We're stationed in Saigon for 4 weeks, which explains the focus of the last few posts, including this one. The longer we're here, the more we notice the details lurking beneath the surface. There's a lot of beauty in the mundane and it seems silly to passersby that we stop to appreciate them, but we do it anyway. And the result is this: inspiration behind bars, down alleyways, under our feet, above our heads, and right in front of our faces.
TALKING ABOUT: ONLY IN SAIGON
In search of happenings new and good, old and better, we came across a crew of talented young producers and videographers, putting in some work to highlight the lifestyle movement of today's youth in modern Saigon. From sneaker talk to hand-crafted beers, their evocative videos give a peek into the visions behind these forward-thinking, style-conscious, entrepreneurial-spirited pioneers of their generation.
But that's not all - they also recognize and celebrate, in an equally handsome and reverent manner, the faces and crafts of the older, aging generation whose professions and art embody the heart and soul of the city.
It's an exciting time to be in Vietnam to witness first-hand the revolution of the country's subculture led by guys like them. They launched only a couple of months ago, but are already commanding a broad following, with 7 published videos and more on the reel. Catch them if you can. https://vimeo.com/onlyinsaigon/videos
Only in Saigon
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SLEEPLESS IN SAIGON
With already 12 months behind us and decidedly another 3 to go, we made our way back to Saigon, a budding metropolis of young creatives and entrepreneurs. Though it's long been the country's center of commerce for locals and foreigners alike, in the recent years, there's been an increasing infiltration of relevant fashion, art, and music enhanced by this new wave of progressive minds.
We came here with the notion of setting some groundwork for what's to come post-voyage, excited to be in the midst of this imminent cultural transformation, though mildly circumspect about the fate of age-old traditions. In our hearts, we hope this collision of old and new will coexist well into the distant future, while retaining their respective charisma and authenticity.
