“Saigon Um” has been active not long ago. At first, Mr. Dam Ha Phu, the founder of the group and website “Saigon Um” only received a few likes after he diligently wrote the first statuses and posted the first photos about cuisine. Gradually, the “ummers” (the affectionate way to call the group members) gradually increased in number and shared busily. “Saigon Um” shared delicious food addresses, introduced the culinary and cultural features of the City. From Saigon bread to Ba Chieu market sticky rice, braised offal, broken rice on the street…
“Saigon Um” is a place to share delicious food addresses, introduce culinary and cultural features of Saigon (Photo: BTC)
“Saigon Um” attracts a lot of members, especially young people, to participate because of the seriousness and constructiveness of its activities. Members agree to operate on the principles they call the group’s rules: No arguing; no selling without permission; have a clear address; give thoughtful reviews.
“Saigon Um” attracts a lot of members, especially young people (Photo: Organizing Committee)
In addition to Mr. Dam Ha Phu, a familiar writer to many readers who love Saigon with the books: Small Stories of Saigon, Saigon How Much I Miss..., Admin (administrator) Bui Vinh The also contributed greatly to the development of "Saigon Um". With many years of experience in the role of marketing for a technology company and being a "saint" of eating, Mr. Bui Vinh The has built many programs and ideas for "Saigon Um". Mr. Bui Vinh The shared: "There are many difficulties that arise in the process of running the group, especially when the number of members increases suddenly, there are competing groups and there are also many rumors, such as the group "taking advertising money and saying false things". However, the enthusiasm of the "ummers" has helped the group to grow and become more useful."
During the offline session, "Saigon Um" members participated in many useful activities such as: chatting with Team Admin, singing, making friends, playing games with prizes... (Photo: BTC)
During the offline session, “Saigon Um” members participated in many useful activities such as: chatting with Team Admin, singing, making friends, playing games with prizes and of course enjoying food. The members as well as the Team Admin of “Saigon Um” hope that the group and website “Saigon Um” will develop even more strongly in the future.
