Tag Archives: Nguyen Hue St.

Nguyen Hue Promenade at Night

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Saigonese

So last Wednesday, I dropped by to take a peek of Nguyen Hue’s new promenade. And because it was newly opened, I was expecting the crowd, but not on Friday night when the whole family checked it out. Well, I … Continue reading →

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Nguyen Hue Street Finally Opens to Public

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Saigonese

Heard that Nguyen Hue Street is now open to public after months of construction. Either side of the promenade is open to vehicles, but through the whole length of the middle area fronting the People’s Committee Building, people can freely walk … Continue reading →

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Holiday Festivities in District 1

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Saigonese

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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Chúc Mừng Năm Mới 2014!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Saigonese

I just love that am in a country that celebrates 2 new years! Can’t wait for TET too! 🙂

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Flower Festival 2013

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Saigonese

  I’ve never missed a year since 2010 to see the flower displays in Nguyen Hue St. in District 1. Who doesn’t love flowers?  Well, except if you have allergy of course. But there’s just something magical about looking at … Continue reading →

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Constant Change

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Saigonese

“We’re on the road. We move from place to place. And often times when I’m about to call it home, we have to move along.  Life is a constant change. Oh no…” – Jose Mari Chan, Constant Change We officially … Continue reading →

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Flower Festival 2012

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Saigonese

  The Lunar New Year festivities in Vietnam won’t be complete without the Flower Festival all-over the country.  Of course, I just had to share what we saw on the second day of the holiday.  We decided to go very … Continue reading →

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What to Do on TET?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Saigonese

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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Nguyen Hue: from 4 to 2 Lanes

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Saigonese

It’s the time of the year again!  Nguyen Hue is down to two lanes.  I only found out today when I went to work and I had to cross the street because it’ll take longer to get to my office … Continue reading →

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12 Days to Go!

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Saigonese

Finally saw workmen starting to prepare the metal trusses for the holiday decors! Excited much? I just miss seeing signs of festivities and for Saigon, the main roads such as Le Loi, Nguyen Hue and Dong Khoi are usually spruced … Continue reading →

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