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Tet Fireworks 2015

On Tet Eve, we brought our family to District 1 to watch the fireworks display. All we wanted was a high perch to view the night skies unencumbered. We tried watching a couple of years ago along Ham Nghi but … Continue reading

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Holiday Festivities in District 1

A few years ago, 2 days before Christmas, we checked what District 1 looked like during the holiday season, and it was PACKED. So we’ve always made a conscious effort not to get stuck downtown during Christmas Eve and New … Continue reading

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Ready for TET?

Here’s a sneak peak of what’s happening in the preparation for the Flower Festival along Nguyen Hue St. Scheduled to open on February 7 at 7pm until February 13 at 10pm, the whole stretch of the boulevard shall be turned … Continue reading

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Chuc Mung Nam Moi!

A glorious and prosperous new year to everyone! *Fireworks from D1 as seen from D7

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What to Do on TET?

Torn between just staying home or immersing ourselves in the Tet celebration. It’s our 3rd Tet here in Saigon and for the past couple of years, we just stayed home and watch the fireworks on TV or whatever we can … Continue reading

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Celebrating TET in Saigon

If you haven’t bought any ticket or booked a resort to visit this Tet Holiday, it’s too late now!  Airlines are fully-booked and resorts will be in full capacity.  And if you’re planning to take a bus to get out … Continue reading

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