By guest writer: Nga Vu - Second year candidate for Master of Science in Energy System Engineering program at University of Michigan. ***** The title of this article means "Please have a cigarette!" but it is directing to the male group of the Vietnamese society. Read on to find out why it is not "Moi Chi Mot Dieu!", which directs to the female counterpart. Smoking … [Read more...] about Moi Anh Mot Dieu!
Trends and Fashion
Hottest Movie of the Year! – De Mai Tinh (Fool For Love)
Vietnam recently experienced the hottest film release of the year!! The new comedy romantic film De Mai Tinh, translated 'Fool for love' featured Dustin Nguyen, Truc 'Charlie' Nguyen, and Kathy Uyen and was directed by Vietnam's biggest actor/director Truc 'Charlie' Nguyen. The film premiered at the White Palace featuring 1,000 special guests and acclaimed guest-list … [Read more...] about Hottest Movie of the Year! – De Mai Tinh (Fool For Love)
The Fad of Double Eyelid Surgery
While braces is often times for cosmetic reasons, getting braces isn't looked down upon, but getting double eyelid has some negative perceptions in the US. However, recently in Asia, getting double eyelid surgery is as easy as getting a haircut: you can walk into a doctor's office in the evening and come out a few hours later with a new look. I'd like to say that I know a lot … [Read more...] about The Fad of Double Eyelid Surgery
Asian-Americans (not) in the Media
Recently, OneVietnam wrote about Mr. Hyunh, a Vietnamese cartoon character on television. Today, I will expand a little more on Asian in the media. The year is 2010, and despite being in this country for centuries, Asian-Americans have only recently been consistent in the media, like Harry Shum Jr. (Mike Chang) and Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina Cohen-Chang) from hit show “Glee.” In … [Read more...] about Asian-Americans (not) in the Media