Making Meaning of the Past by Going Back to Vietnam to Live.
When I was 21, I "discovered" Vietnam. Let us ignore that Vietnamese culture had existed for thousands of years before me, that...
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Asela Lee Kemper
Dec 30, 2020
Meet The Artists of Chopsticks Alley Art's upcoming "Fragments" Exhibit: Mark F. Erickson
When it comes to capturing life moments, Mark F. Erickson (Đỗ Văn Hùng) explores his identity with a camera. Although he did not...
Asela Lee Kemper
Oct 24, 2020
Hết Sẩy: A Pop-Up Restaurant Exploring Stories Through Food
Bringing their stories and experiences to their dishes, Hết Sẩy delivers their platter with style. Residing in East San Jose, California...
Alex Q. Nguyen
Aug 7, 2019
San Jose Obon Festival: A Different Perspective
Experiencing new foods, cultures, events and festivities has always been a highlight of traveling for me when traveling. I love getting...
Jullianne Pham
Oct 23, 2017
What About Vietnam and Typhoon Doksuri?
Typhoon Doksuri is one of many severe tropical cyclones that have taken plight in recent months, in both the Atlantic and Pacific...
Trami Nguyen Cron
Sep 6, 2017
Thờ Mẫu: Vietnam’s Worship of Mother Goddess of Three Realms recognized by UNESCO World Heritage in
This story has been republished from VietnamEazy.com As a kid in Saigon I remember my grandmother taking me to watch Lên Đồng, or Spirit...
Danh Truong
Aug 8, 2017
5 Practical Tips When Visiting a New Country
As Vietnamese Americans we are often taught cash is king as we have memories of our moms carry wads of cash when traveling to other...
Jullianne Pham
Aug 7, 2017
The Vietnamese Diet and Cultural Beliefs Are Not As Healthy As You Think - Heart Disease, Diabetes,
Research studies on health disparities have been conducted on Vietnamese elders since their resettlement in the US the last 40 years....
Chopsticks Alley
Jul 15, 2017
Traveling to Vietnam - What Changed?
Episode: 4 Topic: Traveling to Vietnam, What Changed between 1997 and now from a Euro American perspective and Vietnamese American...
Jullianne Pham
Nov 8, 2016
Bamboo: The Unity of the Vietnamese Spirit
In Vietnam, the bamboo tree is a significant symbol of our culture and daily life. The solid, straight and high bamboo trees represent resil
Viviane Nguyen
Nov 6, 2016
Vietnamese Americans Shift More Left From Right #LamNenLichSu
Until recently, Vietnamese Americans have long been considered one of the more conservative bases of the Asian American groups. There has...
Viviane Nguyen
Nov 4, 2016
Politics of Relief Funds for Vietnam’s Flood Victims
The month of October 2016 unleashed torrential flood waters in the central region of Vietnam. Tens of thousands of homes are underwater,...
Jennifer Chung
Sep 16, 2016
Learn to Speak Vietnamese; It’s Never Too Late
“You’re not using the correct accent mark!” The young tutor scolded me as I tried to complete my class worksheet. I remember fighting...
Danh Truong
Jul 19, 2016
Get Your Best Car Rental the Smart Way
So you want to rent a car for your next trip. Where do you start? Most travel websites will require a payment up front when you book a...
Ritu Marwah (republished from India Currents)
Jul 14, 2016
A Vietnamese-American Wedding From an Indian-American Hindu Perspective
This edited article is republished from India Currents an independent media company devoted to the exploration of the heritage and...
Reposted from Facebook Event
Jun 24, 2016
Emerging in America: an Art Exhibit by Andy Nguyen
The opening reception will take place on June 25 from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Cultural Heritage Center. Refreshments will be available and...
Danh Truong
Jun 24, 2016
British Pound Down? It's Time to Travel
Yesterday was a historical day for Britain as it decides to leave the European Nation. This was a decision that affected their currency...
Trami Nguyen Cron
Jun 21, 2016
A Public Park in Saigon at 5am
During my recent visit to Vietnam, I had a chance to see a public park near my hotel in action at 5 am. Ballroom dancing is still a big...
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