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WEBI Know Where the Caged Bird Sings: The Joy of Saigon's Birdsong Competition. One by one, motorbikes arrived, carrying the tell-tale cages covered with cloth and parked in the gravel lot beside the coffee shop where Saigoneer sat listening to the caged birds suspended above a patch of scrabbly grass. Khôi Phạm in Saigon Hẻm Gems2024-09-30 ...
Exploring Saigon and Beyond - Saigoneer
WEBIN Dining Ushers in a Transformative Era for Au Lac Do Brazil. Many Saigon restaurants come and go though some endure and evolve. Au Lac Do Brazil has been long known to Saigoneers as the first Brazilian-style Churrasqueira barbecue restaurant in Vietnam with a variety of buffet, a la carte, and set menu options.
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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.
5 Iconic Buildings in Saigon That Showcase Vietnamese Modernist ...
WEB1 day ago · The V.A.R building, finished in 1973 and designed by architect Lê Văn Lắm, is a key example of Vietnam's mid-20 th-century modern style, showcasing both the country’s unique post-colonial creativity and push for cultural independence.Lắm was one of the early architects who shaped the tropical modernist movement, making modern buildings work well in Vietnam’s hot and humid weather.
Exploring Saigon and Beyond - Saigoneer
WEBFrom Kuy Teav to Hủ Tiếu: How a Phnom Penh Classic Became Hủ Tiếu Nam Vang. Originally from Cambodia, made popular by Chinese vendors and enjoyed by local diners, hủ tiếu Nam Vang captures the essence of Vietnamese history in …
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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.
Into Saigon's Charming Hidden Third Spaces in the Shade of Bridges
WEB4 days ago · Neglected and overlooked, bridges are far from anyone’s idea of a traditional third place, and the people there are usually passing through out of necessity. But in Nikolai Sokolov’s black-and-white photos, these anonymous bridges (though if you’re sharp, you might recognize one) come alive as tranquil yet vibrant sanctuaries. Beneath rigid concrete structures, rough patches of ground ...
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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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.
As National Cases Surpass 100,000, Saigon Imposes Night Curfew ...
WEBAs of 6am today, July 26, Vietnam recorded 2,704 more confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the national tally to surpass 100,000 at 101,113 cases, according to data reported by VnExpress. Of all local cases, 97,370 were identified in the current outbreak that started on April 27. While the number of recoveries has also increased recently, so ...