Steven Pham is biochemistry and pre-med student at UCLA. Last year, he wrote about M.E.M.O., an organization that does medical outreach in Vietnam here. This is a follow-up on his experiences with M.E.M.O, their operations, and the lessons learned from it. *** My father calls it a “goose bump” moment, a moment in your life when everything just seems to make sense. The … [Read more...] about [M.E.M.O.]ries: The Words of My Father
Practical Culture: Have Your Spring Roll and Eat It Too!
The hot, lazy days of summer are in full swing and social calendars are heating up – BBQs, hotpots, picnics … How do you add some refreshing and healthy Vietnamese flavors to your parties? Spring roll it it UP! Also known as “goi cuon”, spring rolls have always been somewhat understated, often overshadow by her famous sister, the embodiment-of- Vietnamese-cuisine or Pho. … [Read more...] about Practical Culture: Have Your Spring Roll and Eat It Too!
Reflections on reactions to an Asian bride
This article is written by Steve Jackson at http://ourmaninhanoi.com. He wanted to share this story with us at Vietnam Talking Points today. Many stereotypes are associated with a Caucasian man marrying an Asian woman. Here is a perspective from a Caucasian man and his reflections on the reactions that come with it. Although the post below was written in about an hour this … [Read more...] about Reflections on reactions to an Asian bride
Stuff Viet People Like – Green Elixir of Longevity
No other household product is as ubiquitous in Vietnamese households as the 'external analgesic.. penetrating pain relief' Eagle Brand Dau Xanh. Don't believe me? Show this picture to your grandmother and she'll show you her treasure chest of the goodies. As for me, I personally keep a therapeutic bottle next to me when I'm studying for finals. A healthy dose of this over … [Read more...] about Stuff Viet People Like – Green Elixir of Longevity
Lin Series: Volunteerism – A Comparative Perspective
Guest Blogger credit to LIN Center for Community Development: Info@LINvn.org [INTRODUCTION: In April, LIN’s Community Liaison, Mr. Pham Truong Son, joined a three-week study tour in the U.S., which was designed to examine the impact of volunteerism on the volunteers themselves and on the communities they serve. “Volunteerism: United We Serve,” part of the U.S. Government’s … [Read more...] about Lin Series: Volunteerism – A Comparative Perspective