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Saigon Outcast

By Mark Bowyer | 07 Oct 2014

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Look out for events at Saigon Outcast
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Big night at Saigon Outcast
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Big night at Saigon Outcast
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Look out for events at Saigon Outcast
Photo: Mark Bowyer
Look out for events at Saigon Outcast
Photo: Mark Bowyer

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Saigon Outcast

188/1 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

+8490 236 57 80

3pm till midnight

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By Mark Bowyer 07 Oct 2014

Saigon Outcast is a little haven of indie creative energy in the heart of Saigon’s conservative expat enclave. Located in District 2, around 20 minutes from downtown by taxi in light traffic, it’s very much an outcast in a part of the city that tries hard to pretend it isn’t in Vietnam at all. Shipping containers, a skateboard ramp, graffiti art, a steady stream of interesting events and a friendly vibe, have made Saigon Outcast popular with expat and local creatives. The event list includes live music, farmer's markets. craft beer festivals and more. It’s mainly outdoors so not so good in a storm. If you’re staying downtown, you’ll want to check that there’s something happening before making the journey out.

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