I am endlessly fascinated by the concept of Doi Moi. It extends and injects itself into so many arenas the body occupies on a daily basis and is inspiring to thing about. I imagine people with the world of possibilities multiplying before their eyes and a stark change that is as real and visceral, like […]
The Impact of Economic Reforms on Artistic Expression
My research is focusing on Vietnamese art and the economic development initiative Đổi Mới. Governmental economic reforms aid to shape and redefine the practices of working artist to either allow more freedom in content and politics behind the work or confine freedom of expression. Art can reveal the struggle, social issues and daily life of […]
Out with the Old and In with the New
On November 3rd, 2014 our class took a trip to view more of Ho Chi Minh City’s (HCMC) Urban Development areas. In our environmental studies class and in other research proposals, we’ve been discussing Vietnam’s plan to modernize the up and coming cities. The greatest focus is of modernization is in Hanoi, the capital. Second […]
All is Fair in Love and Exercise: Hoan Kiem Park, Hanoi
Before the advent of the Internet, societal consciousness was generated in physical public spaces: on the streets, in cafes, on buses, or in parks. These hubs of human contact were, and in many ways still are, essential for the dissemination of information, for the formation of relationships outside of the home, and occasionally for spreading […]
Making Sense of the Saigon Heat: How the Vietnamese Do Hot Dogs and Basketball
The Saigon Heat is Vietnam’s team in the ASEAN basketball league and they are currently down 0-2 in a best of five playoff series with the Kuala Lumpur Dragons of Malaysia. I had seen a couple of their regular season games on TV but I was still very curious as to what a professional basketball […]
Urban Grayish Spaces: An Escalator to Nowhere
Here is my post about open spaces in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City.
Working Out Park culture and Democracy in Hoan Kiem
View my post about morning exercise in Hoan Kiem park here!
Body Movin’
The mega cities of Vietnam are sprawling with up and coming industry. There seems to be renovations or buildings gaining levels every night. Even with all of the growth in industry, these cities are able to keep numerous parks that perform many duties for the public and appearance of the cities. This observation will look […]
Dance Like Nobody’s Watching: Observing Vietnam’s Exercise Culture
Here is the link to my observation post on exercise culture in Vietnam.
Kicks, Jumps, and Leaps of Progression in Hoàn Kiếm Park
Here is my post about Hoàn Kiếm Park and civilization in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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