Ho Chi Minh City's cultural magazine
A contemporary cultural magazine about Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
RECENT ESSAYS
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Someone I Met During a Gambling Night
Su and Shi were twins, cousins of a family friend. “In banking? Both of you?” I asked. “Uh huh. You?” Shi asked. I hesitated for a brief second. “Literature,” I said, and giggled out of embarrassment. “Ok. You must be…
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Where I Work, Cải Lương Survives Alongside Bathroom Policy
On a Wednesday, my boss asked for six volunteers for a Cải Lương workshop on our team’s Google Chat. I agreed, simply because I wanted to see a performance.
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Money Comes Fast, So Does Change
The word “cyberpunk” popped up in my mind, and I was surprised. I would never associate such a term with Vietnam and, more specifically, the old District 9.
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What Honking Means in the Streets of Vietnam
Honking aggravates commuters — but why can’t Vietnamese stop?
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Bug in a Bottle
Pom continued walking as he heard Tam’s footsteps fading away. He wanted to say that he could be Tam’s brother, at least. Though he felt at ease that he didn’t.
