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What Creating a Sign Language App Taught Me About the Hardships of Vietnam's Deaf Community

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What Creating a Sign Language App Taught Me About the Hardships of Vietnam's Deaf Community

In neighborhood communities, deaf children are often bullied by their hearing friends, according to my classmate Nguyễn Tài Minh.

PPhạm Ninh GiangOct 7, 2022
Hẻm Gems: In Đà Nẵng, Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng's Sauce Is Good Enough to Drink

Vietnam Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: In Đà Nẵng, Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng's Sauce Is Good Enough to Drink

The secret is the sauce. And the sauce is a secret. The owners of Đà Nẵng’s Bánh Xèo Bà Dưỡng refuse to reveal the recipe for the rich, meaty, and multi-faceted sauce that falls somewhere between hex colors #A07212 and #A0522D. It elevates a familiar bánh xèo into a meal that draws in enough guests to have essentially taken over an entire downtown hẻm.

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Paul ChristiansenOct 7, 2022
Award-Winning Open Home in Hanoi Invites Generational Connections

Architecture

Award-Winning Open Home in Hanoi Invites Generational Connections

CH House, a multi-generational abode that fosters harmonious family connectivity amidst Hanoi's discordant din, recently won the Dedalo Minosse International Prize for clients commissioning a house in the under-40 category.

SaigoneerOct 5, 2022
Meet Chú Hai Bạc, Saigon's Veteran Vespa and Lambretta 'Doctor'

Culture

Meet Chú Hai Bạc, Saigon's Veteran Vespa and Lambretta 'Doctor'

Even in his 70s, Phan Văn Bạc — better known among friends and fans as chú Hai Bạc — is still getting his hands dirty every day working with engines, screws and bolts to take care of vintage Vespas and Lambrettas. Bạc is among a handful of veteran mechanics remaining in Saigon whose specialties are Vespas and Lambrettas.

VVương AnhOct 4, 2022
Nova Hospitality Officially Launched

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Nova Hospitality Officially Launched

On 29 September 2022 at Novaland Gallery, Nova Hospitality, a member of Nova Service, has been officially launched and signed agreements with two of the world's leading hotel management companies, Accor and Marriott International.

SaigoneerOct 3, 2022
Ngõ Nooks: Bud'mo, a Ukrainian Welcome as Warm as a Shot of Nastoyka

Hanoi Ngõ Nooks

Ngõ Nooks: Bud'mo, a Ukrainian Welcome as Warm as a Shot of Nastoyka

“O sultan, Turkish devil and damned devil’s kith and kin, secretary to Lucifer himself…You will not, you son of a bitch, make subjects of Christian sons; we've no fear of your army, by land and by sea we will battle with thee, f*** your mother.”

Linh PhạmOct 2, 2022
Vietnam's Cultural Diversity via 3 Versions of Sọ Dừa in Kinh, Chăm, Raglai Folklore

Culture

Vietnam's Cultural Diversity via 3 Versions of Sọ Dừa in Kinh, Chăm, Raglai Folklore

On Sọ Dừa’s birth certificate, how should one fill in the “ethnic group” field?

YYui NguyễnSep 29, 2022
Vietnamese Masters Contribute to Hôtel des Arts Saigon's 1930s Indochine Aesthetics and Timeless Grace

Arts & Culture

Vietnamese Masters Contribute to Hôtel des Arts Saigon's 1930s Indochine Aesthetics and Timeless Grace

An antique phone placed in the elegant ground-floor lounge at Hôtel des Arts Saigon, Mgallery invites visitors to Call back in time . Paintings by esteemed Vietnamese artists from bygone decades including Bùi Xuân Phái and Trần Lưu Hậu, ceramics and artifacts from the nation’s distant past and tradition-evoking design touches create an atmosphere that whisks visitors into a lost era of elegance.

SaigoneerSep 29, 2022
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Be Gay, Do Pride: Hanoi Pride Week Ends on Cheery Notes Last Sunday

Hanoi

Be Gay, Do Pride: Hanoi Pride Week Ends on Cheery Notes Last Sunday

Last Sunday, Hanoi Pride Week 2022 came to a conclusion with thousands of people joining in the festivities.

Linh PhạmSep 28, 2022
Storm Noru, the Strongest in Recent Years, to Hit Central Vietnam This Week

Vietnam

Storm Noru, the Strongest in Recent Years, to Hit Central Vietnam This Week

Around 370,000 residents are being prepared for evacuation in advance of Storm Noru, which is expected to be one of the worst storms to hit Vietnam in the last 20 years.

SaigoneerSep 26, 2022
Hẻm Gems: Café Slow Cultivates a Natural Habitat for Creature Comforts

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: Café Slow Cultivates a Natural Habitat for Creature Comforts

It's incredibly challenging to set yourself apart in Ho Chi Minh City's overcaffeinated café scene. The city's narrow streets and hẻms are brimming with beans.

CCharlie HarperSep 24, 2022
Huế Announces Plan to Transform Hồ Thủy Tiên Waterpark Into Public Space

Vietnam

Huế Announces Plan to Transform Hồ Thủy Tiên Waterpark Into Public Space

Authorities are planning to turn the long-abandoned Hồ Thủy Tiên Waterpark into a public space with the construction of a walking path, lighting, drainage system and water supply.

SaigoneerSep 23, 2022
Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort Welcomes New GM

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Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort Welcomes New GM

As world of travel begins to bounce back, Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Patrice Landrein as a new General Manager. In the new role, Patrice will be responsible for a big team of Heartists and the success of the hotel's day to day operations. Patrice has been dedicated in the hospitality industry with over three decades of experience in multi-faceted luxury properties, he will bring his broad range of luxury industry experience across Europe, North America, Asia to lead the entire team with a modern management style.

SaigoneerSep 23, 2022
How a Plane Carcass Became a Museum and Community Hangout in Hanoi

In Plain Sight

How a Plane Carcass Became a Museum and Community Hangout in Hanoi

The massive chunk of metal greeted me as soon as I stepped through the gate.

Linh PhạmSep 22, 2022
Recreation, Relaxation and Adventure in Đà Nẵng

Saigoneer Getaways

Recreation, Relaxation and Adventure in Đà Nẵng

Serene nature? Thrilling activities? Cultural insights? World-class cuisine and vibrant nightlife? Everyone has different priorities when going on vacation, and a few special places in Vietnam can accommodate almost all of them. Saigoneer recently traveled to Đà Nẵng to see how many different experiences we could find.

SaigoneerSep 21, 2022
A Saigon Restaurant Poisoned Dozens of Stray Cats. What Happened to Those That Survived?

Saigon

A Saigon Restaurant Poisoned Dozens of Stray Cats. What Happened to Those That Survived?

Almost 10 months ago, my life was turned upside down as our household welcomed a new feline member.

UUyên ĐỗSep 20, 2022
'Đêm Tối Rực Rỡ!' Wins Best Feature Film at 2021 Golden Kite Awards

Film & TV

'Đêm Tối Rực Rỡ!' Wins Best Feature Film at 2021 Golden Kite Awards

In addition to Best Feature Film, Đêm Tối Rực Rỡ! (The Brilliant Darkness!) earned Lý Nguyễn Nhã Uyên a win for Best Leading Actress and Best Screenplay for the drama co-written and directed by her husband, Aaron Toronto.

SaigoneerSep 19, 2022
Hẻm Gems: The Secret Realm of Good Vibes Behind the Doors of Passengers Cafe

Saigon Hẻm Gems

Hẻm Gems: The Secret Realm of Good Vibes Behind the Doors of Passengers Cafe

Like any person born after the year 1990, I am chronically affected by the condition of dawdling at a coffee shop for a supposed boost in productivity and “the vibes” when the clock strikes close to a due date.

UUyên ĐỗSep 19, 2022
Review: 'Cù Lao Xác Sống' Is the Worst Movie I've Ever Watched. I Love It to Death.

Film & TV

Review: 'Cù Lao Xác Sống' Is the Worst Movie I've Ever Watched. I Love It to Death.

When we entered the auditorium to watch Cù Lao Xác Sống , no theater attendant was there to check our tickets. Perhaps the telling emptiness of the room made them realize they could be doing better things with their life than shepherding unsuspecting watchers to such a vulgar display of cinematic abhorrence.

Khôi PhạmSep 18, 2022
Hanoi Starts Revoking Operating Licenses of Cafes on 'Train Street' This Week

Hanoi

Hanoi Starts Revoking Operating Licenses of Cafes on 'Train Street' This Week

Hanoi is shutting down its infamous "Train Street" starting this weekend.

SaigoneerSep 16, 2022
Biên Hòa Cafe Embraces Industrial Design for a Transient Existence

Architecture

Biên Hòa Cafe Embraces Industrial Design for a Transient Existence

If your dwelling is temporary, how much care do you pay to your surroundings?

SaigoneerSep 15, 2022
Pasteur Street Brewing Company’s New Taproom Has a Story to Tell

Eat & Drink

Pasteur Street Brewing Company’s New Taproom Has a Story to Tell

“Wow, this is a colorful one!” we exclaimed upon approaching the bright building along the canal separating Districts 1 and Phú Nhuận. Large red and blue pipes reminiscent of the geometric designs found on Pasteur Street Brewing Company (PSBC)’s cans frame the open-air ground floor that provides fantastic views of Hoàng Sa as motorbikes speed past in front of its tranquil waters.

SaigoneerSep 14, 2022
The Curious Subculture of Vietnamese New Wave

Music & Arts

The Curious Subculture of Vietnamese New Wave

You never know where a story idea is going to come from.

Michael TatarskiSep 14, 2022
Meet Humm, the Music Collective Blending Soft Tunes With Orchestral Instruments

Quãng 8

Meet Humm, the Music Collective Blending Soft Tunes With Orchestral Instruments

Though palpably yearning in nature, Humm's music invites listeners to embark on a journey where healing is the quintessential experience.

AAnn AnnSep 13, 2022
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