OneVietnam will be hosting our second Toast of the Town @ Le Colonial on Friday, March 18th. Come eat, drink, and mingle with us and the members of our community! RSVP here. This month, I had the privilege of visiting Le Colonial and got to sit down with Executive Chef Joseph Villanueva. Hidden on Cosmo Place near San Francisco's Union Square, Le Colonial is a definite … [Read more...] about Toast of the Town – Le Colonial
Traditional Values: A Bittersweet Proliferator of HIV in Vietnam
Tu co chi kim, co nhan kha: Tai gia tong phu; Xuat gia tong phu; Phu tu tong tu. From ancient times, those of old have said: At home follow father; Marry follow husband; Husband die follow son. Women in Vietnam are traditionally expected to be obedient to the men in their lives, and their actions are likewise expected to be in agreement with and beneficial to these men. Women … [Read more...] about Traditional Values: A Bittersweet Proliferator of HIV in Vietnam
The Japanese Earthquake
At 2:46 p.m. a 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck just off the coast of Japan according to the United States Geological Survey. A number of equally horrific aftershocks and tsunamis have followed, killing hundreds and stranding tens of thousands. A tsunami warning has been issued for the west coast of the United States. Please check with the U.S. National Weather Service Website … [Read more...] about The Japanese Earthquake
Ring of Fire: 9.0 Earthquake danger in Vietnam, near China?
Growing up in Da Lat, Vietnam, there was a legend that Da Lat was built on top of an inactive volcano. Perhaps it was a story used to scare kids (though discovery of volcanic rocks near Da Lat indicates otherwise) but I was always weary of earthquake. This recent string of earthquakes, including yesterday's magnitude-6.9 quake in Yushu county, Qinghai, got me to look into the … [Read more...] about Ring of Fire: 9.0 Earthquake danger in Vietnam, near China?
Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Amy Chua is being widely criticized for her newly released controversial memoir, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Since her book was released on January 11, 2011, she’s become more and more infamous for her intense parenting styles, the image of Asian parents, and the criticizing of western ones. We all know the stereotypes of Asian mothers, and how although we’ve all grown … [Read more...] about Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother