Contrary to popular belief, Vietnamese men can be sweet and romantic after all. You've probably already seen it already, but VTP has to repost this charming video of Trang and Nam's flash mob wedding proposal at UCLA. Cutest. Thing. Ever. If this doesn't make you swoon a little and lift up your Monday, your heart might be two sizes too small. Just sayin'. … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: This Will Make Your Heart Flutter
International Day of Older Persons
October 1st has been declared by the United Nations as the International Day of Older Persons, and this year marks the 21st year for which the event have been recognized. This special day is celebrated worldwide by raising awareness about issues affecting the elderly as well as by appreciating the contributions that older people make to society. As such, here is a brief look … [Read more...] about International Day of Older Persons
Topless Baristas Detected in a Local Coffee Shop in San Jose, CA
Stumbling onto this article might have invoked some sort of déjà vu, right? Remember our recent headline about Vietnamese coffee shops in Southern California being shut down for having provocative and scantily clad women as employees? Well, similar situation in this article. Just 370 miles north from Garden Grove, policemen recently found three female baristas in their … [Read more...] about Topless Baristas Detected in a Local Coffee Shop in San Jose, CA
Taping Eyelids: Fashionable Accessory or Outright Racism?
I adore fashion. I adore Asian in media! So when I see a white model with taped eyelids for a Dolce & Gabana shoot, I'm going to be pissed. If you don't know what I'm talking about, check it out here: Yes, fashion is known for pushing buttons and being ultra creative, but I see no creativity in this photo shoot. Let me guess... they were looking for a model who could … [Read more...] about Taping Eyelids: Fashionable Accessory or Outright Racism?
OneVietnam Hosts New York Launch Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ONEVIETNAM NETWORK HOSTS NEW YORK LAUNCH EVENT Program Celebrated Successes of Vietnamese-Americans in New York New York, New York -- September 23, 2011 – OneVietnam Network, a Ford Foundation funded organization, celebrated the launch of its New York Chapter on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at an event in The Chrysler Building. Launched in 2010, … [Read more...] about OneVietnam Hosts New York Launch Event