Many people consider that the political system hampers freedom of speech. I think so too, but the political system is not the only factor hampering…
My Grandfather
When I was a kid, my paternal grandfather often took me to the street coffee vendor where he played Chinese chess with his friends and…
Is Vietnam Still Communist Country?
When I was in Vietnam, I thought a communist country was so different from a Capitalist country. After I had lived in the US for…
The History of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is celebrated by many young lovers around the world, but only a few people know the history of Valentine’s Day. There are many…
Why do people often have Preperspective?
People often have pre-perspective based on their education, personal beliefs, and their background. People often make a prediction based on their pre-perspective. Pre-perspective often leads…
Father Truong Buu Diep
People may be surprised that Vietnam has a sizeable number of Christain, some sources estimated that 8.5% of Vietnam’s 95 million are Christian. Father Truong…
Cambodian Genocide
A few years ago, I took a social course at a University in Ohio. In the course, our professor required students to read a book…
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta where the Mekong river empties to the South China Sea. Mekong Delta is an area in the Southern part of Vietnam. It has…
The Origin of Western New Year
We all celebrate the New Year on the 1st of January, no matter what country you live in. I am sure that only some of…
The Indianized Temples in Vietnam
You may be surprised that the Indinianized temples are scattered along the central coast of Vietnam. This is evidence that cultural exchange between many countries…