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Life is a rich mosaic of everyday moments and milestone experiences—our Living section celebrates both. We explore the art of meaningful existence through stories of home, health, relationships, and personal growth. From embracing local traditions to adapting global lifestyle trends, we offer insights into creating spaces and routines that reflect your values. Our contributors share authentic perspectives on balancing work and leisure, nurturing connections, and finding purpose in a fast-changing world. Whether you're seeking practical wisdom for daily challenges or inspiration for living more intentionally, join our community of readers pursuing lives of substance and joy.

SOUND AND COLOR IN TEOCHEW TRADITIONAL OPERA
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SOUND AND COLOR IN TEOCHEW TRADITIONAL OPERA

Discover Teochew Traditional Opera, a unique and enduring art form of the Chinese community, where sound, color, ritual, and memory …

GAZING AT SAIGON NEAR TET - A VERY DIFFERENT BEAUTY
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GAZING AT SAIGON NEAR TET - A VERY DIFFERENT BEAUTY

Explore the atmosphere of Saigon during the period leading up to Tet, experience the changing weather, people, and streets.

INSIDE THANH DA HOUSING ESTATE - A TIME-FADED SLICE OF OLD SAIGON
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INSIDE THANH DA HOUSING ESTATE - A TIME-FADED SLICE OF OLD SAIGON

With a history spanning more than half a century, Thanh Da Housing Estate is an enduring fragment of Ho Chi …

NGOC LANG VEGETABLE VILLAGE – A SERENELY PEACEFUL GREEN GEM OF PHU YEN OLD
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NGOC LANG VEGETABLE VILLAGE – A SERENELY PEACEFUL GREEN GEM OF PHU YEN OLD

Nestled beside the Da Dien River, Ngoc Lang Vegetable Village is a quiet green stretch on the outskirts of Tuy …

CHAM VILLAGES IN AN GIANG - WHERE SKILLED HANDS KEEP THE FLAME OF BROCADE WEAVING ALIVE
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CHAM VILLAGES IN AN GIANG - WHERE SKILLED HANDS KEEP THE FLAME OF BROCADE WEAVING ALIVE

In An Giang, where the cool waters of the Hau River meet the Chau Doc River, Cham villages have existed …

TRADITIONAL HAIRDRESSING - OLD SHOP, OLD PROFESSION
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TRADITIONAL HAIRDRESSING - OLD SHOP, OLD PROFESSION

Explore the traditional Vietnamese hairdressing profession to discover its history, current state, and the cultural values ​​that are gradually fading …

VIETNAMESE FORESTS - THE GREEN LUNGS OF THE HOMELAND
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VIETNAMESE FORESTS - THE GREEN LUNGS OF THE HOMELAND

Exploring Vietnamese forests, the current situation, and highlights in forest restoration in recent years.

DUONG LAM ANCIENT VILLAGE - A CULTURAL HERITAGE OF DOAI REGION, HANOI
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DUONG LAM ANCIENT VILLAGE - A CULTURAL HERITAGE OF DOAI REGION, HANOI

Experience the rhythm of life and the atmosphere of a Northern Vietnamese village at Duong Lam Ancient Village, a distinctive …

VIETNAMESE MARKETS - WHERE THE LIFE OF EACH REGION REVEALS ITSELF MOST CLEARLY
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VIETNAMESE MARKETS - WHERE THE LIFE OF EACH REGION REVEALS ITSELF MOST CLEARLY

Vietnamese markets are not merely places of trade; they are the clearest reflections of local life, daily rhythms, and regional …

THE CLAM-RAKING TRADE – WEATHERED BY SEA WINDS, BURDENED BY LIVELIHOOD
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THE CLAM-RAKING TRADE – WEATHERED BY SEA WINDS, BURDENED BY LIVELIHOOD

The clam-raking trade in Can Gio carries the salty taste of the sea and the hardship of coastal laborers. Join …

HU TIEU – A "FREE-SPIRITED" DELICACY FROM THE SOUTHERN LAND
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HU TIEU – A "FREE-SPIRITED" DELICACY FROM THE SOUTHERN LAND

The broth of Hu tieu carries the sweetness of pork bones and seafood, enriched with the aroma of fried garlic. …

SAIGON DURING CHRISTMAS - FILLED WITH COLORS AND LIGHTS
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SAIGON DURING CHRISTMAS - FILLED WITH COLORS AND LIGHTS

Join MLifeOn in exploring the beauty and atmosphere of Christmas in Saigon at the end of the year.