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• The Saigonese
• Inside the 170-Year-Old Homestead of Vuong Hong Sen, Vietnam's Famed Historian

Phuong Le was said to be infatuated, so she posted only 4 words, trying to hold on to Vu Luan?

Recently, social networks have been constantly discussing the relationship between Phuong Le and her husband Vu Luan. The couple used to be admired by many people for their companionship in both work and personal life, but recently there have been rumors of a rift.

• Duy Phuong: Famous before Hoai Linh, daughter helped pay off debt, now works as a shipper
• Hanoi to host Pho Festival 2025

Behind the Vietnamese Term 'Ô Sin'

It’s not uncommon to come across words in everyday conversations that have roots in the French language. Albeit less frequently, a handful of Russian and English loan words have also made their way into our lives at times, but for a term of Japanese origin to have taken root deep in the collective psyche of Vietnamese, that’s rare.

• Vietnamese traditional music flourishing on international stage
• Tự Lực Văn Đoàn - The Life, Death and Legacy of 7 Pillars of Vietnam's Quốc Ngữ Literary Wealth

In Remembrance of Saigon Street Calls Past

Drowned out by the noises of modernization, sounds that once served as the background to a simpler time have begun to shrink, and eventually become lost in the wheel of progress. Tiếng rao, or street calls, happen to be one of those dying noises, but they remain a poignant reminder of the past for many.

• Cai luong artist Diep Tuyet Anh passed away from cancer, not having time to celebrate Tet, making one wish
• Champa cultural artifact recognized as national treasure

Preserving tradition: The story of 50 years of pandan rice cake in Dong Thap

A visit to Dong Thap’s pandan rice cake maker unveils a story of tradition, resilience, and culinary artistry maintained over half a century.

• Đờn Ca Tài Tử Captures the Soul of Southern Vietnam in Every Melody, Every Word
• Artists bringing traditional, national elements into artistic creation

Chau Son Monastery: Ninh Binh’s Gothic gem with a deeper message

Chau Son Monastery’s incomplete tower tells a story of sacrifice and solidarity during Vietnam’s 1945 famine.

• In Xuân Diệu's Tender Poetry, a Reminder to Love Honestly and Courageously
• Cai luong veteran actress celebrates her birthday with a special performance

Meet the Saigon Man Whose Home Is an Archive of Traditional Musical Instruments

“These instruments serve our everyday life, or even our spiritual life. For example, they mark the transitions of life. When a baby is born or a person passes away, people play these instruments to welcome or bid farewell to these moments. They also use music to pray for good weather, good business, and happiness for future generations,” Đức Dậu, a seasoned collector of Vietnamese traditional instruments, shares how these antique musical devices are more than just merely tools used for entertainment.