Vietnam

Happy Lunar New Year! Chuc Mung Nam Moi!

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Mar 1999 08:00:00 +0000

Happy Lunar New Year! Chuc Mung Nam Moi!Send a free eCard to celebrate Tet.

Do You Know How Vietnamese People Cultivate Wet Rice?

Anonymous — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:39:53 +0000

It is not until you actually take off your shoes, roll up your trousers and muck in that you really appreciate the skill and energy required to harvest rice.

Book review: Warrior Odyssey - Antonio Graceffo

Anonymous — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:14:46 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to set off on a quest around Asia, researching and discovering lesser-known and rare martial arts along the way? Read about the experiences of Antonio Graceffo in his latest book, Warrior Odyssey.

Dreams and Relationships Take Center Stage at Cinequest 2012

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:55:53 +0000

This year, of the fifteen Asian or Asia-related entries, nine were available on DVD for pre-screening and review: Warrior Woman, Touch, Av Mevsimi (Hunting Season), Children of the Green Dragon, Mixed Kebab, Black Tulip, Past Summer, Thelma, and No Look Pass. Each film has its own unique theme and style, yet all revolve around the fulfillment of dreams and profoundly meaningful relationships.

Salvation and Redemption: Key Themes of Asian Films at Cinequest 2014

Anonymous — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 22:21:59 +0000

Now in its 24th year, the Cinequest Film Festival, held annually in San Jose, Calif., once again presents an impressive and eclectic array of independent films from all over the world. Each year, ThingsAsian posts my reviews of Cinequest's Asian and Asia-related entries.

A Warrior's Odyssey - Interview with Antonio Graceffo

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:38:43 +0000

Antonio Graceffo's eagerly anticipated new book, Warrior Odyssey, covers the beginning of his trek throughout Asia. Commencing from 2001, his quest for adventure has developed into a journey of learning native martial arts and all elements of culture, religion, language and history that accompanies it.

Book Review: The Map of Lost Memories by Kim Fay

Anonymous — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 03:16:07 +0000

Kim Fay's The Map of Lost Memories takes its characters and its readers into a forbidden world of political intrigue and treachery, on a death-defying mission of ecumenical proportions.

The Vietnamese Zodiac

Anonymous — Sun, 01 Mar 1998 08:00:00 +0000

* * * * * Send a "Chuc Mung Nam Moi" card * * * * * In Vietnam, the calendar was devised based on the regularly changing phases of the moon. Most Vietnamese, even city dwellers and overseas...

Lost and Found at Cinequest 21

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:12:24 +0000

This year, eight films were available on DVD for pre-screening and review: Bardsongs, Snow, Bi Don't Be Afraid, Living in Seduced Circumstances, Madly in Love, Troublemaker, Raavanan, and Night Fishing with Cormorants.

Saigon's De Tham Street: International Crossroads and Carnival

Anonymous — Fri, 01 May 1998 07:00:00 +0000

Every Asian city on the backpacker circuit has a budget traveler district and over the years I reckon I've been to them all. Jakarta has Jalan Jaksa; Hong Kong has the length of Nathan Road centered...

A day visiting Uncle Ho and my new Hanoi family

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 05:29:15 +0000

One morning I woke up and decided to pay my respects to Ho Chi Minh, the revered father of modern Vietnam. By the day's end, I took away more treasures from the people of Hanoi.

Vietnamese Names

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Aug 1995 07:00:00 +0000

Vietnamese names put the family name first followed by the middle and given names. Take Pham Van Duc, for example, Pham is the family name or what we call the last name. Van is the individual's middle...

Hanoi's Old Quarter: The 36 Streets

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Oct 1994 07:00:00 +0000

As the oldest continuously developed area of Vietnam, Hanoi's Old Quarter has a history that spans 2,000 years and represents the eternal soul of the city. . .

Strangers in Strange Lands at Cinequest 2013

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:35:31 +0000

Now in its 23rd year, the Cinequest Film Festival, held annually in San Jose, Calif., once again presents an eclectic array of independent films from all over the world.

Kim Fay's Caramelized Clay Pot Fish

Anonymous — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 19:44:51 +0000

Kim's Caramelized Clay Pot Fish, a recipe from her book Communion: A Culinary Journey Through Vietnam.