Ocean Vuong: 'I Don’t Want To Serve American Expectations'
“It's important for both readers and writers to be skeptical of all formats and models, and to return to the root of poetry — linguistic pleasure.”
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7 Ways For Expats To Celebrate Vietnam's Lunar New Year
From buying kumquat trees to feasting bánh chưng and bánh tét, here’s a guide on how you can celebrate Tet like a true local in Vietnam.
Apricot Tree Business: The Economic Aspect Of A Vietnamese Cultural Symbol
The centuries-old implications of good fortune and prosperity has made apricot blossoms as well as other Vietnamese decorative plants top of the shopping list every Tet holiday season.
How Vietnam’s Sidewalk Economy Makes Money
In Ho Chi Minh City alone, street vendors and other sidewalk businesses generate a whopping 11 to 13% of the city’s overall GDP.
Seven Vietnamese Words That Can't Be Translated Into English
Vietcetera focuses on seven Vietnamese words that cannot directly be translated into English, because they symbolize a specific aspect of Vietnamese culture.
Wine Drinking In Vietnam: A Beginner’s Guide To Wine Etiquette
Cocotte, the friendly French restaurateurs, are on a mission to demystify the tricky world of wine drinking in Vietnam. From choosing a glass to describing taste, here’s how to impress a date with your understanding of an up-and-coming Vietnamese F&B segment already worth US $20 million.
Tet Holiday: The Age-Old Tradition Explained
From children’s gambling games to fortune tellers, Vietnamese zodiacs, and the mysterious Kitchen God Tet holiday is a celebration steeped in rich tradition. Read more to see what it's all about.
Peter Cuong Franklin: Elevating Vietnam's Cultural Brand Through Food
On a recent trip to Hong Kong, we stumbled upon the story of award-winning Vietnamese-American chef Peter Cuong Franklin.