates aesthetics, alleyway 15B on Le Thanh Ton Street is among the few public places in the city where art is accessible to residents of Saigon that might not normally go to traditional art venues.
Travel
With both potentially deadly turns and stunning natural beauty, these 5 mountain passes can simultaneously strike awe and fear into the hearts of drivers.
Culture
Well-known for both their elegant, classic architecture and the quality of education they provide, these 4 Vietnamese schools have stood the test of time.
Culture
While they get the most attention, the Cathedrals in Saigon and Hanoi pale in comparison with Nam Dinh’s. Not only does the province boast this magnificent architectural specimen, but also a plethora of beautiful basilicas.
Culture
7 kilometers from Hue’s Imperial Citadel and hidden in a wooded area full of green pine trees one will find Duong Xuan hill. Sitting on its top is the Tu Hieu pagoda which is among the most historic and beautiful pagodas in Hue. While visitors are charmed by its nostalgic and meditational grace, Tu Hieu is also known for its distinctive graveyard.
Culture
Yesterday was Mung 5 Thang 5 (Tet Doan Ngo) - a Vietnamese half-year Tet celebration which takes place on the fifth of lunar May (the fifth day of the fifth lunar month). We take a closer look at this holiday to see whether it is the summer solstice of maleness (the yang), a day to memorialize Au Co or simply a day to kill pests.
Culture
In a refreshing alternative to stories about crazy things wealthy Vietnamese spend their money on , Michael Barrs, a teacher at The American School of Vietnam, promised his students that if they raised $5,000 for Heartbeat Vietnam , they could choose his hairstyle.
Vietnam
Among the infamous women of Vietnam’s criminal underworld, Dung Ha was one of the most notorious. Though her reign was short, it was characterized by wealth, power and love affairs that still draw curiosity to this day.
Culture
Listed in UK travel guidebook Rough Guides as one of the most haunted places in the world, District 1’s Tao Dan Park is said to the home of young man's ghost.
Culture
Last week we heard the story of the Saigon Post Office’s last letter writer , a trade that is unlikely to last much longer. But letter writing isn’t the only traditional occupation endangered by Vietnam’s fast-paced growth and modernization, according to VNExpress .
Travel
While Hanoi, Hai Phong and Saigon are known for their beautiful colonial architecture, some of Vietnam’s best specimens can be found in the Mekong Delta. Here are 3 ornate buildings known for their mixture of Oriental and European architecture, that also are rich in history.
Culture
Built in 1734 under the reign of King Long Duc III, Phuc Quang pagoda in Bac Giang Province has been mysteriously monk-less for nearly 300 years.
Culture
As I travel through life, meeting new people, I sometimes get the feeling that some have a story to tell. When I discover such a person, I secretly feel special and cool to be one of the few who perceives their uniqueness. But as it often happens, before long, I realize my cool stranger is actually known by quite a few tour guides, which makes me feel massively uncool.
Culture
As is the case in many cultures, superstition plays an important role in our society. It can dictate when to take a vacation, how to do business and even cure bad luck. In this monthly column, we take a closer look at common Vietnamese superstitions, starting with fetus eggs, the first day of Tet and best business practices.