St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi. Photo by MAA Having lived in Viet Nam for over 15 years, I can say with absolute certainty that I enjoy Christmas here more than in the US. Even though most Vietnamese are not Christian, it is still a special and even magical time. You see children (and adults!) posing for photos … Continue reading Christmas in Viet Nam
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Happy Lunar 2020!
Wishing all of you a very Happy, Healthy, Rewarding, & Peaceful Year of the Rat! Chúc mừng Năm mới hạnh phúc, mạnh khỏe, vui vẻ, thành công và an lành! Shalom (שלום), MAA
Chinese vs. Lunar New Year: A Mini-Lesson in Cultural Sensitivity
Image courtesy of Báo giao thông Since it's that time of year again and the Lunar Year of the Rat is right around the corner, I feel compelled to state the obvious. With all due respect to China, it does not have a monopoly on this or any other Lunar New Year. Tết Nguyên Đán … Continue reading Chinese vs. Lunar New Year: A Mini-Lesson in Cultural Sensitivity
Xuân Mậu Tuất 2018: Chúc Mừng Năm Mới! Happy Lunar New Year!
Chúc mừng năm mới an khang, thịnh vượng, dồi dào sức khỏe, thành đạt, và cuộc đời tràn đầy hạnh phúc! Wishing you a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous, Rewarding, & Successful New Year!
Chúc mừng Năm Mới/Happy Lunar New Year!
Dear Reader, Wishing you and yours peace, prosperity, every success and "reaching new heights" in the Year of the Dragon! MAA (& Capstone Vietnam)