Street Art – Page 7 – TOKIDOKI (NOMAD)

SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳: GOLD

Published on July 14, 2026May 13, 2026 by jacquelinemhadel2 Comments

Khăn rằn. The black and white checkered scarf. Originally worn by Mekong Delta farmers against sun and dust. Became the symbol of the southern resistance when Viet Cong guerrillas wore it as headwrap, face covering, and makeshift bag. During the war, wearing one was enough to get you questioned by soldiers. After 1975 it became a patriotic symbol. 🇻🇳

as you emerge from your accommodation in the morning, you are confronted with the realization that the day started much earlier for others

is this the same expression above as below?

you learn to lock your bag pockets and secure your bag to something sturdy when you travel off the beaten path. when i’m having a coffee and reading, it’s nice to know my bag is going to be difficult to snag…

May 2026

SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳 STREET ART: ART IS NOT A CRIME

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SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳: MAKES YOU WANT THINGS YOU FORGOT YOU NEEDED

Published on July 12, 2026 by jacquelinemhadel2 Comments

Andrew X. Pham (Catfish and Mandala):
“Saigon makes you want things you forgot you needed.”

Jean-Claude Pomonti (Un Vietnamien Bien Tranquille):
“Saigon is a woman who changes her dress but never her habits.”

Tim O’Brien (The Things They Carried):
“The war was over and there was no place in particular to go.”

May 2026

SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳 STREET ART: HELLO MY NAME…

Published on July 10, 2026 by jacquelinemhadel1 Comment

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SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳 STREET ART: MIRROR

Published on July 7, 2026 by jacquelinemhadel1 Comment

An abandoned area in Pham Ngu Lao Park. This was a mural on an old Cigar Lounge Wall

The iconic conical hat (Nón lá) on the head of this graff piece

Interesting scrawl on an electric ⚡️ box in Pham Ngu Lao Park

May 2026

SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳 STREET ART: VOLUNTEER SPRING

Published on July 6, 2026 by jacquelinemhadelLeave a comment

Central Section (Yellow Text)

• CÔNG TRÌNH THANH NIÊN: Youth Project.

• CHÀO MỪNG ĐẠI HỘI ĐẠI BIỂU LIÊN HIỆP THANH NIÊN VIỆT NAM P. NGUYỄN CƯ TRINH: Welcoming the Delegate Congress of the Vietnam Youth Federation of Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward.

• NHIỆM KỲ 2024 – 2029: Term 2024 – 2029.

Right Section (Orange/Yellow Text)

• XUÂN TÌNH NGUYỆN: Volunteer Spring.

Contextual Details

The mural illustrates various community service and environmental themes:

• Environmental Action: The right side depicts youth planting a tree, accompanied by a map of Vietnam.

• Waste Management: The background section to the left shows figures sorting waste into green, yellow, and blue bins, similar to standard recycling initiatives in the city.

• Organization: The project is attributed to the Vietnam Youth Federation (the logo with the bird and V-shape is visible above the central text) in Nguyen Cu Trinh Ward, which is a neighborhood in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

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SAIGON, VIETNAM 🇻🇳 STREET ART: TAKING ACTION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Published on July 5, 2026 by jacquelinemhadelLeave a comment

The Main Mural Slogan (Right Side)

• NHÂN DÂN VÀ HỘI VIÊN PHỤ NỮ KHU PHỐ 3 HÀNH ĐỘNG VÌ MÔI TRƯỜNG: The people and members of the Women’s Union of Neighborhood 3 take action for the environment.

• XANH – SẠCH – ĐẸP: Green – Clean – Beautiful.

The Trash Bins (Lower Right)

The bins are labeled to encourage waste sorting:

• RÁC HỮU CƠ: Organic Waste (Green bin).

• RÁC VÔ CƠ: Inorganic Waste (Orange/Red bin).

• RÁC TÁI CHẾ: Recyclable Waste (Blue bin).