Not All Dragons: David Ly’s debut novel weaves together myth and self-identity
becky tu
May 26, 2026
Ly speaks about his debut novel, Not All Dragons, which explores self-identity, acceptance, and Vietnamese myth.
Tag: Vietnam
Saigon Story breathes wisdom and insights into famous photo that helped define Vietnam War
Charlie Smith
April 17, 2026
Kim Nguyen’s stunning new documentary about two families’ quest for peace will have its world premiere at Hot Docs.
Personal histories shape how immigrant families transmit their home language to children
Staff
September 24, 2024
Children of political immigrants told Concordia researchers that their communication in Vietnamese involved less personal conversations.
André Dao’s brilliant debut novel explores his grandfather’s 10-year detention without trial by the Vietnamese government
Staff
March 24, 2024
The Australian-born Dao’s novel, Anam, is a work of imagination in which the narrator tries to allow all the rival voices to be heard.
Musical globetrotter Huu Bac Quach demonstrates how much a dedicated cultural navigator can accomplish
Charlie Smith
May 1, 2023
The Montreal-based Quach plays the guitar, erhu, dan bau, and quena, plus he speaks French, English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Vietamese.
Backlash against K-pop star Hanni shows Vietnam still struggles with legacy of the war
Staff
March 30, 2023
The K-pop forum K Crush Động created an uproar so when it showed images of South Vietnam from inside the Hanni family’s home and businesses.
Hoàng Thùy Linh’s Number 1 Vietnamese single, “See Tinh”, spawns copycat dance moves across East and Southeast Asia
Charlie Smith
February 8, 2023
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the Vietnamese pop star can take comfort with how “See Tinh” is being received.
Ryan Cho: Heritage trip to China brings on racial melancholia
Staff
October 4, 2026
The right to truth—and justice—need to be part of this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Staff
September 30, 2026
A bestselling novel was pulled from a French literary prize after AI accusations—what next?
Staff
September 28, 2026
Burnaby native Kevin Moon unleashes his inner “FREECHILD” through K-pop solo career
Staff
September 25, 2026
The stories we tell ourselves shape who we are
Staff
September 22, 2026
Cathy Xinman: Timid Leaves
Charlie Smith
September 20, 2026
For Métis, it matters to say ‘let’s get together’ to share stories
Staff
September 19, 2026
Alaa Shehada–directed film will screen in Vancouver in response to Palestinian performer’s visa hassle
Charlie Smith
September 19, 2026
Gurpreet Singh: Why I refuse to sing “Vande Mataram”
Staff
September 16, 2026
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