The situation in Saigon, however, seems much more dire:
This pinkish French confection used to house the National Legislature, but after the RVN government collapsed it reverted to being a musical venue and was given the uninspiring name of the Municipal Theater.
For my entire time here, however, it's been closed and undergoing repairs. The doors are open but the interior is blocked off, with cobwebs and a dusty notice board advertising long-past concerts.
One can't expect too much in terms of live classical music in most third-world countries, but sheesh, throw me a bone here.
