Two Families Apart

The one that went and the one left behind Few words engender feelings of warmth, safety and belonging like “family.” Especially this time of the year, when Vietnamese families the world over gather for a few precious days of merrymaking, overeating and good-natured gossip. For some, it’s literally the only respite from an unforgiving work … Read more

THE ROOSTER CROWS LOUD AT THE GRAND THIS TET

Ho Tram, 28 January, 2017:  With Vietnam’s Tet celebrations in full swing, there is no better place to spend it than at the nation’s entertainment capital, The Grand Ho Tram Strip.  This year’s festivities harken back to tales of yore, with the focus firmly on the traditions of the nation’s south. “Roosters symbolize dawns, symbolize … Read more