Today, OneVietnam Network goes public-- log on to enjoy the exciting discussions on our site: http://onevietnam.org! To start off our event the right way, we would like to dedicate today's Vietnam Talking Points (VTP) article to you, our wonderful fans. Your support and encouragement have made our work so meaningful. I have received messages from some of our super-fans, two … [Read more...] about Launch Day: Dedication to Fans
A Wedding of All Traditions
Young Vietnamese-Americans today have an expectation from their parents and grandparents to embrace their Vietnamese culture and pass it on to their own children. There are many traditions which may never die out such as passing out red envelopes for good luck during Tet every year. On the April 29, 2010 OneVietnam published the article “What’s the Big Deal with Vietnamese … [Read more...] about A Wedding of All Traditions
Practical Culture: Have Your Spring Roll and Eat It Too!
The hot, lazy days of summer are in full swing and social calendars are heating up – BBQs, hotpots, picnics … How do you add some refreshing and healthy Vietnamese flavors to your parties? Spring roll it it UP! Also known as “goi cuon”, spring rolls have always been somewhat understated, often overshadow by her famous sister, the embodiment-of- Vietnamese-cuisine or Pho. … [Read more...] about Practical Culture: Have Your Spring Roll and Eat It Too!
So We Think We Can Dance
Vietnamese people can sing. Vietnamese people can act. And not surprisingly, Vietnamese people can dance. The past few years have seen a high increase in dance televisions shows and competitions. America’s Best Dance Crew, So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing with the Stars, and the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers are just a few dance shows that showcase the talents of all types … [Read more...] about So We Think We Can Dance
Reflections on reactions to an Asian bride
This article is written by Steve Jackson at http://ourmaninhanoi.com. He wanted to share this story with us at Vietnam Talking Points today. Many stereotypes are associated with a Caucasian man marrying an Asian woman. Here is a perspective from a Caucasian man and his reflections on the reactions that come with it. Although the post below was written in about an hour this … [Read more...] about Reflections on reactions to an Asian bride