VTP writers and readers often discuss the Vietnamese American experience, the difficulties we face navigating between two cultures. We ponder questions like, What traditions from the homeland should we preserve? What customs of our adoptive homes we do absorb as our own? To what extent does our cultural identity define our individual identity? These questions are likewise … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: The Mountain Midwives of Vietnam
Video Mondays
Video Mondays: Protests No More?
As the disputes over the East Sea drag on behind diplomatic doors, it seems as if the Communist party's tolerance for protests on the streets has reached its break point. The Associated Press is reporting that Vietnamese officials have begun detaining and questioning foreign journalists and protestors. Why is the government cracking down now? Does this mean the rare spark of … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: Protests No More?
Video Mondays: Tropical Storm Haima Hits Vietnam, More on the Maritime Disputes
Typhoon season is upon us. By now, you've hopefully heard of tropical storm Haima, which made landfall in northern Vietnam. If not, please take a moment to find out more in the video below. This video is a little dated; latest reports estimate that at least 16 have been killed and many more injured. Tropical Storm Haima Kills Six in Vietnam by NewsLook The disputes over … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: Tropical Storm Haima Hits Vietnam, More on the Maritime Disputes
Video Mondays: She said what now?
Welcome to the second installment of Video Mondays, brought to you today by your humble blogger. First is a clip from a Korean drama I've been watching called "Romance Town." Yup, I'm guilty of being another one of those K-drama addicts, and nope, I don't mind if you judge me for it I hadn't intended to watch this drama--the title "Romance Town" rubs me the wrong way--but I … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: She said what now?
Video Mondays: Re-connecting to the Motherland, Banh Mi becomes a Star
Video Mondays [vid-ee-oh muhn-deyz] noun; – a weekly blog series in which VTP attempts to save readers from the Monday doldrums by offering a selection of informative/insightful/interesting online videos. Videos may be Vietnam-related, current event-inspired, or just whatever VTP’ers are into at the moment. For the inaugural installation, we bring you two videos. The first is … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: Re-connecting to the Motherland, Banh Mi becomes a Star