Folks in the Bay Area still pondering what to do this weekend might want to pop by the Smith Center at Ohlone College in Fremont for a live performance with Breath of Asia: Music of Vietnam (or just Breath of Asia for short). Declared the “first ensemble of its kind from Vietnam,” Breath of Asia interweaves traditional Vietnamese melodies with modern composition, drawing out … [Read more...] about Breath of Asia: Music of Vietnam Set to Awe Audiences on a Journey Through Vietnamese Music
Current Affairs
Accent? What Accent?
I’m a big fan of accents and I’m always more than slightly intrigued by how people can speak the same language in such different ways. It’s strange to me, a wonderful kind of strange. The truth is, however - I’ve never given much thought to the different accents of Vietnam. Not until a couple of months ago when, at the age of 23, I went to the orthodontist to get my … [Read more...] about Accent? What Accent?
Vietnam Ethnic Groups – This is our People.
One of the greatest things about Vietnam is the abundance of diversity that you will notice through a tourist’s perspective. Diversity, you ask? To exemplify how diverse Vietnam actually is one would just have to look at a series of lists: cuisines, distinct creatures, exotic flowers, excursion sites, and so on and so forth. Speaking of different species, on September … [Read more...] about Vietnam Ethnic Groups – This is our People.
First Vietnamese Congressman Joseph Cao Loses Seat in Congress
Yesterday, the Vietnamese American community suffered a step back in the political arena as Anh "Joseph" Cao, the first Vietnamese American in US Congress, lost his seat to Cedric Richmond in the 2nd Congressional District of Louisiana. At 9PM yesterday night, Cao delivered his concession speech to supporters and pledged for a smooth transition. In 2008, Cao had a surprising … [Read more...] about First Vietnamese Congressman Joseph Cao Loses Seat in Congress
Vietnamese American Community Events in November
Here are some hot and important events going on in your community in the month of November. Looking to get out, do some community good, and meet new people? Here's your chance! FEATURED EVENT "Stop Human Trafficking!" Benefit Luncheon Sunday, November 21 University Club of Palo Alto 3277 Miranda Ave. Palo Alto, CA 94304 Ticket: $75 RSVP: Click here ADAPT is a project of … [Read more...] about Vietnamese American Community Events in November