Imagine this: [It’s summer and you just took the first flight out to Vietnam, and now here you are in (Name your City), Vietnam. It’s early morning and the city streets are already filled with traffic, swarms of mopeds, people, and cars. Up and down the busy sidelines small vendors begin to set up their stalls, chairs, tables, and open up their ‘kitchen’ offering portable … [Read more...] about “Street Food” Straight Up!
Vegan Dishes You Wouldn’t Believe
When most people hear the term “vegan,” they immediately think of hippies eating nothing but tasteless raw vegetables. That is not the case when it comes to Vietnamese vegan foods at all or—do an chay. Most Vietnamese who are vegans, whether completely or just on special days, are so for religious reasons. Before continuing on, there may be a need to establish the difference … [Read more...] about Vegan Dishes You Wouldn’t Believe
Getting Personal with the Artists
Ever wonder what an artist thinks when they create a song? The Tony T Sessions allows the artist to talk about the songs they created, preform, and interact with a live audience and fans online in a realtime. Tony T Nguyen will launch his web series with a concert this Sunday, August 29 at the fabulous White House Event Center in Anaheim. Featured artists include Kristine Sa, … [Read more...] about Getting Personal with the Artists
How do you [re]connect?
At one point or another, most if not all Vietnamese Americans have heard of the phrase “phong tuc cua Vietnam”, customs of Vietnam. What is your initial response upon hearing this phrase used? How do you normally respond to it and the inevitable description and anecdote that follows? Parents and grandparents are always well-equipped and prepared to discuss Vietnamese culture. … [Read more...] about How do you [re]connect?
The Áo Dài Gets a Makeover
Isabella and Neil previously wrote about the beauty of the traditional Áo Dài. In the past few years, this traditional Vietnamese dress has received a face lift. With a new culture of Vietnamese Hyphenates, the fusion of modern fashion and traditional garb has resulted in a new Áo Dài, made over with an East meets West sensibility. The evolution of the Áo Dài in America shows … [Read more...] about The Áo Dài Gets a Makeover