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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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WEBNew Renderings Show Saigon's Plans to Revamp Quách Thị Trang Square. At an estimated cost of VND157 billion (US$6.17 million), the controversial renovation work on the square in front of Bến Thành Market is set to begin this fall and be completed by April 2025. Brian Letwin in Saigon.
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.
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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.
Saigon's Lockdown to Be Extended, Likely Until End of Month
WEBSep 13, 2021 · VnExpress reports that Saigon's leaders plan to extend the city's lockdown beyond this Wednesday, September 15, the date previously marked by the central government as the deadline for bringing the COVID-19 outbreak "under control." While exact specifics on the extension are still under discussion, Dương Anh …
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WEBHà Giang's Thôn Khun Is a Soothing Oasis for the World-Weary Traveler. Located in the heart of a valley surrounded by verdant stretches of forest, the little hamlet of Khun retains much of its pristine natural charms. From the enigmatic beauty of the local Bó Mỳ Cave to ... Saigoneer in Saigoneer Getaways.
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WEBIn this collection of old film photos from 1962 taken by an unknown photographer, perhaps the most eye-catching feature is the fashion. Saigon men appear in simple attire of white shirts and pants, bu... 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.
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WEBWeekend Stories: Vietnam Reports Highest-Ever 24-Hour Surge in Local Coronavirus Infections. Stay connected with Saigoneer on Twitter and Instagram and like us on Facebook.
Development - Saigoneer
WEBBetween 2021 and 2025, Hanoi plans to spend VND500 billion (US$28.1 million) on inspecting and assessing the quality of old apartment buildings in the city. Saigoneer in Development.