Mam Bam at the Mam Bam

With a great enthusiasm, we set out for the fishing village named, “Mam Bam”. We first walked to the bus stop and had some juice while we were waiting for the bus. After a long bus ride, we arrived at Mam Bam village. Before we went, we were told that we were going to the…

Sustaining Rural Vietnam- The Case of Knitting Village

A strong sense of cultural identity manifests itself in several ways- here in the small village of Long Hai, Vang Tau Ba Ria, the locals have found a way to sustain themselves by means of their tradition. Curious? Weaving is an essential part ofothe Vietnamese culture. Making use of the abundance of Hyacinths in the…

Indian Kids, Vietnamese Music

When the Organizing Team told us that we’d be reacting to Vietnamese music, I had all kinds of questions in my mind- Will the music be traditional or would it be a blend of the old and new? And what about the music video? Will the singer be decked in sophisticated traditional clothing or chic…