Raised in Việt Nam’s northwest since she was eight years old, the young Thu went to mountain fields to harvest rice or to the forest to pick bamboo shoots, collect firewood, or to cut timber for the family home, all the while living the idyllic life experienced by many ethnic minority children. … [Read more...] about A painter and her instincts
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Rekindling and reimagining a musical artform
When they think of xẩm, people think it is an artform of the poor, of beggars who moan about their lives and sing for money. There’s some truth in this, but we can’t deny the heritage of the songs, the unique rhythm and optimistic lyrics. I have written many articles for local media about the artform. Việt Nam News reporters have also interviewed me and other artists in our team to help foreign readers understand more about xẩm. … [Read more...] about Rekindling and reimagining a musical artform
Transgender couple on the challenges of parenting
Minh Khang: Firstly, I love my wife and we both also really wanted to have a baby. So if my wife cannot get pregnant, why can’t I be the one to do that? I think that if I’m afraid of pain, afraid that other people will keep talking badly about us, then I don’t deserve to have children. To me, the love of a father and mother must be great enough to overcome all external factors. … [Read more...] about Transgender couple on the challenges of parenting
You only have one head
It’s quite common for high school students who “wear” a helmet to just put it on their head, with the strap dangling uselessly underneath. The traffic police are none the wiser. But while putting one over on the police might give them a little self-confidence or a bit of rush, it’s their own safety they’re putting at risk. … [Read more...] about You only have one head
