International student creates an animated masterpiece depicting Saigon

The video “Sending Saigon, from a distant soul” by a U.S. student is earning much affection from viewers for its adorable illustrations and heartfelt confessions.

Opening with a self-introduction, the author expresses: “Saigon is where I was born and raised. For someone far from their homeland like me, waking up in the morning and feeling a poignant longing for Saigon is no longer unfamiliar,”.

With a gentle and emotional narration, beautiful memories and familiar images of Saigon gradually unfold, captivating viewers with every stroke and every story of a distant child.

The longing is closely tied to the humble smoky broken rice, the leisurely sips of coffee every morning while admiring the bustling streets. However, what the author remembers most are the people here.

Certainly, believing in someone is not an overnight affair, especially in this hectic and bustling life. Many find it challenging to discover genuine trust from those around them. Nevertheless, for the author, for those who have truly fallen in love with Saigon, the friendly, kind, and sincere people here leave an everlasting impression.

Not only loving the hometown for the 'Saigonese trust,' but the author also reminisces and adores Saigon for its dazzling sunny days and congested streets.

A characteristic of Saigon lingering in the heart of someone far from home is the sounds of Saigon: the cries of selling traditional cakes, the bustling noise of the morning, the sound of mother watering plants, and the endearing voice of a lazy little sister demanding to sleep in.

Everything that is so simple and ordinary suddenly becomes sacred in the hearts of those far from home.

Built in the familiar stop-motion style, but with genuine emotions, sincere nostalgia, and a gentle storytelling approach that captures the true essence of Saigon, the video quickly wins the affection of netizens.

Member Van Phung expresses: “I really like your video, it's incredibly cute! Hope you will return to Saigon soon, just like me and other distant children of Saigon”.

Member Thuan Tran comments: “Truly the spirit of Saigonese. It's true, you only appreciate Saigon when you're far away. Even while in Saigon, watching this, I still feel a strong 'miss' for the distinctive features of this place”.

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Source: Travel guide Mytour – By: Young intellectuals.