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SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳 STREET ART: PINK DOG CHILLIN’

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SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳 STREET ART: PROPAGANDA AND GRAFFITI

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SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳: RIVERS AND CLOUDS OF CONTENTMENT

Published on July 21, 2026May 23, 2026 by jacquelinemhadel2 Comments

It runs about 256 km from its source in Tay Ninh Province (near the Cambodian border) down through Ho Chi Minh City and empties into the Nha Be River, which then flows into the South China Sea. The stretch you’re seeing downtown runs along District 1 on the west bank and District 2 (Thu Duc) on the east bank.

The river is why Saigon exists. The Khmer settlement of Prey Nokor was built here because of the river. The French colonized it because the river gave them a deep-water port connecting to the South China Sea. During the war it was a major supply route. The fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975 included North Vietnamese naval forces coming up this river.

It gets hot 🥵 in the afternoons here. Really hot. 93 F and feels like 98 F…

The iconic image of a Xe Om driver on break in the afternoon.

The closeness, the pajamas, the contentment, of the Vietnamese.

Looks like a portal to heaven (view from Bui Thi Xuan in the morning)

Rainy season is coming and this is the sky before an afternoon rainstorm earlier this week.

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SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳 STREET ART: ENVIRONMENT PROPAGANDA

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SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳 STREET ART: CHILL

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SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳 STREET ART: INDIGENOUS by ARTIST UNKNOWN

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SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳 STREET ART: PROPAGANDA MURAL

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SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳 STREET ART: BLOOM by YESSIOW & STIJN

Published on July 16, 2026May 22, 2026 by jacquelinemhadelLeave a comment

🇮🇩 Yessiow (born Yessi Nur Mulianawati) is an internationally recognized Indonesian mural artist and illustrator originally from Bali. Known for her bold, playful, and vibrant style, she uses her art to brighten public spaces and connect deeply with local communities around the world.

🎨 In recognition of her impact on public art and community engagement, she was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (Arts) list in 2024.

🌴 Yessiow’s work is instantly recognizable for its distinct visual language, which blends her roots with contemporary street art:
Vibrant Tropical Palette: Growing up in Bali strongly influenced her use of bright, saturated colors and natural, organic shapes.

💪 Representation and Diversity: Her murals frequently explore themes of women’s empowerment, body positivity, unity, and the celebration of diverse skin tones.

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