I love watching makeup tutorials on YouTube. It's a great way for me to learn about makeup techniques and tools without having to take cosmotology lessons. Lately, I've been seeing a lot of makeup gurus shade and contour their faces so that they look white (try searching for "Asian Angelina Jolie Makeup"). Although most of them do this for the sake of costume, is this another … [Read more...] about Maybe She’s Born With It, Probably It’s Maybelline: Modern Day Whiteface
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Melodies and Motif
Often times, music is one of the first few aspects of a culture that is embraced by people of other cultures. Moreover, most cultures have a very distinct combination of melody, tempo, meter, harmony, texture, dynamics, timbre, and articulation. So, what better way to celebrate Vietnamese American musicians, including both instrumentalists as well as vocalists, than by … [Read more...] about Melodies and Motif
Video Mondays: She said what now?
Welcome to the second installment of Video Mondays, brought to you today by your humble blogger. First is a clip from a Korean drama I've been watching called "Romance Town." Yup, I'm guilty of being another one of those K-drama addicts, and nope, I don't mind if you judge me for it I hadn't intended to watch this drama--the title "Romance Town" rubs me the wrong way--but I … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: She said what now?
Chinese Culture and the Politics of “Kung Fu” Panda
The following is a commentary by Andrew Lam that originally appeared in New American Media. You can view the original post here. In the age of globalization, there’s a caveat that often rings true: “You know your culture is a big hit when somebody else is trying to sell it back to you!” Nowhere is this more obvious than the example of the run away box office smash, Kung Fu … [Read more...] about Chinese Culture and the Politics of “Kung Fu” Panda
Vietnam’s Intangible Heritages: Preserving Cultural Knowledge
Having something or someplace recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a world cultural heritage is worth boasting for any nation. But beyond boasting rights, UNESCO recognition comes with greater visibility, which in turn can lead to increased governmental and tourist attention and a steady flow of economic stimulus to the … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Intangible Heritages: Preserving Cultural Knowledge