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On Delving Into Vietnam's Eras of Tết Firecrackers via My Family History
Is it a valid reverie or just mere misguided nostalgia to feel a sense of yearning for lives you’ve never lived?
Xông Đất and the Art of Not Letting Randos Into Your Home on Mùng Một
Tết permeates all areas of life this time of the year, from TV programs to online memes and highly detailed charts, tables, and infographics that guide people to participate in a popular new year activity called xông đất.
In the Year of the Dragon, Confessions of a Supposedly 'Auspicious' Dragon Baby
During high school, I learned that babies born in years of the dragon were thought to be “fortunate” and thus, highly sought-after.
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Food Culture
This Tết, I'm Finally Learning Our Family Recipe for Candied Coconut 'Flowers'
Tết is the perfect occasion of the year to go ham on the sugar.
From Digital Societies and Theatre to Environmental Systems, Sport and Computer Science: BIS HCMC’s Wide Range of IBDP Subjects Prepares Students for Exciting Futures
When you picture secondary school students absorbed in their coursework, you are unlikely to envision them learning about Digital Societies, Computer Science, Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS), and Theatre.
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Music & Arts
On Warmly Welcoming the Whimsy of Wonky Tết Zodiac Statues
Every Tết arrives accompanied by netizens sharing collections of poorly constructed statues of the year’s zodiac animal. Viewing the online collections with colleagues is one of my favorite holiday traditions.
When Lịch Bloc Is Gone, What Will Vietnam Use to Keep Discarded Fish Bones?
I have never bought a lịch bloc, or tear-off calendar, for personal use, because every new year, I'm bound to be gifted a brand-new one. In Vietnam, a calendar is often something one purchases as a present for others.
Paul Christiansen
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Culture
It's Tết: The Liberating Magic of Using Tết as an Excuse for Everything
I hate excuses.
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On Delving Into Vietnam's Eras of Tết Firecrackers via My Family History
Is it a valid reverie or just mere misguided nostalgia to feel a sense of yearning for lives you’ve never lived?
Xông Đất and the Art of Not Letting Randos Into Your Home on Mùng Một
Tết permeates all areas of life this time of the year, from TV programs to online memes and highly detailed charts, tables, and infographics that guide people to participate in a popular new year acti...
In the Year of the Dragon, Confessions of a Supposedly 'Auspicious' Dragon Baby
During high school, I learned that babies born in years of the dragon were thought to be “fortunate” and thus, highly sought-after.
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Food Culture
This Tết, I'm Finally Learning Our Family Recipe for Candied Coconut 'Flowers'
Tết is the perfect occasion of the year to go ham on the sugar.
WWF-Laos’ Efforts to Preserve Unique Ecosystems and Traditional Ways of Life in the 4,000 Islands
As it flows down through Laos towards the border with Cambodia, the Mekong River frays and unspools into separate threads of current that weave around islands and rocky outcroppings and tumble over As...
Paul Christiansen
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Music & Arts
On Warmly Welcoming the Whimsy of Wonky Tết Zodiac Statues
Every Tết arrives accompanied by netizens sharing collections of poorly constructed statues of the year’s zodiac animal. Viewing the online collections with colleagues is one of my favorite holid...
When Lịch Bloc Is Gone, What Will Vietnam Use to Keep Discarded Fish Bones?
I have never bought a lịch bloc, or tear-off calendar, for personal use, because every new year, I'm bound to be gifted a brand-new one. In Vietnam, a calendar is often something one purchases as a pr...
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From Digital Societies and Theatre to Environmental Systems, Sport and Computer Science: BIS HCMC’s Wide Range of IBDP Subjects Prepares Students for Exciting Futures
When you picture secondary school students absorbed in their coursework, you are unlikely to envision them learning about Digital Societies,...
Celebrating Tết with the Essence of Gift-Giving
The moment of transition between the old and new year has arrived, and it's time when Tết gifts are meticulously selected and carefully prep...
Tết by the Sea: Celebrate Loved Ones at Wyndham Grand Phu Quoc this Year
In Vietnam, once a year, offices close and schools empty so everyone can savor the most important holiday. For many, Tết is the only opportu...
Unlocking Potential from a Young Age: The Advantages of Enrolling Children in International Education at BIS HCMC
The path to becoming a lifelong learner begins early.
Weddings, Birthdays, Business Meetings, Master Classes and Community Gatherings: Villa Song Excels at Event Hosting
Sleek white flowers accented by flickering candles contrasted the lush patch of trees across the river as the sun set and the couple exchang...
The Winter Bazaar at International School Saigon Pearl Showcases the Power of the IB PYP
Kitten Survivor, Snowy Kingdom, Toilet Tower Defense and Snacks But Weird were just a few of the large games placed on the floor beside thei...
Family Vacation Takes on New Meaning with Tết Traditions at Sheraton Grand Danang Resort & Convention Center
Families may spend many hours in close proximity, but between work, school and other activities, it’s difficult to attain real quality time ...
Michelin-Starred Chefs Arrive in Nha Trang from Spain for Debut of Hispania
Spain has been home to the Michelin Guide for over 100 years and several Spanish chefs representing some of its starred restaurants are brin...
Culinary Innovation at Phú Quốc: La Veranda Resort Unveils Gourmet Xin Chao
La Veranda Resort Phú Quốc - MGallery, a sanctuary of elegance on Vietnam's tranquil island, proudly unveils Gourmet Xin Chao, an epicurean ...
20 Years of Growth and Responsibility at Annam Gourmet
For twenty years, Annam Gourmet has been a pioneer in implementing a chain of stores that offer high-quality and reputable imported goods in...
Embracing 'Quận Vui': The Grand Ho Tram's Journey Into a New Era of Joyful Living
A subtle yet exciting transformation is underway at The Grand Ho Tram with Quận Vui — a district where dynamism, freedom, and unbridled fun ...
Indulge in Festive Flavors at Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
Saigon residents and visitors share a diverse set of backgrounds and values. This manifests most during holidays when many seek to celebrate...
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On Delving Into Vietnam's Eras of Tết Firecrackers via My Family History
Is it a valid reverie or just mere misguided nostalgia to feel a sense of yearning for lives you’ve never lived?
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Tết permeates all areas of life this time of the year, from TV programs to online memes and highly detailed charts, tables, and infographics...
In the Year of the Dragon, Confessions of a Supposedly 'Auspicious' Dragon Baby
During high school, I learned that babies born in years of the dragon were thought to be “fortunate” and thus, highly sought-after.
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Food Culture
This Tết, I'm Finally Learning Our Family Recipe for Candied Coconut 'Flowers'
Tết is the perfect occasion of the year to go ham on the sugar.
“Burgers Chose Me”: The Journey of Pingu's Burger and Healthy Fast Food
On an intimate, tree-lined street in the middle of Thảo Điền sits Pingu's Burger . By outward appearance, it seems like your run-of-the-mill b...
Sparkling Oysters: Champagne Meets Caviar at Social Club Restaurant
Caviar, oysters and Veuve Clicquot champagne are all special on their own, but imagine them combined in one luxurious mouthful.
Travel
A Day Exploring the Diverse Environs of Hồ Tràm
Living in Saigon has plenty of perks, but generally speaking fresh air, relaxation and meandering paths aren’t among them and Saigoneers are...
On Japan’s Shonan Coastline, a Wintry Vista of Mount Fuji
It was my first trip to Zushi Beach and the sun was beginning to set.
Finding Solace in the Placid Water of Trị An Lake as a City Dweller
I took a deep breath, realizing that I was suspended in the midpoint of everything, above the calm, glassy surface of Trị An Lake and beneat...
Stories
Sweating for a Good Cause at the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation Walk in Hanoi
I learnt of the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation in my first year living in Hanoi, through friends that had worked for the fantastic organi...
In the Mekong Delta, Ferries Are Childhood Friends and Daily Companions
The Mekong Delta is called Đồng bằng Sông Cửu Long in Vietnamese — the Nine Dragons River, for the way the mighty Mekong splits into multipl...
Glide Over Hanoi in the Calmness of the Cát Linh-Hà Đông Metro Line
In many countries, urban metros are a mundane convenience — so ordinary that their users often take them for granted. But until the birth of...
Society
WWF-Laos’ Efforts to Preserve Unique Ecosystems and Traditional Ways of Life in the 4,000 Islands
As it flows down through Laos towards the border with Cambodia, the Mekong River frays and unspools into separate threads of current that we...
On the 12th Day of Christmas Saigoneer Gave to Me: 12 Birdcalls From Across Vietnam
Almost everywhere we go in the world, birdsong abounds.
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Natural Selection
Crickets Are More Than Just Chirpy Reminders of Our Childhood
Cricket song. You read the words and immediately hear the chirping. That thrilling trill of strummed air. Humans have been hearing that...
Heritage
Portrait of a Jubilant Saigon on the Precipice of Tết in 1992
Tết in 1992 was an especially fortuitous time to be a foreign arrival to Saigon.
In 1992 Vietnam, the Streets Were Brimming With Love and Life
How has your life been transformed in the past 30 years? Changes might materialize overnight, but some tend to creep up on you at a glacial ...
Vintage French Book Illustrations Depict a Quaint Indochina in 1903
In this rare collection of images from 1903 Indochina, life in the peninsula appears as if in a dream, with rows of colonial-style houses in...
Saigon Events
Phu Quoc's Night Market @ Rice Market restaurant at Regent Phu Quoc
Indulge in a culinary adventure like no other as we invite you to Phu Quoc's night market-themed seafood buffet dinner at Rice Market, where...
Blooming Afternoon Tea @ Rice Market Restaurant at Regent Phu Quoc
Embark on a refined journey where elegance and discretion meet on your palate, leaving you enchanted by the subtle symphony of flavours. An ...
Seafood Hot Pot @ Rice Market restaurant at Regent Phu Quoc
Experience a variety of handpicked fresh local seafood and seasonal vegetables in our signature hotpot enhanced with flavorful dipping sauce...
