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42 Author Violet Kupersmith - Daughter of Vietnam
46 Inspiring Profiles
FOOD
54 Steamed Pork Buns
56 Indian Chicken Sourdough Sandwich
TRAVEL
58 Rio - Homage To Homeland
64 La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc - The Star of The Island
CULTURE
78 Vietnamese Folk Opera
82 Discover Coffee Culture
86 The Early Bird Catches The Worm
FASHION & BEAUTY
10 Fruta
14 Designer Swap
16 Editor's Pick
20 5 Simple Summer Hairstyles
HEALTH
22 Water Matters
26 A Health Debate Beer vs. Whiskey
30 How to Get The Love You Want
EDUCATION
34 10 Reasons Why Canada Is A Top Choice
For International Students
38 Are Music Lessons The Right Choice for Your Child?
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BEAUTY STORY
ANH & LINHS FASHION TIPS
Summer is all about colours and patterns, so dont shy away from
colourful, bold, floral prints and start having fun with your wardrobe.
Black and white can come off as being understated colours for summer
but, when you add some patterns and graphics, they will become that
statement outfit. Do keep in mind to add some bold accessories to give
the outfit that summer feel and colour pop.
B quyt thi trang ca Anh & Linh
Ma h l ma ca sc mu v ha tit, v th ng ngn ngi chn
nhng b cnh in hoa sc s, ni bt. Hy th nghim vi cc b
trang phc ca bn.
Trng v en c th hi chm khi mc vo dp h, nhng nu bn
thm mt cht ha tit v sc, chng s kt hp thnh mt trang
phc tuyt vi. Nh im thm mt t ph kin ni bt l bn c
ngay mt b cnh ma h rc r sc mu ri y.
DESIGNER SWAP
Blogger: Anh Pham & Linh Pham
Website: www.designerswap.ca
Photographer: Karen Tran
A
nh and Linh are major designer consignment shoppers. Their looks
feature pieces from their fabulous shared collection, styled in very
different ways. From designer handbags to high-end shoes and
clothing, the Phamsisters personal looks are unique and classic.
Anh v Linh l hai tn chuyn mua sm thi trang hng hiu ti cc ca
hng k gi. H gii thiu phong cch ring qua t qun o vi nhng b su
tp tuyt vi ca cc nh thit k danh ting m hai ch em dng chung. Qua
nhng chic xch tay, giy dp v trang phc cao cp, phong cch ca hai ch
emh Phmbiu l nt c in v tnh cht c o.
#LinhsStyle
As an ECE teacher, Im always looking to wear comfy and
casual clothing during the week as the job does call for
it. However when it comes to my weekends, I tend to dress
up a little bit while maintaining that comfy aspect. My go-to
outfits for this summer are: floral prints fromhead to toe, crop
tops, layered necklaces and a pair of sneaker wedges along
with the iconic Birkin bag.
Phong cch ca Linh
L gio vin mmnon v do tnh cht cng vic nn vo
nhng ngy trong tun, ti thng chn trang phc thoi
mi v gin d. Nhng vo dp cui tun, ti s din ln
thmmt cht, nhng vn t s thoi mi ln hng u.
Thi trang do ph ma h ca ti l: hoa vn t u n
chn, o lng, vng c nhiu tng, v giy bata cao i
kmvi ti xch biu tng ca thng hiu Birkin.
#AnhsStyle
Im not as adventurous as my sister Linh, and because I work in the office I like to
keep my outfits simple, classy and more neutral. I find myself sticking to black and
white hues; as I find this colour combo to be appealing and tends to look good on
everyone. My go-to outfits for this summer are: monochromatic fromhead to toe,
a pair of high heels, a bold coloured accessory paired with the iconic Birkin bag.
Phong cch ca Anh
Ti khng mo him
ging em Linh v ti lm
vic trong vn phng, nn
thng chn trang phc
c khuynh hng n
gin, sang trng v trung
tnh. Ti lun b m hoc
bi hai mu en v trng
v chng rt quyn r, v
gn nh ph hp vi tt
c mi ngi. Trang phc
do ph h ca ti l:
n sc t u n chn,
mt i giy cao gt, ph
kin mu ni kt hp vi
ti xch biu tng ca
thng hiu Birkin.
LIFESTYLE FASHION
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EDITOR'S PICK
Fashion
Tnh H
Summer Love'n
MERRY DANG
Soak in the sun, adorning yourself with breezy,
breathable, boho couture. These flirty closet staples will
keep you feeling cool and looking hot.
m mnh trong nh nng v im trang vi nhng b
cnh mt m, thoi mi. Nhng mu thi trang n tnh
ny s gi cho bn lun ti mt v gi cm.
Paris Tote Prince/Box,
$198, Roots
R2 Womens Raffia Hat,
$105, Tillley
Cheyenne Vest,
$68, Roots
Harissa Dress,
$68, Roots
Lang Skirt,
$58, Roots
Jersey Scoop Neck, $65, Tilley,
www.tilley.com
NewYorker Satchel, $85, Jamison Parker,
www.jamisonparkerdesigns.com
Douglas Coupland, Roots, www.roots.ca
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Picked fresh fromthe garden of Eden.
Mt c ch bin t nguyn liu trong vn
Eden.
$11, www.tangledgardenherbs.ca
LA BIBLIOCHAISE
A union of a bookcase and a comfy
reading chair.
Mt kt hp c o gia gh bnh
v k sch.
$7000, www.nobodyandco.it
TAPE DISPENSER & DESK TIDY
A unique way to get sticky & tidy.
Mn tuyt vi trng trn bn lmvic.
$30, www.j-me.com
BAR GLOBE
Explore spirits fromaround the world.
Khm ph cc loi ru mnh t khp ni
trn a cu.
$650, www.opulentitems.com
CHOPTICKS SPOON UTENSIL
Perfect for instant noodle nights.
Dnh cho nhng mthng thc m gi.
$10, www.kookik.com
LUNA TEA POT, CREAMER AND SUGAR HOLDER
Have a tea party on the moon.
Mt bui tic tr trn mt trng.
$240, $40, www.leeannjanissen.com
EDITOR'S PICK
Products
5 Kiu Tc H n Gin
TRANG PHAM
S
ummer is well on its way, and were excited to show you the latest hairstyle trends for this
season! Youre definitely goingto see less polishedandsleek looks, andmore low maintenance,
messy and fun styles. What are you waiting for, lets get started!
H
ang ngp trn mun ni v chng ti rt ho hc gii thiu n bn c nhng
xu hng tc mi nht dnh cho ma ny! Chc chn s khng c nhiu kiu tc
tinh t hay kiu cch, thay vo s l phong cch ti tr, nh ri v khng cn
thi nhiu thi gian to mu. Hy cng lmth cc kiu tc ny nh!
WRAP IT UP
Hair wraps or cloth hair bands are huge this
summer and there are so many styles and options
to choose from. You can wear hair wraps like a
bandana and tied to one side for a more girly look.
You can also wear themboth like a head band or tie
it around your low ponytail. Another great way to
amalgamate two hot summer looks into one is to
grab a cloth hair band or ribbon and incorporate it
into a side braid.
Howto Style:
1. Tie one end of the cloth hair band or ribbon to
one of the three sections you will be braiding and
then braid your hair as you normally would. Ideally
the length of the cloth hair band or ribbon should
be a few inches longer than the length of your hair.
2. Secure with an elastic band or if the cloth or
ribbon is long enough, wrap the remaining portion
of the cloth or ribbon and tie it around the end of
the braid.
SIDE BRAID WITH WRAP
Howto style:
1. Pull all your hair to whatever side you prefer
while leaving a very small section either at
the back or the front of your hair to do the
wrapping part of this hairstyle.
2. Start braiding your hair all the way down to
the tip and then start to tug and pull at small
sections of the braid to give it a messy look,
non uniformappearance. Secure with an elastic
band.
3. Then take the small section you didnt use
and keep wrapping that around the start of the
braid and secure it with pin.
4. If you have bangs, twist theminto your braid
and secure with pins. If they are too short, leave
themhanging out for a romantic look.
TC TT LCH BN
Cch thc hin:
1. Vut ton b tc sang bn m bn thch,
ch li mt t tc pha trc hoc sau
giu dy buc tc.
2. Bt u tt t trn xung n tn ui
tc. Sau dng tay tch v ko nh nhng
bm tc nh chng trng hi ri, thiu
ng nht. Buc cht bng dy thun.
3. Ly phn tc m bn cha li lc ban u
qun quanh ch buc dy thun v ghimcht
bng kp tm.
4. Nu bn c tc mi, xon phn tc v
tht chung vi bmtc, ri kp gn bng kp
tm. Nu tc mi qu ngn, hy xa t
nhin to v p lng mn.
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Trang Phml chuyn vin trang imca Code: Beauty, www.code-beauty.ca.
DEEP SIDE PART
Howto Style:
1. If you already have a side part, keep the deep
side part on the same side.
2. Use a comb to get a nice clean part.
3. If you find that your hair is a bit stubborn,
all you need to do is blow dry your hair in the
direction that you want it to go.
4. Add some hairspray or styling products to
keep it in place.
LOW PONY TAIL
Howto Style:
1. Comb your hair and tie a ponytail at the
base with an elastic band.
2. You can conceal the hair tie by using the
wrap around method we mentioned earlier
in the side braid section.
3. For a sophisticated look just leave it as is.
For a more day-time fun look, wrap a cloth
or ribbon around the elastic band.
TC UI NGA THP
Cch thc hin:
1. Chi v buc tc theo kiu ui nga
bng dy thun.
2. Bn c th giu dy thun ct tc bng
cch ly mt ln tc qun xung quanh
ch ct, ging nh cch m chng ta
cp trong phn tt tc lch.
3. Nu mun c nt tinh t, bn ch cn
vy. Cn nu mun c v vui ti, tr
trung cho ban ngy th dng mt chic
khn hay dy ruy bng qun xung quanh
ch buc dy thun.
TC LCH NGI
Cch thc hin:
1. Nu bn thng ngy vn ch ngi qua
mt bn th hy chi tc lch ngi v cng
pha .
2. Dng lc chi phn tc xa cho gn
gng.
3. Nu bn cm thy tc mnh kh nm
theo np, th bn ch cn dng my sy tc
theo hng m bn mun.
4. Dng keo xt tc hoc cc sn phm to
kiu tc gi tc ng v tr.
MERMAID WAVES - NO HEAT
Howto Style:
1. After you wash your hair, add mousse and
blow dry your hair until its quite dry or most of
the dampness is done.
2. Braid random sections of your hair tightly
and all the way to the tip, then secure with hair
bands. The smaller the section, the tighter the
waves will be.
3. Give your braids a spritz of flexible hold
hairspray and let the hairspray dry.
4. In the meantime, do your makeup, have a
cup of tea or watch an episode of your favourite
T.V. show.
5. After 20 minutes or so, you can remove the
hair bands andgive your hair a little tousle at the
roots and add another final spritz of hairspray.
TC UN GN SNG KHNG CN
DNG MY
Cch thc hin:
1. Sau khi gi u, hy bi ln tc mt t
mousse v sy cho n khi tc gn kh.
2. Chia tc ra tng phn v tt tht cht t
trn xung di tn ui tc, ri buc li
bng dy thun. Bm tc cng nh th ch
gn sng s cng qun.
3. Dng keo xt vo bmtc v kh.
4. Trong lc , bn c th trang im, ung
tr hay xem chng trnh truyn hnh m
bn yu thch.
5. Sau 20 pht, tho tc ra. Dng tay ht nh
phn chn tc, ri hon thin vi mt lp
keo xt l bn s c c mi tc qun gn
sng t nhin.
TC QUN KHN
Tc qun cao hay buc bng khn ang rt
thnh hnh trong ma h ny, c rt nhiu kiu
tha h cho bn la chn. Bn c th dng khn
th cmct mt bn c v p n tnh. Hay
cng c th buc quanh u nh bng hoc
ct nh kiu tc ui nga thp. Mt cch tuyt
vi khc na kt hp hai kiu tc thnh hnh
trong ma h ny l dng khn hoc dy ruy
bng lm bng ci tc, kt hp vi tc tt
lch mt bn.
Cch thc hin:
1. Ct mt u ca chic khn vi mt trong
ba nhnh tc m bn s dng tt bm. Sau
th tt nh bnh thng. L tng nht l cho
khn hoc ruy bng di hn di ca tc mt
vi inch.
2. Buc cht bng dy thun ct tc. Nu khn
hoc ruy bng di th qun phn tha cn li
ny quanh ch ct bmtc.
BEAUTY
HEALTH
Naturopathy
I
n my practice, I have observed that many chronic ailments
or symptoms stemfrominadequate water intake and as a
rule of thumb, I encourage all of my patients to follow the
simple equation (optimal water intake = body weight in kg
x 30 ml per body weight in kg) to ensure optimal hydration. So
for a person who weighs approximately 120 pounds, that works
out to be approximately 1.65 litres, or about 6.5 glasses of water
a day.
With hydration being so important, it is unfortunate that over the
past several decades, thepurityof our water has been an increased
concern. According to the Environmental Working Group, there
are hundreds of pollutants found in tap water that have never
been seen before. At the current levels of contamination, they
pose health risks that are unprecedented. In fact, I have seen
many health complaints (e.g., fatigue, dry skin, eczema, dry hair,
thinning hair, lung afflictions such as asthma and bronchitis,
among others) resolve or become reduced significantly when
patients purify their water to minimize exposure.
Whenever possible, I recommend an investment in one of the
following:
Reverse Osmosis Water Filtration
Considered the gold standard, the filtration technology uses
household pressure to pass water through a semi-permeable
membrane. It can removeawiderangeof contaminants, including
heavy metals (it is the only system certified to remove arsenic),
dissolved solids, bacteria, cysts, volatile organic compounds,
minerals (including the desirable ones). As a matter of fact, many
bottle water companies use this technology to produce their
water. This water filtration system is the most expensive and
has two options: an under the sink reverse osmosis costing up
to $500 or a whole house systemcosting between $4000-$6000.
Activated Carbon-Ion Exchange Water Filtration
Most people are familiar with this filtration technology as it
is used by the ubiquitous Brita brand. Essentially, water is run
through loose carbon (charcoal) granules that have a positive
charge that grabs onto impurities usually with a negative charge
such as chlorine, cadmium, copper and zinc. This quick and easy
systemcosts between $15-$60 a piece.
Binchotan Charcoal
One of the most inexpensive and convenient way to filter water,
Binchotan charcoal is made in the Kishu region of Japan and is
activated through extremely high burning temperatures, along
with a rapid cooling process. This charcoal is extremely porous
and with the same absorptive abilities as activated charcoal, it
absorbs chlorine, heavy metals and impurities. This is my go-to
method when the water Im drinking is suspected. Simply place
a piece of charcoal in a water container, then set aside and drink.
Matters
Shower Filter
A shower filter is an absolute must if there are children and
seniors in the household. Chlorinated tap water is a skin irritant
and can be associated with dry skin and hair, rashes, eczema and
hair loss. Moreover, warm showers cause chlorine to vaporize.
When chlorine vapors are inhaled, it can irritate the respiratory
system, leading to or exacerbating current lung conditions.
Shower filters are designed to remove chlorine, heavy metals,
and organic compounds, among many other contaminants. They
can be purchased at all home improvement stores for between
$30-$60 and installed as an adjunct to your existing showerhead.
In 2005, Dr Masaru Emoto published the book The Hidden
Messages In Water that profoundly transformed the way we
see water. Prior to this, water was viewed simply as a means
of survival; its significance was dependent merely on whether
or not there was enough. Using high-speed photography, Dr
Masaru discovered that crystals formed in frozen water changes
based on the purity of the water and the concentrated thoughts
directed toward them. For example, polluted water, or water
exposed to negative thoughts, form incomplete, asymmetrical
patterns with dull colour. His book, the culmination of decades
of research on water brought to light the magnificent impact of
water has to our survival and also the quality of our being. So as
you think about how to improve your health, think first about
the water you drink and the incredible role it has in keeping us
happy, beautiful and the best we can be.
The average amount of water in the human body
ranges from 50% to 75% of our total composition;
so much of our make up is tied to the quantity and
quality of the water that is in our system that it may
be one of the most important determinants of good
health.
DR. LILY HOANG
Water
Dr. Lily Hoang, B.Sc, N.D., is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with many years of
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Chng ti s gip qu v khc
phc nhng vn ny.
Qu v c vn lin quan n rng gi?
Khng th nhai, ni chuyn v gi hm rng
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DR. MARTHA JANETH ROMAN
VI S CNG TC CA NHA S THI T DUNG
TT NGHIP BNG NHA KHOA I HC TORONTO, CANADA
N
c l mt trong nhng yu t
quan trng nht quyt nh tnh
trng sc khe ca chng ta.
Trn thc t, ti gpnhiu cn
bnh hoc triu chng mn tnh xut pht
t vic ung khng nc, nn ti khuyn
khch bnh nhn ca mnh t nht nn theo
mt phng trnh n gin (lng nc cn
thit = trng lng c th tnh theo kg x 30
ml cho mi kilogramtrng lng c th),
bo m c th c nc. Tc l vi mt
ngi nng chng 120 pounds, ngi s
cn khong 1.65 lt, tng ng 6.5 ly nc
mi ngy.
Gi cho c th c nc l vic ti quan
trng, nhng khng may, trong vi thp
nin va qua, mi quan tmv tinh khit
ca nc ngy cng gia tng. Theo t chc
Environmental Working Group, trong nc
my c cha hng trm cht gy nhim
m trc y chng ta cha pht hin ra.
mc nhim hin ti, nhng cht
gy ra nhiu mi nguy hi cho sc khe m
trc y cha tng c. Ti chng kin
rt nhiu tnh trng sc khe xu (nh mt
mi, kh da, chm, kh tc, tc mng, mt
s bnh v phi nh hen suyn, vim ph
qun) c cha lnh hoc gim ng k
sau khi bnh nhn thanh lc ngun nc,
gimthiu s nhimc.
Ti khuyn bn, bt c lc no c th, hy
u t vo mt trong s nhng thit b sau:
My Lc Nc Tinh Khit Cng Ngh
Thm Thu Ngc (My Lc Nc
RO)
c xeml tiu chun vng, cng ngh lc
s dng p lc nc sn c trong nh y
nc qua mt mng lc bn thm c kh
nng loi b mt lng ln tp cht gy
nhim, bao gmc kimloi nng (y cng
l h thng duy nht c chng nhn c
th loi b c thch tn), trit tiu nhng
cht rn, vi khun, k sinh trng tim n
trong v bc, hp cht hu c d bay hi,
khong cht (k c nhng khong cht
chng ta mun c). Trn thc t, rt nhiu
cng ty nc ng chai s dng cng ngh
ny sn xut. H thng lc nc ROhin
c bn t nht trn th trng v c hai
la chn: my lc RO gn di bn ra c
gi $500 hoc my lc RO cho c h thng
nc trong nh c gi khong t $4000 n
$6000.
Hiu Thm V
Lng nc trung bnh trong
c th con ngi chim
khong t 50% n 75%
trn tng cc b phn cu
thnh; thnh phn cu to
ca chng ta phn nhiu ph
thuc vo khi lng v cht
lng ca nc trong c th.
DR. LILY HOANG
Nc
Bc s Lily Hong chuyn ngnh y khoa thin nhin vi
nhiu nmkinh nghimtrong lnh vc sc khe. Bc s Lily
Hong hin ang lmvic ti phng mch t ca c c tn
Its All About You ti King City, ON.
r tin nht. Than trng Binchotan c sn
xut ti vng Kishu, Nht Bn, c kch
hot trong mi trng nhit c bit cao
v qu trnh lm ngui nhanh. Vi cu trc
c nhiu l nh li ti, v kh nng lc ht bm
ging nh than hot tnh, loi than ny gip
loi b chlorine, kim loi nng v cc cht
bn. y l phng php ti thng s dng
khi nghi ng nc ung ca mnh c vn .
Ch cn th mt mu than vo bnh cha
nc, mt lc sau ri mi ung.
Vi Sen Lc Nc
Nu nh c tr em v ngi gi th mt
chic vi sen lc nc l thit b cn phi
c. Nc my nhim chlorine c th gy d
ng da cng vi kh da, kh tc, ni mn,
chm, rng tc. Hn na, nc m khin
chlorine bay hi. Nu ht phi kh chlorine
bay hi, h h hp s b kch ng, gy ra hoc
lmtrmtrng hn cc bnh lin quan n
phi. Vi sen lc nc c thit k loi
b mt s cht gy nhimv chlorine, kim
loi nng cng cc hp cht hu c. Thit b
c th c mua ti cc ca hng bn dng
c phc v gia nh vi gi t $30 n $60;
v lp t nh mt b phn ph gn vo vi
sen ang s dng.
Nm 2005, tin s Masaru Emoto xut
bn cun sch The Hidden Messages In
Water, tc phm lmthay i su sc cch
nhn ca chng ta v nc. Trc , nc
n gin c coi l phng tin tn ti,
ngha ca n ch ph thuc vo vic lng
nc c hay khng. Bng cch s dng
phng php chp nh tc cao, tin s
Masaru pht hin rng nhng tinh th
hnh thnh trong nc ng bng thay i
ty thuc vo tinh khit ca nc ng
thi ty thuc vo nhng suy ngh tp trung
hng v nc. V d, nc b nhimhoc
nc tip xc vi nhng ngh tiu cc s c
hnh dng khng hon chnh, khng cn i
v c mu m c. Cun sch ca ng s
kt hp ca nhiu thp nin nghin cu v
nc khmph nh hng to ln ca nc
i vi s tn ti ca chng ta cng nh
phm cht ca s sng. Bi vy, khi ngh v
cc phng cch ci thin sc khe, u tin
hy ngh n ngun nc bn ang ung v
chc nng k diu ca nc trong vic gi
cho chng ta lun hnh phc, xinh p v
mnh khe nht.
My Lc Nc Tinh Khit Cng Ngh
Trao i Than Hot Tnh-Ion
Hu ht mi ngi u bit n cng ngh
lc ny v n c cng ty Brita ni ting
th gii s dng. V nguyn l, nc chy
qua carbon cu trc lng (than hot tnh)
dng ht c in tch dng, ht tp cht
bi nhng nguyn t mang in tch m
nh clorine, cadmium, ng v km. Mt
h thng lc n gin v nhanh gn ny c
gi t $15 n $60.
Than Trng Binchotan
Mt trong nhng cch lc nc tin li v
BEER
Beer is usually made from fermented barley, hops, or yeast and
each type has a distinctive taste. Pilsner is probably the worlds
most famous beer. It originated in Pilsen, the Czech Republic and
is a pale lager with a light yellow colour. Some popular pilsners
are Amsterdam Blond, Heineken, Budweiser. Pilsner has a light
taste that is easier to acquire than other kinds of beer like stout
and ale therefore it is much favoured by Asians. To me, lager
beer is flat and flavourless.
You should try other types of beer to experience a variety of
tastes. Stout is another type of beer with an interesting taste.
Stout is made fromroasted barley or hops and is black in colour.
It has a taste that is slightly similar to Chinese herbal medicines,
and is often consumed warm, rather than cold like pilsner. In
contrast, ale is often reddish in colour and is brewed frommalted
barley. This creates a sweet and fruity taste.
Which one is better? Taste depends largely on personal
preference, not on price or label. Personally, I prefer beers that are
more fullbodied, with a distinctive taste, regardless of category.
Perhaps you might find this hard to believe but beer does have
health benefits. Pale ale contains high levels of silicon, which are
attributed to stronger bones, and high levels of antioxidants.
In addition, a recent study in Finland shows that when men
consume one bottle or one can of beer daily, the risk of
developing kidney stones decreases by 40%because ingredients
found in hops are believed to help decrease leaching of calcium
from the bones. This lost calcium can otherwise make its way
into the kidney. Beer also contains flavonoid constituents such
as xanthohumol, which helps activate proteins that decrease
the livelihood of prostate cancer cells. Nowadays, many brewers
in Germany are increasing the level of xanthohumol in beer to
market it as a healthy drink.
Dr. Khoi holds a Science Degree fromthe University of Toronto and received his medical degree in
1988. He is currently seeing patients at his private family medicine practice. In 2010, he received the
Canadas Citizenship Award for his numerous contributions to the community.
Today, we will discuss and compare health benefits
of two alcoholic beverages: beer and whiskey.
According to much scientific research, consuming
a moderate amount of alcohol a beer, a glass of
wine, or 1oz of spirit per day, can actually help
increase the amount of HDL (good cholesterol) in
the body.
DR. KHOI NGUYEN
Some of you might wonder why beer drinkers often develop pot
bellies. Its actually quite simple; they consume too many calories
when binge drinking. Only those who drink a lot, and consume
fatty food while drinking have pot bellies. Alcoholics who only
drink but dont eat tend to be skinny people.
WHISKEY
Whiskey originated from Scotland and is made from fermented,
malt grain mash, then aged in an oak barrel for at least 3 years.
The longer the fermentation process, the better the taste and
hence the higher the price. Each region in Scotland produces
a different type of whiskey, depending on the climate and
geographic location highland, lowland or island. However, I
love Japanese whiskey the most. Those who are going to Japan
soon, I would like to ask you to carry back a few Yamazaki 18
years for me (laugh). I also like Laphroaig and Highland Park 12
years. They are exquisite!
There are two types of whiskey, single malt and blended malt.
Single malt is made from one type of grain from one distillery;
blended malt on the other hand is made by mixing a few
whiskeys fromvarious distilleries. In general, single malt whiskey
has a more sophisticated taste than blended malt.
I dont gulp down whiskey like cowboys in the movies. I prefer to
drink a very small amount, and drink it slowly to truly taste the
complex flavour. Some whiskeys have an alcohol content as high
as 48, therefore, I often mix a few drops of water into the shot
glass. The whiskey will rise to the top and the flavour will be fully
released. When drinking, hold the whiskey on your tongue for
5-7 seconds. The whiskey will mix with saliva, so when you finally
swallow, it will deliver a sweet taste and when you breathe out,
the alcohol content will help clear your nasal passages (for this
effect, whiskey is often used to curb cold symptoms and clear
nasal congestion).
Regarding nutrition, whiskey has a low level of fat, cholesterol,
sodium and carbohydrate. As to health benefits, whiskey
contains a high level of ellagic acid a powerful antioxidant.
Whiskey can also help prevent blood clots. Furthermore, due to
its high alcohol content, whiskey can be used as a disinfectant to
prevent wound infections.
Personally, I think beer might have ingredients that are more
beneficial to your health. However, it also has a lot of calories
that can lead to weight gain. I often tell my patients that most
food is not harmful if consumed in moderation. I do not think
consuming a beer or a small amount of whiskey each day will
be damaging as long as you are not suffering fromliver disease,
pancreatitis, have high blood pressure or stomach ulcers. People
who are taking medications that may react with alcohol, and
pregnant women should not consume alcohol either. The rest of
you can close your eyes and enjoy the pleasure and relaxation
fromdrinking, moderately, of course (laugh).
vs.
Beer
A Health Debate
HEALTH
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Whiskey
HEALTH
Ask Dr. Khi
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vy, v nu trong s c bn, th
bn c th n vi chng ti, chng
ti s c gii php. Cc nh nghin
cu tm ra cch chun on v tr
liu tng i n gin cho nhng chng bnh trn, mt k cng
trong y khoa.
Nhng chng bnh c v bt tr ny c th lin h v Temporo-
mandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ), mt ri lon c th hiu n
gin l xng hm v xng s ni khng khp, bp tht mt co
cng hoc co git. Tuy kh tin,
nhng hu ht u l hu qu
ca vic nghin rng! Cc loi
chn thng ti ch nh cng
cng, si hm, b thng u
(lc mnh, nh vo u, c),
v nht l hm rng khng ngay
ngn. Chng dn n TMJ v
c th to ra nhng chng bnh
trn.
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v tr bnh nh th no, xin
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mnay chng ta tmhiu v so snh
li ch sc khe ca hai loi thc
ung c men m a s qu ng rt
a thch. l bia v ru whiskey. Theo cc
nghin cu cho thy tiu th mt liu lng
alcohol va phi - khong mt lon bia, mt ly
ru vang, hay khong 1oz ru mnh - mi
ngy, s gip tng HDL (mt loi cholesterol
tt) trong c th.
BIA
Bia thng c sn xut t la mch, cy hoa
bia, menv mi loi c mt v ring bit.
C th ni pilsner, mt loi bia pale lager c
mu vng sng, c khi ngun t thnh
ph Pilsen, Cng Ha Sc l loi bia ni ting
nht th gii. Amsterdam Blond, Heineken,
Budweiser l mt vi loi pilsner ni ting.
Pilsner l loi bia nh, tng i d ung
hn cc loi khc nh stout, alenn c
nhiu ngi Chu a chung. i vi ti,
th bia lager hi nht nho, v thiu m .
Qu v c th nmmt vi loi bia khc th
nhiu hng v. Mt loi bia c hng v gy
n tng l stout bia. Stout bia c mu en,
c ch bin t la mch hoc hoa bia
c rang chn, khi ung c v nh thuc bc
v thng c ngi ta ung m ch khng
ung lnh nh pilsner. Mt loi bia khc l ale
th c mu hi hn, v c ch bin t la
mch thnh mch nha nn ale c v ngn
ngt pha ln mi tri cy.
Loi no ngon hn? Ngon hay d l ty khu
v ca mi ngi, ch khng ty thuc vo gi
thnh hay thng hiu ca cc loi bia. Ring
ti th thch ung cc loi bia m v c
hng v ring, bt k l loi bia no.
C th qu v thy kh tin nhng bia cng
c mt vi li ch cho sc khe. Cc loi bia
pale ale cha lng silicon cao, l cht gip
xng rn chc v c hm lng antioxidant
cng kh cao. Thm na, mt nghin cu
Finland cho thy, khi n ng ung mt chai
hoc lon bia mi ngy, t l b sn thn gim
xung n 40%, v hp cht trong cy hoa bia
c cho l c kh nng gip hn ch vic
canxi trong xng b lm tan, nhng canxi b
tan tht lc c th i vo thn v gy nn sn
thn. Bia cn c nhng cht chng oxy ha
nh xanthohumol, cht ny kch thch cc loi
protein c kh nng gip gims tng trng
ca cc t bo ung th tin lit tuyn. Hinnay
nhiu cng ty ch bin bia Germany ang
tng cng thnh phn xanthohumol trong
sn phm tip th bia nh mt thc ung
lnh mnh. Nhiu qu v cng thng thc
mc ti sao ung bia th bng b. Tht ra, n
gin ch l v h hp th nhiu calories qu m
thi. Nhng ngi va ung bia nhiu, va n
cc loi nhu c cha hmlng m cao
mi b bng b. Nhng ngi nghin bia v
ch ung bia m khng n thng li l nhng
ngi rt mo.
WHISKEY
Whiskey l mt loi ru xut x t Scotland,
c ch bin t cc loi nha (malt) ny mm
t la mch, sau trong thng g si ti
thiu 3 nm, cng lu, d nhin, ru cng
ngon v cng t tin. Mi vng Scotland
cho ra i mt loi whiskey ring bit, ty
theo kh hu v a l - cao nguyn, vng t
thp hay vng bin. Tuy nhin, ti m nht
whiskey ca Nht. Qu v no c i Nht th
ti nh t mua h ti vi chai Yamazaki 18
nm (ci). Ti cng thch Laphroaig hoc
Highland Park 12 nm, tuyt vi!
Whiskey c hai loi, single malt v blended
malt. Single malt c ch bin t mt
loi mch nha t mt nh l chng ct, cn
blended l loi c pha trn bi nhiu loi
whiskey t nhiu l chng ct khc nhau. Ni
chung th loi single malt c hng v tinh
t hn loi blended malt. Ti thng khng
bao gi ung whiskey c c nh cc tay cao
bi trong phim, m ti thch ung mt dung
lng rt t, ung mt cch t tn, thng
thc, nm nhng hng v trong ru. C
nhiu loi whiskey c nng ln n 48 nn
ti thng pha thm vi git nc vo trong
cc ru. Khi cho nc vo, whiskey s ni
ln trn, v th hng v c ta ra trn vn.
Khi ung, gi whiskey trn li khong 5-7
giy, whiskey s ha quyn vi nc bt trong
ming mnh, khi nut xung, whiskey s c v
ngt ngo, th ra rt thng hi (v th whiskey
hay c dng khc phc cc triu chng
cmcm, thng ng h hp).
V thnh phn dinh dng, whiskey t cht
bo, t cholesterol, t mui, t cht tinh bt.
V gi tr sc khe, whiskey c cha nhiu
cht ellagic acid l mt loi antioxidant cc
mnh. Whiskey cn c th gip gim chng
ng mu. Hn na, do c nng alcohol
cao, whiskey cng c th c thoa ln vt
thng ngn nga nhimtrng.
Theo kin ca ring ti th bia mang nhiu
thnh phn c li cho sc khe hn, tuy
nhin, bia cha nhiu calories nn d gy bo
ph hn. Ti vn thng khuyn qu v l hu
ht thc n, thc ung trn i ny u khng
c hi, nu chng ta bit gi iu . Mt chai
bia hay mt t whiskey mi ngy, ti ngh cng
khng hi g nu qu v khng mc phi cc
chng bnh nh au bao t, bnh gan, vim
ty tng, cao mu. Nhng ngi ang ung
cc loi thuc c th gy d ng vi alcohol
v ph n ang mang thai d nhin l khng
nn ung ru. Ngoi ra, cc qu v khc c
nhmmt, cmgic vui th v th gin trong
lc nhm nhi d nhin l ch ung iu
(ci).
Cn Cn Sc Khe
Bia Hay Whiskey
Tt Hn?
Dr. Nguyn Honh Khi, tt nghip University of Toronto chuyn nghnh y khoa, c hn 25 nmkinh nghimtrong
ngnh y t. Vinh d nhn gii thng Canada's Citizenship Award nm2010.
DR. KHOI NGUYEN
look inside first. Getting love is like going shopping. If you go to the store
looking for something specific and they dont have what you want, you
thinkOh, darnand go to the next store. If the next store still doesnt have
what you want, you dont get upset or stop looking, you just move on. This
is the attitude you want to adopt when seeking out love and approval.
I understand the notion of shopping around for love is not common for
traditional Asian relationships. The normis yousettle with a mate andtry to
live (or sometimes put up) with himor her for the rest of your life because
a divorce in the Asian culture means a tarnished reputation. A good
reputation is no consolation to leading an unrewarded and unfulfilled life.
Besides, finding the right mate means a decreased likelihood of
separation or divorce and a better family life for all. I encourage you to
step out of your comfort zone and try to find the compromise between
cultural expectations and personal individuality and happiness. You
cannot live authentically and honestly by living out someone elses
expectations of you.
Unfortunately, many people just will not give you the love, the praise or
the approval that you desire in the way you want it or when you would
like it. They may give you love when you are busy, pre-occupied and too
distracted to really appreciate it, and not show it at other times when you
would like more. How do you solve this problem?
Simple you give it to yourself. You know yourself better than anyone.
You know just how you like to be treated. Instead of leaving this up to
others to figure out, take charge and be responsible for loving yourself.
At first, most people feel awkward about treating themselves in a truly
loving fashion. Many people have never done it before and its a new
concept. This is especially true in the family-centric Vietnamese culture,
where one is taught at an early age to care and provide for one's family
before ones self. In this culture, a persons value is measured by how one
makes his or her family happy, not how well one can make oneself joyful.
It is better to think and instead of before. For example, I will consider
my family and my wants and desires.
While its important to consider others, be caring, respectful and
empathetic, many dont do this for themselves. Its hard to give to
others what you dont give to yourself. Its similar to always making bank
withdrawals and never making a deposit. Eventually, you have little
to give. So make a regular daily deposit of self-love, self-care and self-
appreciation. The more you take care of yourself, the less likely youll be
needy of others love and attention. Its always nice to receive love, but its
more important to give it back to oneself.
Acting in a loving manner towards myself? How do I do that?
You do it almost the same way you do it for another. Lets say you are
planning to spend time alone this coming weekend. Start a few days
ahead and literally plan for a wonderful weekend. Think about spending
time with yourself in exciting ways. Treating yourself in truly caring ways
may feel awkward, clumsy or uncomfortable at first. It wouldnt be difficult
if you were thinking about spending this time with someone you were
reallyhot over. Just put you in that special place instead, and think the
same type of thoughts.
Plan. Get excited. And go through the motions mentally and
behaviourally until it becomes second nature to think and to do these
things. It only feels awkward because its new. Practice and itll feel
comfortable very soon.
Remember, a self-loving, happy, friendly, confident person is very sexy
and attractive to others. Be that person.
Daniel Rutley, Psy.D. is a Clinical Psychotherapist in private practice in Mississauga. He is
also the best-selling author of Escaping Emotional Entrapment: FreedomFromNegative
Thinking And Unhealthy Emotions. He specializes in depression, anxiety, anger, habit
control and relationship issues. Daniel Rutley can be reached via: www.DanielRutley.com
or 905-502-7779.
Its summertime and its easy to see young
lovers and not-so-young lovers, everywhere. If
youre single and find yourself lonely, theres
good news. Do you meet many people
but cant seem to find the right person?
Feeling unloved or unconnected? Feeling
bummed out watching others involved in
romantic relationships? Or maybe youre in a
relationship and not feeling loved or cared for.
DANIEL RUTLEY, PSY.D.
The Love You Want
How to Get
T
here is a distinct difference between being alone and feeling
lonely. Most of us have felt lonely in a crowd yet at peace and
content at another time when alone. So havinganother person
around doesnt necessarily solve the problem sometimes
having someone around can make the loneliness worse. It really depends
on your feelings and less to do with the situation.
If you are looking for a partner in life lets face it, others tend to be
attracted to people who are happy and confident. In a word: self-loving
(or is that two words?). The happier and more fulfilled you are, the more
likely Mr. or Ms. Right will come into your life.
Even if you are alone, at least the default is that youre happy and fulfilled.
There is a Buddhist saying, When the student is ready, the teacher
appears. The teacher does not appear in a mystical sense; its just that
when we are ready, we see the teacher that was always there in the first
place (or perspective partner in this case).
The more complete you are, the more likely other healthy and happy
people will tend to come into your life. So if you are looking for love (along
with companionship and everything else that goes into a relationship),
Daniel Rutley, tin s tml hc, nh tml tr liu hin ang hnh ngh ti Missisauga.
ng cng l tc gi cun sch bn chy Escaping Emotional Entrapment: Freedom
FromNegative Thinking And Unhealthy Emotions. ng chuyn v chng trmcm, lo
u, cu gin; v kimsot hnh vi v cc vn quan h tnh cm. Bn c th lin lc
vi Daniel Rutley qua trang www.DanielRutley.comhoc gi s 905-502-7779.
Ta c th d dng bt gp nhng cp tnh
nhn tr, cng nh khng cn tr, khp
mi ni vo ma h. Nu bn cn c
thn v cm thy c n th ti c tin mng
cho bn y. Bn tng gp g nhiu ngi
nhng c v nh vn cha tm c trung
nhn? Bn cm thy lc lng, cm thy
khng c yu thng? Bn thy chnh
lng khi chng kin nhng chuyn tnh lng
mn? Cng c th bn ang c quan h
tnh cm nhng khng cm thy c yu
thng v chm sc.
DANIEL RUTLEY, PSY.D.
Nam Chm
Tnh Yu
Cch Tr Thnh
T
a thy c s khc bit r rt gia hai khi nim mt
mnh v c n. Hu ht chng ta tng c ln cmthy
c n gia mng nhng li thanh thn v vui v
khi c mt mnh. V vy, vic c mt ngi bn cnh
khng nht thit s gii quyt c vn - i khi, c ai bn
cnh cn khin cmgic c n tr nn ti t hn. iu ny thc
s ph thuc nhiu vo cmgic ca bn hn l vo hon cnh.
Nu bn ang tmkimna kia ca mnh hy nhn nhn thc t
l mi ngi c xu hng b cun ht bi nhng ngi vui v v
t tin. Ngn gn trong vi t l: bit-yu-bn-thn. Bn cng hnh
phc, cng vin mn th cng c nhiu hy vng mt c nng hoc
mt anh chng Hon Ho s tmn vi bn.
Ngay c khi ch c mt mnh, t ra, bn cng phi thy hnh phc
v hi lng.
c Pht tng dy, Khi tr sn sng, thy s ti." Ngi thy s
khng xut hin mt cch thn b; ch l khi trong trng thi
sn sng, bn s nhn thy ngi thy (hay trong trng hp ny
l ngi bn i tng lai) lun c mt bn cnh, ngay t u.
Bn thn bn cng hon thin th kh nng nhng ngi vui v,
mnh khe tm n bn cng cao. Vy nn, nu bn ang kim
tm tnh yu (cng vi tnh bn v tt c nhng yu t khc
xy dng nn mt mi quan h tnh cm), th trc ht hy nhn
li chnh mnh.
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ca x hi vi quyn li v hnh phc c
nhn. Bn s khng th sng ng bn cht,
khng th sng mt cch trung thc nu
bn sng theo mong i ca ngi khc.
iu khng may l nhiu ngi s khng
trao cho bn tnh yu, s tn thng, s
ng thun theo cch bn trng ch, hoc
vo thi im bn mong i. C th h s
gi gmtnh cmca h trong lc bn ang
qu bn rn, lo toan; hoc vo thi imbn
qu phn tm c th thc s trn trng
tnh cm m li khng by t vo nhng
lc bn cn. Vy bn s gii quyt chuyn
ny nh th no?
Rt n gin hy t mnh yu thng bn
thn mnh. Bi v, bn hiu bn thn mnh
hn ai ht. Bn bit mnh mong mun c
i x nh th no. Thay v mc ngi
khc tm cch hiu v trao tnh cm cho
bn, hy chu trch nhimcho vic bit yu
thng chnh bn thn mnh.
Ban u, hu ht mi ngi u cm thy
lng tng, ngng ngng khi th yu
thng chnh mnh. y l mt khi nim
rt mi, v rt nhiu ngi cha tng lm
nh vy bao gi. Nht l vi vn ha gia nh
Tm kim tnh yu cng ging nh chuyn
mua sm. Bn ti ca hng tmmt mn
nhng ca hng khng c th bn mun,
bn ngh Chn tht ri gh sang ca hng
k bn. Nu ca hng k bn ny vn khng
c mn bn cn, bn chng nn bun,
cng ng b cuc; bn s vn tip tc tm
kim. y chnh l thi cn c nm
gi, theo ui tnh yu v tmkims ng
thun.
Ti rt hiu khi nim "d hng tnh yu"
khng phi l cch thng thy trong nhng
mi quan h tnh cm truyn thng ca
ngi chu . Chun mc ca h l la
chn mt ngi v hoc chng, ri c gng
chung sng (i khi l c gng chu ng
nhau) sut phn i cn li, v ly hn ngha
l mang ting xu. Ting thm chng th
xoa du c mt cuc sng thiu vui th v
khng mn nguyn.
Hn na, vic tm ng ngi bn i
cng c ngha vic ly thn hoc ly hn s
gim, v c hi c mt cuc sng gia nh
hnh phc s cao hn. Ti khuyn khch
bn bc ra khi vng an ton ca mnh,
c gng tms trung ha gia nhng i hi
l trung tmca Vit Nam, trong mt c
nhn, t rt sm, c dy phi chm
sc, chu cp cho gia nh l trn ht. Trong
nn vn ha ny, mi c nhn c nh
gi qua mc h c th lm cho gia nh
mnh hnh phc, ch khng phi qua cch
h lmcho chnh mnh vui v. Tt hn, nn
ngh n khi nimny theo li v thay v
trc ht. V d, Ti s lo toan v nhng
nhu cu, cng nh nhng c mun ca gia
nh ti v ca bn thn ti.
Rt nhiu ngi coi trng vic ngh v ngi
khc, sng quan tm, tn trng v thng
cm mi ngi, nhng h li khng lm
nh th vi bn thn. Tht kh mang n
cho ngi khc th m bn khng dnh cho
chnh mnh. Ging nh vic bn ch rt tin
t ngn hng m chng bao gi lo gi vn
vo . Cui cng th bn s cn li qu t
cho i. Vy nn, hy nh yu bn thn,
chm sc bn thn, v trn trng bn thn
mi ngy. Khi quan tmn bn thn nhiu,
bn s khng cmthy thiu thn tnh cm
v s ch ca ngi khc. c n nhn
tnh yu lun l iu p , nhng dnh
tnh yu cho chnh mnh cng l iu
quan trng.
"Sng theo cch yu qu bn thn ? Ti
phi lmnh th no?
Hy lm theo cch bn yu thng mt
ngi no . V d bn d kin cui tun
ti s mt mnh. Hy dnh trc mt vi
ngy ln k hoch mt cch ng ngha cho
cui tun tuyt vi . Hy ngh n thi
gian hng th bn s dnh chobnthn. Ban
u, vic c x vi chnh mnh mt cch y
quan tm s khin bn c th thy ngng
ngng, vng v, hoc kh khn. Nu bn
ngh n vic dnh thi gian ny vi ai
bn say m th vic y li rt d dng. Vy hy
a chnh bn vo v tr c bit kia, v suy
ngh theo cng li t duy .
Hy ln k hoch. Hy phn khi ln. Hy
tri nghim thi gian dnh cho chnh mnh
qua tng trng thi tinh thn v thi -
cho n khi thnh thi quen trong suy ngh
v trong ng x v vic ny. Khi cn mi l,
bn s thy ngng ngng. Nhng khi thc
hin vic ny thng xuyn, bn s nhanh
chng cmthy thoi mi.
Hy nh, mt ngi bit yu thng bn
thn, sng hnh phc, thn thin, t tin,
lun l ngi gi cmv hp dn trong mt
ngi khc. Hy l mt ngi nh th.
"...mt ngi bit yu thng bn thn,
sng hnh phc, thn thin, t tin, lun
l nhng gi cm v hp dn trong
mt ngi khc"
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spends more on education compared to the OCED average,
and the second highest among G-8 countries. This allows for
Canadian institutions to offer considerably lower tuition than
in Australia, US or United Kingdom. The cost of tuition for an
undergraduate program can range from $3,994 (University of
Winnipeg) to $18,720 (University of British Columbia).
Total Cost of Undergraduate Studying and Living Comparison
Arts Business
Information
Technology
New Zealand $50,000 $51,000 $52,000
Canada $52,000 $52,000 $54,000w
Australia $52,000 $53,000 $54,000
United Kingdom $127,000 $104,000 $125,000
United States $185,000 $150,000 $140,000
(All amount are in Canadian dollars)
Le Luong is the Founder of GOALS (Global Organization
of Academic Liaison and Student) Services, a professional
settlement organization that offers guardianship, integration
and academic liaison services for international students. For
more than 12 years, Le worked in international education
assisting foreign students and marketing international education
for a private school before she established GOALS Services
- a company that manages the relationships between the
student, parents, the school, the homestay family or residence
coordinator, and acts as liaison between all parties to provide
the support necessary for the students success while studying
abroad. www.goalsservices.com
LE LUONG
WHY CANADA IS A
TOP CHOICE FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
When foreign students decide to study abroad,
there are many factors to consider before choosing
their final destination. Some of these factors may
include: language of instruction, culture, safety,
education system, affordability, opportunities after
graduation, immigration policy, and if they have
relatives or friends in that country.
4. Safe Environment
Living in a safe environment is an important factor to ensure
productive study, and Canada offers this peace of mind for
foreign students. Overall, Canada has a low crime rate, has strict
laws on weapons and terrorism. It is a politically stable country,
has a peaceful democratic process, and encounters few natural
disasters. According to the 2013 Global Peace Index Report
which measures the peacefulness of a country, Canada ranked
11th out of 162 countries.
the Multiculturalism Act which challenged all Canadians to
accept cultural diversity while participating fully and equally in
Canadian society.
7. Abundance of Opportunities
Canada is a leader in innovations because the government,
industries, and post-secondary institutions supports and
allocate resources to research in telecommunications, medicine,
agriculture, computer technology, and environmental science.
There are ample opportunities in the research sector because
this is one of the key components of post-secondary institutions.
Foreign students can equip themselves with leading research and
knowledge, which gives them
a competitive advantage in the
global market. Most schools offer
cooperative education program
which allows students to gain
practical Canadian employment
experience while studying.
8. Strength of Canadian Economy
In 2013, Canada was positioned second place in Bloombergs
ranking of the Worlds Most Attractive Countries to Conduct
Business. Its economy continues to grow steadily and has led
in economic growth for all G-7 countries from 2003 to 2012.
There are many factors leading to our strong economy such as
our highly educated workforce, well regulated financial system,
abundance of natural resources, investment in infrastructure,
low corporate tax rates, and a low governmental debt per person
ratio. A strong economy is important for graduates seeking
employment opportunities.
9. Possibility of Immigration
Upon graduating from a post-secondary program, foreign
students may apply for permanent residency through the
Canadian Experience Class Program. International students
will need to satisfy requirements outlined by Citizenship and
Immigration Canada. It is strongly recommended to consult with
a professional before applying.
10. Canadian Culture & Landscape
In 2012, the Canadian Tourism Commission reported more than
16 million overnight tourists visited Canada. Canada remains an
attractive tourist destination because of its vibrant cosmopolitan
and historic cities, spectacular wilderness, well-preserved
environment, lively arts scene with famous museums and art
galleries, many attractions and adventures, and the richness of
Canadian culture. With four distinct seasons, and our vast land,
students can experience many activities such as skiing, hiking,
mountain climbing, shopping, sampling exceptional cuisine and
whale watching. The possibilities are endless!
Although there are other reasons why foreign students choose
Canada as their education destination, this article highlights ten
common factors. Regardless of the reason, Canada is still one of
the best places to live!
C
anada remains as one of the top destinations for
foreign students; and reports published in August
2013 by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
indicated a healthy annual increase. Within the last
decade, foreign student enrollment in our education institutions
has grown by 67%from159,425 in 2003 to 265,404 in 2012.
Lets explore 10 reasons why Canada is considered an attractive
place to study!
1. World Class Education
Canada has one of the highest qualities of education, and is
renowned for its bilingual education system. Foreign students
can enroll in public or private secondary schools, over 150 public
funded colleges and institutes, and over 90 public and not-for-
profit universities. The following organizations ranked Canada as
leaders in education:
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD) Program for International Student
Assessment ranked Canadian elementary and secondary
(Kindergarten through Grade Twelve) students among
the worlds top five academic performers in reading,
mathematics and science.
5 Canadian post-secondary schools ranked in the Top 100 of
the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 8
in the Top 200.
20 of Canadas research universities are ranked in the THES-
QS Top Universities rankings (3 in the top 50!).
2. Qualifications Internationally Recognized
Canadas reputation of high academic standards assures foreign
students that Canadian diplomas and degrees are recognized
internationally, and are equivalent to those obtained from
the United States or other Commonwealth countries. Our
accreditations are transferrable shouldstudents want to continue
their studies or work in another country.
3. Affordable Education & Cost of Living
Since the Canadian education systemis publicly funded, Canada
REASONS
10
Australia Canada France Germany Iceland
16 8 53 15 1
NewZealand United Kingdom United States Vietnam
3 44 100 41
5. High standard of Living
To ensure a high quality of life, Canada provides its citizens with
many social programs such as universal healthcare, Canadian Old
Age Security, Low Income Support, Unemployment, Disability,
and public funded education, just to name a few.
The United Nations has consistently ranked Canada as one of the
best places to live, and in 2013, Canada was ranked in 11th place
according to the Human Development Index (HDI) Report. The
HDI measures and compares life expectancy, literacy, education,
standards of living, and quality of life for countries worldwide.
6. Multiculturalism
Over the past century anda half, more than 15million immigrants
settled in Canada, and as a result, our culture is rich and diverse.
Representation from almost every culture is reflected in
cosmopolitan centres where more than 90 languages are spoken,
and there is an abundance of ethnic foods, recreational activities,
and organizations associated with a specific culture.
Multiculturalism is engrained in the fabric of Canadian culture
where learning, respecting and preserving different religions
and ethnicities are highly encouraged by citizens and the
government. In 1971, the Canadian federal government adopted
DID YOU KNOW?
Innovation starts here!
Blackberry, the TV, telephone,
light bulb, insulin, Canadarm,
the zipper, apple pie and
basketball were all invented
by Canadians.
EDUCATION
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C
anada hin vn l mt trong nhng im n
hng u trn th gii i vi sinh vin nc
ngoi, mt s bo co c cng b thng 8 nm
2013 bi B Di Tr v Quc Tch ca Canada
cng cho thy s gia tng ng phn khi ca con s sinh
vin du hc. Trong thp nin va qua, s du hc sinh nhp
hc cc trng o to tng 67%, t con s 159,425 vo nm
2003 n 265,404 nm2012.
Hy cng phn tch 10 l do ti sao Canada c xeml a
imdu hc hp dn!
1. Phm cht gio dc tm c th gii
Canada c mt trong nhng nn gio dc mang phmcht
cao nht, v c bit ni ting vi h thng gio dc song
ng. Du hc sinh c th nhp hc ti cc trng trung hc
cng lp, t thc, ti hn 150 hc vin v cao ng cng,
hoc ti hn 90 trng i hc cng lp phi li nhun.
Nhng t chc sau y bnh chn Canada l mt trong
nhng quc gia hng u v gio dc:
Chng Trnh nh Gi Sinh Vin Quc T ca T
Chc Hp Tc V Pht Trin Kinh T (OECD) bnh
chn hc sinh tiu hc v trung hc ca Canada (t mu
gio n lp mi hai) vo trong nhm nm quc gia
ng u trn th gii c hc sinh gii v cc mn hc
nh tp c, ton v khoa hc.
Canada c 5 trng o to sau trung hc c vo
danh sch 100 trng hng u theo bng xp hng
Higher Education World University ca tp ch Times,
v ng th 8 trong s 200 trng.
20 trng i hc nghin cu ca Canada c xp hng
trong danh sch ca THES - QS Top Universities (ng
th 3 trong s 50!) .
2. Vn bng, chng ch c cng nhn trn ton cu
Danh ting v nhng tiu chun o to cao s bo m
mi vn bng v chng ch ca Canada u c cng nhn
trn ton cu, v c gi tr tng ng vi nhng vn bng,
chng ch t c ti M hoc ti cc quc gia khc thuc
khi Thnh Vng Chung. Vn bng do Canada cp c th
chuyn i nu hc sinh c nhu cu tip tc nghin cu
hoc lmvic mt quc gia khc.
3. Mc chi ph cho gio dc v sinh hot hp l
H thng gio dc ca Canada c chnh ph ti tr, cho
nn quc gia ny u t vogiodc nhiu hn mc trung
bnh, so vi cc nc thuc T Chc Hp Tc V Pht Trin
Kinh T, ng th nh trong khi G8. iu ny cho php cc
trng hc ti Canada a ra mc hc ph hp l hn so vi
c, M hoc Anh. Hc ph cho mt chng trnh i hc
nmtrong khong t $3,994 (University of Winnipeg) n
$18,720 University of British Columbia).
Ti Sao Canada L La Chn
Hng u Cho Sinh Vin Quc T
L Lng l ngi sng lp trung tmGOALS (Global Organization of Academic Liaison and Student),
mt t chc h tr chuyn nghip v gimh v hi nhp cho sinh vin quc t. Trc khi quyt nh
thnh lp cng ty GOALS, L c hn 12 nmhot ng trong lnh vc h tr v o to quc t cho
du hc sinh v pht trin th trng gio dc quc t cho mt trng t thc. GOALS qun l mi lin
lc gia hc sinh, ph huynh, nh trng v cc gia nh cho du hc sinh lu tr ti a phng hoc
iu phi vin c tr, ng thi GOALS gi vai tr l u mi lin h gia cc bn, cung cp nhng tr
gip cn thit cho s thnh cng ca hc sinh trong thi gian du hc. www.goalsservices.com
Khi quyt nh i du hc, sinh vin nc ngoi
phi cn nhc rt nhiu yu t trc khi la chn
im n cui cng. Mt trong s l: ngn ng
ging dy, vn ha, mc an ton, h thng
gio dc, kh nng ti chnh, nhng c hi sau
khi tt nghip, chnh sch nhp c, v vic c h
hng, bn b quc gia hay khng.
4. Mi trng an ton
Sng trong mt mi trng an ton l yu t quan trng gip bo
mvic hc tp t kt qu tt. Canada to to c s an tmny
cho cc sinh vin nc ngoi. Nhn chung, Canada c t l ti phm
thp, c lut l nghim ngt v v kh v chng khng b. y l
quc gia n nh v chnh tr, c tin trnh dn ch ha bnh v t b
thin tai. Theo Bo Co Ch S Ha Bnh Ton Cu nm2013, mt
ch s nh gi v tnh trng ha bnh ca mt quc gia, Canada
ng th 11 trong tng s 162 nc.
a Vn Ha, ku gi ngi dn Canada chp nhn s a dng
v vn ha v thamgia vo i sng x hi mt cch ht lng v
bnh ng.
7. C hi phong ph
Canada l quc gia i u trong i mi v chnh ph, cc ngnh
cng nghip, h thng trng o to sau trung hc u h tr
v phn phi ngun lc u t cho nghin cu chuyn su vo
cc ngnh vin thng, y t, nng nghip, cng ngh my tnh v
khoa hc mi trng. Hin c rt nhiu c hi trong lnh vc
nghin cu bi y l mt trong nhng b phn ch cht ca
cc trng o to hu trung hc. Sinh vin nc ngoi c th
t trang b cho mnh kin thc quan
trng to c li th cnh tranh
trn thng trng quc t. Hu ht
cc trng u c chng trnh hc
kt hp vi o to ngh nghip, cho
php sinh vin tch ly c nhiu
kinh nghim ngh nghip thc t ti
Canada trong thi gian hc tp.
8. Nn kinh t Canada vng mnh
Nm2013, Canada ng v tr th nh trong bng xp hng ca
Bloomberg v Nhng Quc Gia Hp Dn Nht Cho Vic Kinh
Doanh. Nn kinh t ca Canada tip tc tng trng n nh v
dn u trong nhm cc nc G7 t nm 2003 n nm 2012.
C rt nhiu yu t to nn nn kinh t vng mnh hin nay nh
ngun lc nhn cng trnh cao, h thng ti chnh c kim
sot hu hiu, ngun ti nguyn thin nhin di do, s u t
vo c s h tng, thu doanh nghip thp, v ch s n chnh ph
ca mi u ngi thp. Mt nn kinh t mnh l tiu ch quan
trng cho sinh vin tt nghip mun tmkimvic lm.
9. Kh nng nhp c
Sau khi tt nghip mt chng trnh o to hu trung hc, sinh
vin nc ngoi c th xin c tr di hn thng qua chng trnh
Canadian Experience Class. Du hc sinh s cn p ng mt s
quy nh ca B Quc Tch v Di Tr Canada. Nn thamkho t
vn ca chuyn gia trc khi np n.
10. Vn ha v phong cnh Canada
Nm2012, y Ban Du Lch Canada thng k c ti hn 16
triu khch du lch li qua mti Canada. Canada vn l im
n hp dn du khch vi nhng thnh ph a sc tc y cht
lch s, vi mi trng hoang d k v c bo tn k lng,
vi nhng sinh hot ngh thut sng ng ca nhiu vin bo
tng v phng trng by ngh thut ni ting, vi nhng im
du lch, nhng ni thm him hp dn, v nn vn ha phong
ph. Vi bn ma r rt, t ai rng ln, sinh vin c c hi tri
nghimrt nhiu hot ng nh trt tuyt, i b, leo ni, mua
sm, mthc, ngmc voi. Cc imvui chi hu nh v tn!
Mc d cn c nhiu l do khc khin sinh vin nc ngoi la
chn Canada lm ni du hc, bi vit ny nu bt mi yu t
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here are a few things you should
initially look out for when figuring
out whether music is a good fit.
Firstly, what should you expect
when you sign up for music lessons,
and how to know if your child and
you are ready for lessons. Finally, what to look for in
a music school once you determine music lessons are
a good fit.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN MUSIC LESSONS
Beginner music lessons are typically half an hour
in length and happen once per week.
Tuition can vary from school to school. Typical
beginner lessons cost around $60 per hour.
Intermediate and advanced level lessons are
longer in length and cost more.
Along with the cost of tuition, other fees may
include a purchase or rental of the instrument as
well as books, includingadictation book (what the
teacher will write down for weekly homework).
The Right Choice for Your Child?
LORNA KEARNES
DIRECTOR OF HARMONY MUSIC SCHOOL, CALGARY
One of the first things a parent
should do in order to determine
whether music lessons are a good
fit for their child is to ask your
child whether they are interested
in learning music! Most parents,
however, feel their child may be
over-enthusiastic about numerous
extra-curricular activities and
they worry their child may not
be ready, or that putting them
into lessons too early might deter
them from fully enjoying their first
musical endeavour.
Music Lessons
Regular and consistent practice at home should
be encouraged in order for the student to get the
most benefit out of their weekly lessons.
Music is a language as much the same as teaching
your child to read, so parents should be involved
in the learning process and assist small children;
however, parents do not need to have any
knowledge of music in order to assist their child.
Parents should be prepared to speak to their
childs teacher after each weekly lesson, in order
to find out what to expect and what to listen for in
the upcoming weekly practice sessions at home.
Part of learning a musical instrument is to prepare
students for sharing their experience with an
audience each lesson should be gearing the
child towards an upcoming performance.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A MUSIC SCHOOL
One that encourages regular and consistent
practice. Are there any incentive programs the
school offers for students who practice regularly?
Flexible schedule. Are they flexible with their
schedule? Do you need to commit for the entire
school year or can you opt out if your child is not
yet ready?
Does the school have a variety of different options
available for what type of instruments they teach?
Does the school offer a variety of music genres to
choose from?
Does the school have options available for
supplemental classes such as violin ensembles
for violin students, group guitar lessons, or a
childrens choir?
Does the school offer scheduling options for more
than one child at the same time?
Does the school provide an introduction to music
lessons? For example, Preschool and Toddler
Music Programs can provide benefit to very
young children who are not yet ready to tackle
weekly lessons and practice regimes. These
programs offer an introduction to music in a
fun and interactive way through stories, games
and song, and provide many benefits such as
problem-solving skills.
Does the school provide regular recitals and
performance opportunities for all students?
What is the schools track record (i.e., what does
the community say about themand how do their
current students perform in exams and music
festivals?)?
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he first line of Violet Kupersmiths first collection
of stories titled Frangipani Hotel opens with
Here, con, I cut up some dudu (papaya) just
for you. It will hook the 2 year-old inside you,
then you will succumb to a fit of giggles (or at
the very least put a smile upon your face) and connect with
you, because being a Vietnamese-Canadian you appreciate
the wordplay. Reading on, her compilation of short stories
will seduce you into oblivion as you unravel the deliciously
haunting ghost stories that are overshadowed by elements of
bravery, endurance and overcoming war.
Violet Kupersmith is 24 and already a published author. Freshly
graduated fromcollege, she credits luck and great mentors to
her success. Recently, her collection of short stories debuted
in stores across the country (including on the itunes ibook
store) and already the reviews fromcritics are favourable. The
Chicago Tribune writes, They're (the short stories) ruminative
and otherworldly, fresh and original.
Her first publication is a collection of ghost stories passed on
to her from her grandmother (b ngoi) and from strangers
shes met while living in Vietnam. The ghost stories are
cleverly woven with an air of humour, which as she explains,
produces a juxtaposition making the stories even more scary
and effective. Everyone in Vietnam has a ghost story, says
Kupersmith.
In an interview with VietSun, Kupersmith shares how she came
to write about ghost stories, tips on how to pursue a career in
writing, and how her experience living in Vietnam has fueled
her creativity, giving her the ingredients she needs to start her
first novel.
Violet Kupersmith was born in rural Pennsylvania in
1989 and grew up outside of Philadelphia. Her
father is American and her mother is Vietnamese.
After graduating from Mount Holyoke College,
she received a year long Fulbright Fellowship to
teach and research in the Mekong Delta. She has
published a short story collection called Frangipani
Hotel. She is currently at work on her first novel.
MERRY DANG
VietSun (VS): In the beginning, it seems as though you
wanted to write about your grandmothers journey to
America, how did it veer towards a compilation of ghost
stories?
Violet Kupersmith (VK): Writing about my familys journey to
America seemedunnatural to me. It wasnt my story to tell. Lots
of writers try to unpack that part of history. The weird ghostly
element made it feel like a real war story to me, ironically. War
manifests the biggest ghost story of all. Its a character in the
shadow of every piece of the collection.
VS: How do you fuel your motivation in the writing process
and get your creative juices flowing?
VK: Travelling around Asia consistently stimulated my brain.
That, and having weird misadventures. Also, constant reading
helped.
VS: During your first trip to Vietnam, didyouexperience any
cultural shock?
VK: One of my huge moments of culture shock was discovering
that the Vietnamese never filter their remarks about other
people's physical appearance. They have no qualms about
telling someone to their face, "Oh! You've gained weight!" or
"Your skin is so dark!" or other things that would be pretty
offensive to say to someone in North America. It took a while,
but eventually I just developed a thick skin and got used to the
fact that these kinds of comments weren't meant to be hurtful,
they were just acceptable under this different social code.
VS: Can you explain the process in which you took to get
published?
VK: In college, I submitted my thesis to my thesis advisor who
forwarded it to her agent in New York, thinking that she would
write back with edits and words of advice. Instead she read the
short stories and set up a meeting with me to tell me that she
had went ahead and forwarded my short story to Spiegel &
Grau, a division of RandomHouse. She informed me that they
would be a great fit to distribute my stories. In other words, she
acted as a match-maker.
VS: What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
VK: Foster your relationship with your professors and network.
Rejection is hard, but keep going and write because you
love writing itself. Preserve your family stories and your own
family legends because its what we have to remember our
motherland by.
VS: Last question, you credit your grandmother for quite
a few of the stories. Youve said that she was unable to
read the book because its in English. Seeing as VietSun is
a cultural Vietnamese publication and she may have the
chance to read this article, what would you say to her?
VK: To my Grandmother, I would say thank you. Even if we
couldnt understand each other fully, I was always listening.
FEATURED INTERVIEW
Author Violet Kupersmith
Daughter
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Violet Kupersmith sinh nm 1989 ti vng
nng thn Pennsylvania v trng thnh
ngoi Philadelphia. Cha c l ngi
M, m l ngi Vit Nam. Sau khi tt
nghip i hc Mount Holyoke, c nhn
c hc bng Fulbright mt nm
ging dy v nghin cu vng ng
bng sng Cu Long. C va xut bn tp
truyn ngn c tn Frangipani Hotel. Hin
c ang vit cun tiu thuyt u tay.
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rong dng u tin trong tp truyn ngn u tay Frangipani
Hotel, Violet Kupersmith vit Con i, M ct dudu (u )
cho con n n. Cu ny s lp tc thu ht a tr ln 2 trong
bn, ri bn s bt ci khc khch (hay t nht cng n mt
n ci trn mi) v cm nhn c ngay bi l mt ngi
Canada gc Vit, bn s thy thch th vi cch chi ch ny. c tip tp
truyn ngn ca c, nhng cu chuyn s quyn d bn vo trong cnh gii
khng r h thc, trong lc bn truy tmmanh mi qua nhng mu chuyn
ma lm ni bt cc yu t dng cm, sc chu ng, v tinh thn vt qua
chin tranh.
D mi 24 tui nhng Violet Kupersmith l tc gi c sch xut bn. Va
mi tt nghip i hc, c nhn nhn s thnh cng mnh c c l do may
mn v nh c nhng ngi u gii giang. Gn y, tp truyn ngn ca
c c ra mt ti cc hiu sch trn ton quc (trong c ca hng sch
in t itunes) v nhn c nhiu li khen ngi t pha cc nh ph bnh.
T Chicago Tribune nhn xt, l nhng truyn ngn rt ng suy ngm,
dng nh thuc v mt th gii khc, chng mi m v c o.
Cun sch u tay ca c tp hp nhiu mu chuyn ma m c nghe b ngoi
v nhng ngi l k trong thi gian c sng Vit Nam. Nhng cu chuyn
ma c thu dt mt cch kho lo, lng trong khng kh vn phong hi
hc. Vic kt hp ny, theo gii thch ca c, to nn s sp xp k cn,
khin cho cu chuyn tr nn ng s v c hiu qu hn. Vit Nam, ai
cng c mt cu chuyn ma k, Kupersmith cho hay.
Trong bi phng vn vi VietSun, Kupersmith chia s l do khin c vit
truyn ma, b quyt theo ngh vit lch, v bng cch no nhng tri
nghim khi cn Vit Nam khi ngun sng to, mang n nhng cht
liu m c cn, vit cun tiu thuyt u tay.
VietSun (VS): Ban u, c v nh c mun vit v chuyn hnh trnh sang
M ca b ngoi, nhng iu g khin c r hng sang vit truyn ma?
Violet Kupersmith (VK): Vit v chuyn di dn ca gia nh c v khng
c t nhin lm v khng phi l cu chuyn ca ring ti m k.
Rt nhiu nh vn c gng h l mt phn ca giai on lch s ny. Th
nhng, yu t ma qui rng rn li to cho ti ci cm gic ging nh mt
cu chuyn chin tranh c thc. Chin tranh chnh l cu chuyn ma ln
nht. N nh mt nhn vt v hnh trong mi chuyn xuyn sut tuyn tp
truyn ngn.
MERRY DANG
Ngi Con Gi Vit
Tc Gi
Violet Kupersmith
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v qu m.
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chuyn trong tuyn tp, nhng b li khng th c c v
sch c vit bng ting Anh. VietSun l tp ch vn ha
ting Vit v b ngoi ca c c th c c hi c c bi
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vn lun lun lng nghe nhng g b ni.
K
hoa n Canada nm 1982 v phi vt ln vi
cuc sng c c mt tng lai nh nhiu
ngi Vit t nn khc. Anh lm 3 job trong lc
i hc v ly c bng khoa hc vi tnh. Sau
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hoa arrived in Canada in 1982 and struggled to build a
futurelikemanyVietnameseimmigrants. Goingto school
while working 3 jobs at the same time, he successfully
completed his computer degree. After settling down
with a lovely wife Phuong and two beautiful children, he resumes the
passion he had in Vietnam and volunteers as a choir conductor for
Phaolo Choir and as a Musical Director for St. Gabriel Band, where he
currently teaches free piano lessons to children every week.
Six years ago, Khoa along with Kelly Le & Thuy Le, formed
HelpKidsToSchool Foundation - a non-profit charity that helps provide
food, clothing, shelter and education to poor children and child
victims of sex slavery. HelpKidsToSchool Foundation welcomes kids,
youth, adults and elderly of all races that wish to participate in charity
work.
Khoa dedicates all his free time to teaching, composing music
arrangements for his students, organizing fundraisers and
volunteering at community events. Akind, warm, loving and unselfish
man, Khoa is well loved and respected by everyone around him. He is
truly a man that gives his all to his people, community and country.
Chuyn Vin Thit K Ho/Ngh Nhn Lm Bnh
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ome may argue that talent is a product of nurture, but Julies
eye for aesthetics was apparent from the very beginning.
Jewelry-making, knitting and crafting were always her
hobbies starting from childhood. They served as perfect
outlets for her budding interest in design, coupled with a unique
penchant for perfectionismanddetail. Regardless of their initial doubts
and worries, Julies parents quickly realized her talent wasnt just a
hobby; it was a possible career path. Fuelled by an ambition beyond
her years, she had her first design job at only 14 years old.
Fast forward ten years and Julies decorated her virtual shelf with eight
industry awards, most notably being one of Design Edges Top 10 Young
Designers to Watch Under 35, in 2012. Her signature flourish has adorned
the digital, print, and interactive ventures of multiple Fortune 100 brands.
As a baking enthusiast, her versatility now applies to even edible forms
of art. In her spare time, she perfects recipes. Texture, colour, and taste
are at her disposal since typeface, shape, and composition are in her
design career. To see more of Julies work, visit www.juliedo.com.
TAN KHOA
NGUYEN
Condutor/Pianist/Philanthropist
Nhc Trng/Ngh S Dng Cm/Nh Ho Tm
Su nmtrc, anh cngKelly L & Thy L,
thnh lp HelpsKidsToSchool Foundation
(Hi Gip B n Trng) - mt t chc
v v li chuyn gip tr em ngho v tr
emtng l nn nhn ca bun bn mi dm
c c cm no, o m, ch nng thn v
c cp sch n trng. Hi Gip B n
Trng mong n nhn thin nguyn vin
mi la tui v mu da, nhng ai mong
mun gp phn vo cng tc t thin.
Khoa dnh trn thi gian rnh ri dy
nhc, son nhc cho m hc sinh, t chc
cc bui gy qu t thin, v tham gia cc
sinh hot cng ng. L mt ngi nng
hu, v tha v nhn i, Khoa rt c mi
ngi chung quanh yu mn v knh n.
Anh tht s l mt ngi hy sinh tt c cho
nhn loi, cng ng v qu hng.
INSPIRING PROFILES
I
startedwritingfor VietSun this time two years ago. As I reflect on
the time that has passed, it amazes me how much can and have
changed in two years. As this issue goes to press, our closest
friends and families are flying to Paris where I will be getting
ready to ln xe bng. I am excited to start this next chapter in my
life. And it is with this benchmark that I have decided to write my last
column. I hope that you have enjoyed reading this column as much
as I have enjoyed writing it for you. Through VietSun, I have been able
to share with you the things that I love, explore your favorite celebs
beauty products and other topics of interest. I take this opportunity
to thank VietSun for allowing me this space over the past two years.
And to you, our readers, for your continued support and love. Some
have said that we live in a world where peoples worths are measured
by whether they are successful. I think we have all felt pressured in our lives at one
point or another to achieve this success. So I leave you today with one of my favorite
definitions of success. It resonated with me fromwhen I first read it and you may notice
that the topics I have written about in this column have woven tightly around this
metric for success. Again, I sincerely thank you for your love and support, whether it be
through VietSun, Asia Entertainment, Inc. or Saigon BroadcastingTelevision Network. I
hope that our audience will continue to support us so that the Vietnamese culture can
continue to thriveni x ngi.
With Love, Light + Sincere gratitude,
I
saw this on houzz.com a while back and have been wanting to
do aphoto wall for my humble abode. However, when I realized
that we would be moving (again!), I thought I would save this DIY
project for my new forever home.! One thing I love about this wall is
that the frames are not matching which means you can recycle the
frames you currently have. If you do not have enough frames, drop
by a flea market or your local secondhand store to pick up cheap
frames. You can also buy them new if you feel more comfortable - a
good place for cheap frames in bulk is Ikea. The beauty of this simple
DIY project is that you need absolutely no skills! As long as you can
hammer a nail to a wall, you are set! As you can see in the photo, the
frames are not aligned and in fact, their random placement is what
adds to the walls beauty. Another thing I love about this photo wall
is that it brings instant warmth and love to a home. I have had the
privilege of visiting some very expensive houses. I once visited the
home of the owner of a famous supermarket chain. When we visited
his 22-bedroom, 23-bathroom mansion, he was still not finished
building the house and it had already costed him$33 million dollars!
However, regardless of how expensive a house is, I truly believe that
warmth and love trump cold, bold and expensive. Dont get me wrong
- there is nothing wrong with a big, beautiful and expensive house. I
just think it is even better when the home is big, beautiful, expensive,
warmand filled with love.
To laugh often and love much;
To win the respect of intelligent people
and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics
and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty,
To find the best in others,
To leave the world a bit better
whether by a healthy child,
a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier because
you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.
(Often attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson)
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hy Dng c dp nhn thy bc tng nh ny
trn trang houzz.com cch y khng lu, v
mun thit k ngay cho ngi nh khim tn ca
mnh. Tuy nhin, Thy Dng cht nh ra mnh
s phi chuyn n mt ni mi, Thy Dng ngh thi
th mnh s dnh tng ny v thit k cho t m mi
vnh cu ca mnh.
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cc khung nh khng cn phi ng iu vi nhau. Ngha l
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khng c khung, hy gh cc khu ch tri hay ca hng
c ni bn sng tmmua nhng chic khung nh vi
gi r. Bn cng c th mua mi nu thy thch ca hng
C
ch y ng hai nm, Thy Dng bt u cng tc vi VietSun.
Nhn li qung thi gian tri qua, Thy Dng hnh phc bit bao
khi thy mnh thay i nhiu th no trong sut hai nmva qua ny.
Khi n phm ny n tay bn c, gia nh v nhng ngi bn thn
nht ca Thy Dng bay n Paris, ni Thy Dng sn sng cho ngy
ln xe bng ca mnh. Thy Dng rt ho hc bc vo mt chng mi ca
cuc i. V vi ct mc trng i trong i ny, y cng s l bi vit cui cng
m Thy Dng dnh cho cc bn. Mong rng cc bn yu thch chuyn mc
ny, nh Thy Dng rt yu thch vic c vit cho cc bn mi thng, v
thng qua VietSun, Thy Dng c th chia s vi cc bn nhng iu m Thy
Dng yu thch, khm ph nhng sn phm lm p ca ngh s m cc bn
yu thch, cng nhiu ch hp dn khc. Nhn c hi ny, Thy Dng mun
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thng trong sut hai nmqua. V Thy Dng cng mun tri n tt c bn c,
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sng trong mt th gii, ni m gi tr con ngi c nh gi bi vic ngi
c thnh cng hay khng. Theo Thy Dng, tt c chng ta u cm thy
p lc, thi im ny hay thi im khc, t c ci gi l thnh cng
trong cuc sng. Do , trong mc ny, Thy Dng mun li cho cc bn
mt trong nhng nh ngha v thnh cng m Thy Dng yu thch nht. nh
ngha ny gy n tng mnh cho Thy Dng ngay t ln u tin c n.
Chc cc bn cng , nhiu ch m Thy Dng vit trong chuyn mc
u c s lin h cht ch xung quanh mc nh gi s thnh cng.
Mt ln na, Thy Dng chn thnh cmn s ng h v yu thng ca cc
bn, d thng qua VietSun, trung tm gii tr Asia, hay h thng truyn hnh
SBTN. Hy vng rng bn c s vn tip tc ng h chng ti vn ha Vit c
th tip tc bay cao v bay xa ni x ngi.
L ci vui v yu thng tht nhiu;
L nhn c s tn trng ca nhng ngi
thng thi
v nimyu mn t tr th;
L bit n nhng gp chn tnh v tht lng,
l vt qua s phn bi ca nhng ngi bn xu;
L bit n ci p,
L nhn thy nhng g tt p nht t nhng
ngi xung quanh,
L lmcho th gii tr nn tt p hn
qua mt a tr khe mnh,
qua mnh vn xinh xn hay qua s ng gp x
hi nh mt cch chuc li;
L bit c mnh lmcho cuc sng ai d
chu hn vi s hin din ca mnh.
y l thnh cng.
(Ralph Waldo Emerson thng c ghi nhn l tc
gi ca bi th trn)
D n T Lm
Gc Treo nh
n Tng
DIY
Picture Perfect
Yu thng, Ta Sng + Chn thnh,
Thnh Cng
Success Is
Ikea l mt ni tt tmmua khung nh vi gi r.
V p ca d n DIY n gin ny nm ch n hon ton
khng i hi k nng no c! Bn ch cn bit ng inh
ln tng, th thi! Nhn vo bc nh bn c th thy, cc
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n thmta lu i 22 phng ng v 23 phng tmny, lc
vn cha phi l ngi nh hon thin, d hao tn ch
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trng n u th Thy Dng vn tin rng cm gic yu
thng v s mp vn lun hn cmgic lnh lo, to bo
v tn km. ng hiu nhm Thy Dng, Thy Dng
khng c ni rng mt ngi nh rng ln, xinh p v sang
trng l mt iu khng nn, nhng nu ngi nh y va
rng ln, xinh xn, sang trng, m p v va ngp trn tnh
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Dr. Hong l thnh vin danh d ca: The American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery The Canadian Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Canadian Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Society The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery
Dr. Hong c chng nhn bi: The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada The American Board of Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery
Gim c ca Cosmetic Surgery Centre Cu ch tch ca Ontario Society of Plastic Surgery Cu Gim c ca Plastic Surgery Rouge Valley Health System
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Vietnamese Association Toronto Office
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STATELESS
A DOCUMENTARY by DUC NGUYEN
Cu chuyn v nhng ngi t nn cn st l i Phi l i ppi nes
HOW TO GET IT
Distinctive Details
Highlight the area to designate distinction. This was
accomplished with the bold metallic stripes. Some
alternatives are a patterned wallpaper, a different
wall colour or an area rug with unique pattern and
texture.
Comfy Is Key
The chair and ottoman are beckoning you with
their robust curves and soft edges, accented with a
pillow and lush throw for emphasis.
Fusion
Pick an element and use it throughout to connect
the space. A metallic silver theme is used on the
frames, lamp, wall pattern and cushion.
An Element Of Intrigue
Introduce an item that evokes conversation and
initiates an impression. The acrylic side table is
unique with its curves and transparency.
Make It Pop
Ablast of colour is an easy way to make that happen.
This season's hottest orange hue is introduced
through the flowers and the books hue.
CCH THIT K
Tiu Tit c Trng
Hy lmni bt khng gian to nt c o qua nhng thit
k sc vn pha nh bc mnt. Nhng tiu tit to imnhn
c th c th hin qua mu giy dn tng, mu sn khc l,
hoc mt tmthmvi kiu mu v loi vi bt mt.
t S Thoi Mi Ln Hng u
Vng cong c tnh v gc cnh trang nh ca chic gh bnh v
gh gc chn nh ang mi gi ta ngi xung th gin. Kt hp
thmchic gi v tmchn mi to imnhn.
Nt Ha Quyn
Hy chn mt ch v dng n xuyn sut khng gian to
s ng nht. Gian phng trong nh t mch nh bc qua
cc khung treo nh, n, kiu mu giy dn tng v gi m.
Cht T Thu Ht
Hy chn mt mn ni tht tht n tng, khin mi ngi s
phi trm tr nh chic bn bng nha trong sut vi nhng
ng cong y c tnh.
Mu Sc Ni Bt
Chn tng mu ni bt s gip thi lung gi mi vo khng
gian. Bnh hoa v cun sch mang mu cam y cun ht vo
gc phng.
Reading
Nook
The
LEAH THURSTON
Interior Designer of DiSCOVER DESiGN,
www.discoverdesign.biz
Photo by David Bagosy
Design by Laura Stein Interiors
c Sch
When creating a Feature Area, do it
with style and finesse. It is a designated
area that serves a purpose, so attention
to detail is imperative. The Reading
Nook is an asset to any space - a
Library, Great Room, or Bedroom is an
ideal candidate.
Hy chn nt tinh t v trang nh khi thit k
gc phng ring. y l khng gian c tn
dng cho mt mc ch c th nn tiu tit l yu
t ti quan trng. Gc c sch rt thch hp
c trong cc gian phng nh th vin, phng
sinh hot, hoc phng ng.
LEAH THURSTON
Chuyn vin trang tr ni tht ca DiSCOVER DESiGN,
www.discoverdesign.biz
Gc
LIVING
INGREDIENTS
Dough:
5 lbs of self rising flour
5 cups milk
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 tbsp. olive oil
Filling:
4 lbs ground pork, lean turkey is preferred
1 onion, finely diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup dried black fungus (soaked in warm
water and drained)
2 tsp. garlic salt
2 tsp. sugar
3 tbsp. oyster sauce
2 tsp. pepper
20 hard boiled quail eggs
DIRECTIONS
Mix milk and sugar together. Save 1 cup of
flour to be used for dusting later. Put flour
into a large bowl. Slowly add milk, sugar and
oil. The mixture will become very sticky. After
mixing, place a towel on the dough and let it
rest for at least 45 minutes.
Mix all the ingredients for the meat together,
except the eggs. Peel and leave the eggs aside.
When the dough is ready, dust your table with
flour, knead for maybe 5 minutes, then shape
into 2 long logs. Cut each log into 10 pieces.
Roll each piece into a round shape. You want to
make the center a little thicker than the outer
edges. Place about a 1/4 cup of meat mixture
and 1 quail egg in the middle. Bring up the
sides and pinch the dough to seal at the top.
Steam for 20 minutes on medium heat. These
buns will fluff up so you should leave about an
inch of space between them. If you want the
buns to look white, put a little bit of vinegar in
the steamer water. Good luck and bon appetit!
STEAMED
PORK BUNS
These wonderful pork buns are very tasty, versatile,
and super easy to make. I grew up eating these
hearty buns in Saigon. Either as a late night snack
from a vendor on the street, or a healthy breakfast
to go in the morning, they were a part of my lovely
childhood.
THANH LOAN
THNH PHN
Bt:
5 pounds bt ni 5 cp sa ti 2 chn ri ng 3 mung canh du liu
Nhn:
4 pounds tht heo xay (nhng ti chn g ty bi nhiu tht nc hn) 1 c hnh ty
thi ht lu 3 tp ti bmnh 1/2 cp nmmo (ngmtrong nc mri ro)
2 mung c ph mui ti 2 mung c ph ng 3 mung canh du ho 2 mung
c ph tiu 20 trng ct luc
CCH LM
Trn sa ti v ng vi nhau. Cha 1 cup bt ra (s dng cho o bt giai on
sau). Cho bt vo t cng hn hp ng, sa. T t thmsa v ng ln du n
vo. Hn hp bt s tr thnh rt dnh. Sau khi trn bt xong, t mt chic khn ln
trn v kn, t nht l 45 pht.
Trn tt c cc phn tht, hnh ti, gia v li vi nhau, tr nhng qu trng ct. Lt v
trng v chng sang mt bn. Khi bt sn sng, ri ln mt bn vi lp bt o
khi dnh khi nhi bt. Nhi bt khong 5 pht, sau ct ra thnh 2 ng bt di. Ct
mi ng thnh 10 cc bt trn nh. Ln cho thnh hnh trn, vi phn chnh gia dy
v phn ngoi vnh tht mng. t khong 1/4 cp hn hp tht v 1 qu trng gia
ming bt. Qun bt xung quanh v n li phn trn cho tht k.
B bnh vo xng hp khong 20 pht di la va. Bnh bao khi hp s n to ra nn
cc bn nh cha khong trng 1 inch gia chng. Nu mun bnh bao c trng
th cho cht dmvo nc khi hp bnh. Chc cc bn thnh cng v n ngon ming!
Bnh bao nng, thm lng l mt mn n a dng, d
lm. Ti ln ln vi nhng chic bnh bao Si Gn. D
l mt mn n m mua ven ng, hay mn im tm
lnh mnh n nhanh vo bui sng, nhng chic bnh
bao l mt phn ca tui th ti p ca ti.
THANH LOAN
Bnh Bao Nhn Tht
FOOD
Viet Cuisine
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T
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M
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h
INGREDIENTS
For the spice paste 4 dried chillies 4 green cardamompods
1 stick cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric 4 cloves 1/2
tsp. anise
Toast the above ingredients over gentle heat, cool, and grind
to fine powder.
4 chicken breasts 1 tsp. freshly grated ginger 1 tsp. freshly
grated garlic 1/4 cup oil 1/2 cup ketchup
2 tbs. brown sugar 1 tbs. salt Onion marmalade Mayonnaise
Avocado Lettuce Sourdough bread
Sourdough Sandwich
DIRECTION
Marinate the chicken with spice paste for at least 24 hours.
Heat oil in small pot, fry ginger, garlic to release flavours and
aromas. Empty mixture into a bowl, let cool, then add the
chickens and the remaining spice ingredients.
Bake in preheated 375F oven for 30-45 minutes or until juices
run clear.
Slather both sides of the freshly sliced sourdough with
mayonnaise, add some onion marmalade, slices of chicken
breast, a few slices of creamy avocado, and fresh crisp lettuce.
Indian Chicken
K
hng nhng ni ny c nhiu loi tr nguyn l
& dng c ung tr, ni y cn c nhiu loi
bnh m c trng (nh mn bnh m G n
c gii thiu trong mc ny) v bnh ngt
trng tuyt p n ni khng n cn vo ming bnh. Red
Tea Box cn c mt mnh sn vn yn tnh rt d thng,
nmpha sau nhng con ng nhn nhp ca Toronto. y
l ni thch hp thng thc tic tr vi nhm bn gi
hoc ngi yu trong nhng ngy h oi .
THNH PHN
Bt p g
4 tri t kh
4 qu bch u khu
1 cy qu
mung c ph bt ngh
4 n inh hng
mung c ph i hi
Nng tt c thnh phn trn la va, ngui, ri nghin
thnh bt.
4 ming c g
1 mung c ph gng xay
1 mung c ph ti xay
cp du n
cp ketchup
2 mung canh ng
1 mung canh mui
Mayonnaise
Mt hnh
Tri b
X lch
Bnh m bt chua
CCH LM
p c g vi bt, thmt nht 24 ting.
Cho du n vo mt ci cho nh, phi gng v ti cho thm.
tt c vo mt ci t v ngui, ri cho c g v tt c
cc gia v cn li.
Nng khong 30-45 pht trong l di nhit 375F hoc
cho ti khi g khng cn chy nc.
Trt mayonnaise ln hai mt bnh m bt chua, cho thm
mt hnh, vi lt g nng, vi lt tri b, v x lch ti dn.
Bt Chua G n
Bnh M
RED TEA BOX
696 QUEEN STREET WEST,
TORONTO - 416.203.8882
FOOD
International Cuisine
Not only does this place have a vast selection of fine loose-leaf teas &
accessories, to-die-for sandwiches (including the famous Indian Chicken as
featured here) and cakes so pretty that its heartbreaking to take even the tiniest
bite, Red Tea Box also has the most charming, quiet outdoor garden patio that
nests behind one of Torontos busy main streets. A perfect place to enjoy tea
bentos with your girl friends or lover on a sultry summer afternoon.
To Vietnamese living abroad, Rio, Brazil,
can be utterly intimate with its sun-drenched
climate, tropical fruits, coconut tree-lined
seashores and boiled corn street vendors. You
feel like you have landed on an upgraded
version of a cleaner, more developed Western
coastal landscape of central Viet Nam, where
people have croissants and fruit juices instead
of sticky rice and iced coffee with condensed
milk for breakfast.
ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LU DIU VN
Homage
To Homeland Rio
VNS RECOMMENDED
RIO ACTIVITIES
1
Spend an entire day at Copacabana Beach with a favourite book
or tunes. Dont forget to check out the beach vendors selling
popular items such as beachwear, sunglasses, hats, grilled
shrimp, beef & sausage skewers, fresh whole coconuts... Better
yet, splurge on a beach massage while falling asleep to the
sound of the waves. In the evening, devote some quiet time with
your loved one at Forte de Copacabana, located at the end of
Copacabana Beach, for a beautiful view of the sea and city.
Avenida Atlantica
Enjoy a vanilla & tropical fruit ice cream(or an Antarctica
beer) under the shade of the green canopied caf on
top of Corcovado Mountain, where Christ the Redeemer
stands proud.
Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Alto da Boa Vista
E
ven as you read the green and yellow welcome sign in
Brazilian-Portuguese, Bem vindo ao Rio, your brain insists
you are back on your S-shaped motherland, but then you hear
yourself humming the tune from The Girl From Ipanema, and
you ultimately succumb to the reality that you are in the City of God. You
are here to practice the heavenly art of relaxation, for it was here in Rio
where God rested after creating the world in six days.
There are very few places in the world where you can sun lounge on a
pristine beach, while admiring a magnificent view of the mountain range
on one side andrevellingin lively restaurants andsamba bars on the other.
This singlehandedly positions Rio on the top list of must-visit-before-you-
die vacation spots. In addition, for many centuries, the Brazilians have
delightfully infected the world with their ingenious pleasures, among
them are churrasco (barbecue), bare bikini waxing, sexy models, Samba
and elaborate carnivals. The name Brazil is synonymous with terms like
exotic, hedonistic, beautiful, paradisiac, and sometimes, violent. Being a
Vietnamese in diaspora, the name evokes another termfor me, homeland-
sickness, and I have quickly decided that Brazil shall be my final retirement
destination.
TRAVEL
2
3
Immerse in Rios artistic air by visiting Escadaria
Selarn, a creation of 250 steps, measuring 125 metres
long, covered with 2000 tiles collected from over 60
countries. This world famous attraction is the work of
Chilean-born artist Jorge Selarn. Commission a local
artist to paint your own memento tile for R$20.
Rua Joaquim Silva Selaron, Lapa
Stroll through the lively streets of Praa XV square in the
evening. This area is surrounded by historical churches & federal
buildings, street vendors, and great cafs & restaurants. Enjoy a
course of feijoada a meat & black bean stew, complete with
sides a Brazilian traditional Sunday dinner. While roaming the
cobblestone streets at night, try all three sweet flavours of the
famous churros Brazilian choux for dessert.
Praa Quinze de Novembro, 21 Centro
Cool down during a hot summer afternoon among slender
palmtrees, giant water lilies, and exotic orchids at the Botanical
Garden. Have a late lunch snack that includes cheese crpes and
iced cappuccino in the garden patio.
Rua Jardim Botnico, 1008 - Jardim Botnico
5
6
4
Take the cable car upSugarloaf Mountain in the early evening
to catch the lingering sunset painting a golden layer over the
blue waters of Guanabara Bay.
Avenida Pasteur, 520 - Urca
TRAVEL
RIO
Hng V Qu Hng
BI & NH: LU DIU VN
i vi ngi Vit xa x th thnh

ph Rio, Brazil, c kh nng
khi gi mt cm gic rt thn
thng, qua khng kh trn
ngp nng nng, v vn loi tri cy nhit
i, nhng hng da chy di ven b bin,
v nhng chic xe bn bp luc ven ng.
Bn s cm thy mnh va p xung mt
vng bin min Trung Vit Nam sch s v
pht trin hn, ni mi ngi imtmvi
bnh cng cua v nc tri cy, thay v n xi
v ung c ph sa .
Ngay c khi bn c tmbin chomng vi
hai mu xanh, vng bng ting B o Nha-
Ba Ty, Bemvindo ao Rio, u c bn vn
khng khng bn ang trn di t hnh
ch S, cho n khi bn pht hin mnh ang
ngn nga giai iu C Gi n T Ipanema,
v nh lng chp nhn s tht l mnh ang
Thnh Ph Ca Cha. V bn n ni ny
chim nghim ngh thut th gin siu
phmv y chnh l ni Cha ngh ngi sau
khi b ra su ngy to dng nn v tr.
C rt t ni trn th gii bn c th nm
tm nng trn b bin bic xanh, trong khi
ngm cnh ni non hng v mt bn, v
m mnh trong khng kh nhn nhp ca
nhng hng qun v cc bar nhc samba
bn kia ng. Ch iu ny thi cng
sc y Rio ln v tr hng u trong
danh sch cc ni chn bn nn ving thm
trc khi nhm mt. Hn th, trong sut
nhiu th k, dn Ba Ty lm th gii
m mn vi nhng pht minh th v nh
tht nng kiu Ba Ty, wax vng kn kiu
Ba Ty, nhng c ngi mu y quyn r,
nhc samba v nhng l hi Carnival v i.
Ci tn Ba Ty c gn lin vi ng t nh
k diu, hng lc, tuyt p, thin ng, v
i khi l c lit. L mt ngi Vit sng
nc ngoi, cc tn thnh ph gi trong ti
mt ng t khc, nh qu nh, v ti nhanh
chng i n quyt nh Brazil s l ni ti
tr ng khi ngh hu.
Thng thc mt ly kem vani vi
tri cy ti (hoc mt lon bia
Antarctica) di bng rm ca
nhng chic d mu xanh trong
qun c ph nmvt vo bn sn
ni Corcovado, di chn tng
Cha Cu Th chnh vnh trn
nh.
Parque Nacional da Tijuca -
Alto da Boa Vista
1
NHNG HOT NG
A THCH CA VN
Dnh trn c ngy bin Copacabana vi
cun sch hoc nhng bi nhc a thch.
Hy lm quen vi nhng ngi bn hng
rong ven bin. tm, mt king, m, tm
nng & tht nng xin que, da ti l
nhng mn c th tm mua ngay trn bi
bin Hay th dch v massage trn bin
ri thip ng theo ting sng v r ro. Vo
bui chiu, hy dnh thi gian lng ng
ngm cnh bin cng thnh ph tuyt p
vi ngi thn yu Phoi Copacabana,
nm cui b bin Copacabana.
Avenida Atlantica
Hy m mnh trong khng kh ngh thut
ca Rio khi gh thm Cu Thang Selarn.
y l tc phm sng to vi 250 bc thang
di 125 mt, c dt bng hn 2000 tm
lt n t 60 nc trn th gii. a
im du lch ni ting th gii ny l cng
trnh ca ha s Chile Jorge Selarn. Ch vi
R$20, bn c th t mt ha s a phng
v cho bn mt tc phmlt lmk nim.
Rua Joaquim Silva Selaron, Lapa
n xe in dy cp ln ni Sugarloaf
vo bui x chiu n bt hong hn
tri nh chiu t mu vng kim ln mt
nc xanh l ca Vnh Guanabara.
Avenida Pasteur, 520 - Urca
4
5
Trong tra h nng bc,
hy hng mt gia nhng
tn cy c thanh mnh,
nhng tu hoa sng khng
l, v nhng nhnh lan him
qu ti Vn Bch Tho.
Thng thc bui n nh
gm bnh kp vi ph mai
v mt ly cappuccino
trong qun c ph sn vn.
Rua Jardim Botnico,
1008 - Jardim Botnico
Chiu chiu, hy i do quanh
nhng con ng nhn nhp
trong khu Praa XV. Khu ny
c nhiu ngi gio ng c v
cc ta nh chnh ph, cng vi
nhiu qun c ph v nh hng
rt thanh lch. Cho bui n
chiu, hy chn mn feijoada,
mn n truyn thng ca ngi
Ba Ty gm tht hm vi u
en v cc mn n km theo.
Trong lc do ph m dc
nhng con ng lt gch, hy
mua ba chic bnh rn churros,
th c ba loi nhn kem thay
cho mn trng ming.
Praa Quinze de
Novembro, 21 Centro
6
3
2
DU LCH
W
ithin its tropical gardens stretching across the beach,
La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc offers services including
accommodations, restaurants, spa and numerous
recreational services. It is the ideal choice for birthday
parties, weddings, honeymoons, and family vacations.
In addition to its 70 spacious rooms with private balconies, creating a
sense of freedom and intimacy for guests, La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc
also attracts tourists with two restaurants, a lounge bar, a swimming pool,
a water sports area and a luxurious spa service.
THE PEPPER TREE RESTAURANT
With stunning ocean views, The Pepper Tree Restaurant seems to be the
best place for members of your group to gather around for delicious hot
cooked dishes, and to take in the beauty of the sea. At The Pepper Tree
Restaurant, you can find a wide range of succulent sea food, prepared by
experienced chefs.
LE JARDIN RESTAURANT
Meanwhile, Le Jardin Restaurant ought to be the number one choice for
Italian cuisine lovers. This is the ideal place for a family lunch or a light
afternoon meal. Italian pizzas and other simple Italian dishes are served
on the menu dishes that will excite every family member.
If you love outdoor parties, BBQ gatherings on the beach with steak and
vegetables will deliver a unique experience for you. Indulge in the cool,
fresh sea air and games filled with laughter beside the fire. LE BAR
With elegant and inviting soft light reflecting upon the sophisticated
decor, Le Bar is a great place for socializing with friends after dinner. With
skilful dexterity and magical concoction, bartenders can easily entice
guests with wines of exotic flavours, strange enough to arouse curiosity.
LA VERANDA SPA
Being close to nature, La Veranda Spa is the place for those who want to
forget the noisy city, and slowly find their balance within. Serviced with
spa therapies using nutrients derived entirely from nature, and cared for
by skilful hands of the therapists, you will find extraordinary mental relief.
Particularly, the spa area on the beach with Tai Chi and Qi Gong lessons
will allow you to find physical and spiritual harmony.
SWEET MOMENTS
Your wedding ceremony is truly a sweet imprint that can not be forgotten
when it is held under the sunset of Phu Quocs utopian sea, the vast sky
and the quiet waves shifting like endless whispers of love stories!
If a honeymoon is one of the cornerstones of the long lasting love, then
Phu Quoc will guarantee enduring romantic memories. Celebrate your
happy occasion at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc, among the beautiful
scenery of the pristine island, and you will find many romantic and warm
moments beside your beloved.
At this time, the La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc is offering a special
promotion: If you stay in the resort for 3 days, you will only have to pay
for 2.
For more information, please contact:
Tran Hung Dao Street, Duong Dong Beach, Phu Quoc Island
+84 77 3982 988
www.laverandaresorts.com
La Veranda Resort
PHU QUOC
The Star of The Island
Located on the pearl island of
romantic Phu Quoc, La Veranda
Resort Phu Quoc, is a member of the
Mgallery Collection. Its proud design
is reminiscent of a colonial French
seaside mansion.
TRAVEL
The Pepper Tree
La Veranda Spa
Le Bar
Le Jardin
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ia khu vn nhit i tri di
bn bi bin, La Veranda Resort
Ph Quc c h thng phng
ngh, nh hng, khu spa v cc
dch v gii tr a dng. Ni y l la chn
l tng cho cc bui t chc sinh nht,
m ci, tun trng mt, k ngh cng gia
nh
Ngoi 70 phng c ban cng ring vi
khng gian khong t, to cm gic t do,
gn gi, La Veranda Resort Ph Quc cn
c bit thu ht du khch vi hai nh hng,
mt quy bar snh, h bi, khu th thao
di nc v khu spa cao cp.
NH HNG THE PEPPER TREE
Vi hng nhn ra bin tuyt p, nh hng
The Pepper Tree dng nh l ni tuyt
nht mi thnh vin trong on du lch
ca bn quy qun bn nhng mn n nng
st, thm ngon, v cng thng lm v p
ca bin. Ti The Pepper Tree, bn c th
tmthy v s cc mn binhp dn c
ch bin bi cc u bp giu kinh nghim.
NH HNG LE JARDIN
Vi nhng thc khch yu chung mn n
, Le Jardin s l la chn u tin. y l
ni l tng cho ba tra hay mt ba n
nh bui chiu cng gia nh. Pizza, cng
nhng thc n n gin khc ca chn la
theo thc n, s emli hng th cho mi
ngi trong gia nh.
Nu yu thch cc bui tic ngoi tri, tic
BBQtrn bi bin vi tht nng v rau qu
s mang li mt tri nghim c o cho
bn, gia khng kh bin mt du i kmvi
cc tr chi y p ting ci bn nh la.
LE BAR
Lch lmv y sc mi gi, trong nh sng
mmmi gia nhng thit k ngh thut y
tinh xo, Le Bar thch hp cho nhng cuc
tn chuyn vi bn b sau mi ba ti. Di
bn tay pha ch ti tnh ta mt o thut gia,
cc ngi pha ru ti y d lm khch
hng say lng vi cc loi vang mang hng
v v cng l lm, khi dy tr t m.
LA VERANDA SPA
Gn gi vi thin nhin, La Veranda Spa l
ni tmn ca nhng du khch mun qun
i nhng n o ph th, chm chm tm li
s cn bng trong tmthc. Vi cc liu php
spa s dng dng cht c chit xut hon
ton t thin nhin, qua i bn tay kho lo
ca cc chuyn gia tr liu, bn s thy tinh
thn mnh nh nhm n l thng. c
bit, khu spa trn bi bin vi b mn Thi
Cc Quyn v Kh Cng cho php bn tm
kims hi ha th trng v tinh thn.
KHONH KHC NGT NGO
L ci ca bn s thc s l mt du n
ngt ngo khng th qun khi c ghi
du di nh hong hn trn thin ng
bin Ph Quc, gia bin tri mnh mng
v ting sng r ro khng dt v nhng cu
chuyn tnh!
Nu tun trng mt c coi l mt k nim
ng nh nht ca tnh yu, th Ph Quc
l ni khin chui ngy thm thi v. La
chn La Veranda Resort Ph Quc cho
ngy vui ca mnh, gia khung cnh tuyt
p v hoang s ca o Ph Quc, bn s
c nhng pht giy v cng lng mn v m
p bn ngi mnh yu thng.
Trong thi gian ny, La Veranda Resort Ph
Quc ang c chng trnh u i c bit:
Nu ngh ti y trong 3 ngy, bn s ch
phi thanh ton tin phng cho 2 ngy.
bit thm thng tin, xin vui lng lin lc:
Trn Hng o, Dng ng, Ph Quc
+84 77 3982 988
www.laverandaresorts.com
La Veranda Resort Ph Quc
Ngi Sao Trn o
Ta lc trn o ngc Ph
Quc th mng, khu ngh
dng La Veranda Resort Ph
Quc thnh vin ca Mgallery
Collection t ho vi thit k
gi li phong cch c ca mt
lu i Php bn b bin.
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Highlights
CULTURAL
PORT CREDIT OUTDOOR ART SHOW
July 18 July 20, 2014
Come and enjoy works of art on the waterfront.
Port Credit, Mississauga
www.portcredit.com
KEMPENFEST 2014
August 01 August 04, 2014
North Americas largest outdoors arts and crafts
festival.
Barries Waterfront
www.kempenfest.com
CARIBANA PARADE 2014
August 02, 2014
Torontos largest Caribbean Carnival experience.
Exhibition Place & Lakeshore Boulevard
www.CaribanaToronto.com
CAREER
CAREER EDUCATION& SETTLEMENT FAIR
July 08, 2014
Career, education and settlement fair.
Metro Toronto Convention Center
www.canadianimmigrant.ca/careerfair/toronto
COMMUNITY
M.P MARK ADLERS THIRD ANNUAL BBQ
August 10, 2014
Meet, mingle and grab a bite with your MP.
Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst St. Picnic Area 3
www.markadlerbbq3.eventbrite.ca
BUSINESS
CANCHAMNETWORKING NIGHT
July 17, 2014
An evening of business networking.
Boudoir Lounge, Sofitel Saigon Plaza, 17 Le
Duan Blvd.
www.canchamvietnam.org
KATY PERRY CONCERT
July 18 July 21, 2014
Pop superstar brings her Prismatic World Tour
to Toronto.
Air Canada Centre
www.ticketmaster.ca
PORT CREDITS BUSKER FEST
Comedy, acrobatics and daredevil stunts.
Port Credit, Mississauga
www.portcredit.com
ROGERS CUP
National Bank presents the mens tennis
tournament.
Rexall Centre, York University
www.rogerscup.com
JERKFEST (JERK FOOD FESTIVAL)
Canadas premier Jerk Food smorgasbord
event.
Centennial Park, Etobicoke
www.jerkfestival.ca
KRINOS TASTE OF THE DANFORTH 2014
Greektowns showcase of the best of Hellenic
food and culture.
Greektown, Danforth & Pape
www.tasteofthedanforth.com
MARKHAMJAZZ FESTIVAL
A four-day entertainments by professional Jazz
musicians.
Main Street Unionville
www.markhamjazzfestival.com
FESTIVAL KOMPA ZOUK ONTARIO
July 24 August 03, 2014
Discover the creole islands of Haiti and
Martinique.
Harbourfront Centre
www.festivalkompazouktoronto.com
CLASSICAL VI: CHORDS
July 25 July 27, 2014
Immerse yourself in classical music beyond
Euro-Western frameworks.
Harbourfront Centre
www.harbourfrontcentre.com
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hi ngh n mt mu qung co, chng ta
thng lin tng n mt trang qung co
vi hnh nh bt mt, v thng ip ch c
vi cu ch ngn ngn, c ng v khu hiu
thng mi d nh. Trong khi iu ny hon ton ng,
th i vi mt s doanh nghip, loi qung co gi l
advertorial (bi vit qung co) c th s l la chn hiu
qu hn nhm gi s ch ca khch hng tng lai.
Advertorial l loi mu qung co c trnh by di
dng bi vit v cc dch v hoc sn phm. y l mt
li qung co rt hiu qu v n gip:
Gi gmthng ip mt cch tht chi tit v dch
v hoc sn phm
Cung cp thm nhng thng tin khc nh li
pht biu ca khch hng, bnh lun v sn phm,
th, v.v.
Cung cp nhng sng kin cng nh cch dng
sn phmhoc dch v ang c qung co
Ch ra cho khch hng bit ti sao dch v hoc
sn phmnn c dng hoc mua v nh
Ln sau, khi qu v mun ng mt mu qung co,
sao khng th chn mt mu qung co di dng
bi vit?
W
hen we think of an ad, we often think
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Sun Ginseng c chit xut v tng hp t Nhn Sm mang tn Panx C.A.
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trnh hi phc.
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A
Gentle Creature had inspired many previous movies
such as the Russian version, Krotkaya in 1960 and
the French version, A Gentle Woman in 1969. The
script was chosen because the production team
wanted to bring to life the first world literary adaptation for
Vietnamese cinema through a haunting love story that seems all
but impossible.
Actor Dustin Nguyen fell in love with the script and cancelled
his role in another movie to partake in the making of Gentle. He
returns to thebigscreen in theroleof Thien, themain protagonist,
along side a newly discovered talent Nguyen Thanh Tu, in her
debut role as Linh, Thiens love interest. Worldwide casting for the
Linh character took over six months. The production team was
T
iu thuyt Sinh Vt Du Dng
to cm hng cho nhng
b phim chuyn th trc
y nh phim Krotkaya, Nga
thc hin nm 1960 v phim
A Gentle Woman, Php thc hin nm
1969. Kch bn ny c chn v on
lmphimmun gii thiu n khn gi Vit
b phimchuyn th t tc phmnc ngoi
u tin, qua cu chuyn tnh y m nh
tng nh bt thnh.
Ti t Dustin Nguyn phi lng ngay vi
kch bn v anh hy b hp ng ng
mt phim khc tham d vo phim Du
Dng. Anh tr li mn nh ln qua nhn vt
Thin, vai namchnh trong phim, xut hin
bn cnh khun mt mi - Nguyn Thanh
T vi vai din u tin qua nhn vt Linh,
trung nhn ca Thin. Trong hn su
thng tri, on lmphim tmkimkhp
ni trn th gii mt khun mt n cho vai
din Linh. Nguyn Thanh T tnh c c
din vin ng vai d trong phim, cng l m
ca c, gii thiu th vai. C c chn
bi ti din xut t nhin, v thn thi cng
v bn ngoi ng nh chn dung ca mt
thiu n ngi Nam.
B phim ha hn s mang li cho khn gi
mt s din gii khi gi v nh hng ca
Gentle
Movie Review
looking for a fresh new face with superb acting skills, someone
who possesses a good physical representation of a Southern
young woman with a solid Southern accent. Nguyen Thanh Tu,
daughter of the actress who plays the role of the aunt in the
movie, was chosen for her natural talent and flawless portrayal
of a Southern lady.
The movie promises to deliver an evocative interpretation
of how internal and spiritual stagnation, along with material
pursuits, affect ones life on many intricate levels. It is produced
by Dan Tran (Dust Of Life, House in the Alley), screen adapted and
directed by Le-Van Kiet (Dust of Life, House in the Alley), and with
the artistic direction of Director of Photography Laurent Machuel
(Chouchou, Paris Manhattan, Sex is Comedy).
The movie was filmed in Tien Giang, Long An in Happyland
Studios - the newest and largest movie studio in Vietnam.
Its scheduled to be released during the upcoming Christmas
holidays after making its debut at international film festivals in
Europe and Asia this fall.
Adapted from the novel A Gentle Creature by Russian
novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Gentle is set in modern-
day Southern Vietnam and explores a love story
between a middle-aged man and a young lady.
Chuyn th t tc phm Sinh Vt Du Dng ca
nh vn Nga Fyodor Dostoyevsky, phim Du Dng
(Gentle), ly bi cnh min Nam Vit Nam thi
hin i. Phim khai thc cu chuyn tnh gia mt
ngi n ng trung nin v c gi tr.
Du Dng
im Phim
ENTERTAINMENT
s t hm tinh thn v ni tm, cng nhng
ganh ua vt cht trn nhng gc i sng
phc tp. Phim c sn xut bi Dan Trn
(Bi i, Ngi Nh Trong Hm), o din
v chuyn th kch bn L-Vn Kit (Bi
i, Ngi Nh Trong Hm), cng o din
hnh nh Laurent Machuel ngi Php
(Chouchou, Paris Mahanttan, Tnh Dc L
PhimHi).
Phimc thc hin ti Happyland Studios,
phim trng mi m v b th nht Vit
Nam, Tin Giang, Long An. Phimd nh
s ra mt khn gi vo ma Ging Sinh nm
nay, sau khi ln lt tham d cc lin hoan
phim quc t ti Chu u v Chu trong
sut ma thu ny.
VIVIAN LUU
Sang i Tin L, s li ghi rng chnh vua
L i Hnh khi tip s Tu cng ng ln
ht mt bi. Thi m c karaoke th chc
vua L s ht sut ngy!
Xung i nh L, c c ca s h o ht
rt hay thng c vua ban thng. V s
tch ny, v sau cc n ngh s thng c
gi l o, chng hn o Bch Tuyt.
Cn namngh s th gi l kp, chng hn
kp Thnh c. Ch kp l do cch
c chi ca ch gip m ra. Gip l ngi
c ti ca ma gii, c c lmtrng on
ht, ting chuyn mn thi trc gi l
qun gip.
c im ca kch bn tung cho thu
ban u thng ly t truyn dn gian,
chuyn c tch nc ta. Nu c ly t truyn
Tu th cng vit li kt cu, gn nh hon
ton khc vi ni dung nguyn bn ca Tu.
Mt khc r quan trng l: i nh Trn,
khi qun Nguyn sang xm lng nc ta v
b nh bi, th c mt t binh l L Nguyn
Ct khng mun v Tu m xin li Vit
Nam. Anh ta vn l mt ngh s ht tung
bn Tu, by gi em b mn ny dy li
cho ngh nhn nc ta. Vi nhng tung
tch mi l, vi trang phc sc s v cch
din xut y tnh c l, L Nguyn Ct
nhanh chng li cun c c din vin ln
khn gi nc ta. Cc bc vng t nh Trn
Nht Dut, Trn ch Tc v.v mi ngi lp
ring mt on ht ti t dinh. T , tung
Tu ng tr trong cung nh mt thi gian
rt di. Nh Trn m tung Tu n lm
ngai vng nghing v sut mt nc vo
tay ChimThnh.
Cu chuyn nh sau: Cui i Trn,
Cung Tc Vng Trn Dc, con vua Trn
D Tng, xem v tung Ty Vng Mu
Hin Bn o, emlng say m c o
chnh trong tung, mc d c l v kp ht
Dng Khung v hin c ang mang thai
c ba thng. Cung Tc Vng bo c b
chng ri vo chung sng vi Vng. Khi c
sinh con trai, Cung Tc Vng nhn l con
mnh v c n cho i h Dng ca a
b thnh h Trn, tc l Trn Nht L.
Ri vua Trn D Tng mt v Cung Tc
Vng cng mt. B Thi hu quyt nh lp
Trn Nht L ln lmvua mc d trong triu
nhiu ngi bit Nht L l con ca mt kp
ht, khng phi dng di hong tc! Hin
T Thi hu khng nghe li can gin, c
nht nh a Trn Nht L ln ngi. Cc
quan v ngi trong hong tc kin nhn
ko nhau vo thuyt phc Thi hu ly li
ngai vng cho h Trn. Thi hu phn vn
cha bit tnh sao th Nht L u c cht
Thi hu ri chun b cng b triu nh t
nay s i sang h Dng cai tr thay cho
h Trn! May nh hong tc cng b quan
trung thnh vi nh Trn, tp trung qun
nh li Nht L. Cung nh b mt phen
mu chy u ri rt bi thm v cui cng
git c Nht L. M Nht L, tc l c
o xinh p gy thm cnh cho nh Trn,
vi vng chy sang Chim Thnh cu vin.
Ch Bng Nga, v vua oai hng nht ca
ChimThnh, tha dp ny emqun sang
nh nc ta, lm iu ng kinh thnh v
cht hi bit bao nhiu qun lnh. Mi n
khi Ch Bng Nga b g u bp phn bi,
trn sang pha ta, bo co tnh hnh Chim
Thnh cho tng Trn Kht Chn. Qun
nh Trn nh dng mu git cht Ch
Bng Nga trn sng, cuc chin mi kt
thc.
Sau nh Trn l nh L. Do nh hng
vn ha Trung Hoa vn khinh mit gii ca
ma, v mt phn c th do bi hc Cung
Tc Vng m o ht n ni lm triu
nh nghing , vua L Thi Tn ui ht
cc on ht ra khi cung nh, ng thi
quy nh nhng iu khon rt kht khe i
vi gii ngh s, chng hn khng c i
hc, i thi, cc quan chc ai ly v l o ht
th b nh n v cch chc. in hnh l
o Duy T, hc rng ti cao, nhng v l
con mt ng trng on ca ma, nn i thi
b nh rt ngay d ng lmbi rt xut sc.
Tuy b nh rt nhng bi thi ca o Duy
T c quan Thi ph Nguyn Hu Lin
gi li. Nhn cha Nguyn Hong t Qung
Tr ra Thanh Ha, quan Thi ph lin a
cho xem bi vn ca o Duy T. Nguyn
Hong ch thn tm n gp o Duy T
v ng li mi vo Namgip cha.
Xin lu mt im quan trng: T khi
Nguyn Hong vo m nghip min Nam,
ri truyn xung cc v cha ni tip, php
lut ni lng hn nhiu v cc cha cn cu
hin, chiu m dn t tn k c ti phm.
o Duy T b cm thi, cm lm quan
t Bc nhng c cha Nguyn n vo
min Nam lm qun s. Nh th th xng
ca v loi min Bc tr thnh bnh thng
phng Nam. Hn th na, cc cha
Nguyn cn c tm nhn tn tin v khn
ngoan hn, chng nhng khng coi thng
gii ca ma, m tri li bit dng vn ngh
lm phng cch tuyn truyn v vn ng
qun chng, cao trung hiu tit ngha
qua nhng nhn vt trong tung c.
Khi nh Mn Thanh chim c Trung
Hoa, tng on ngi Hoa phn khng nh
Thanh ko sang xin lp nghip Min
Nam, u c cha Nguyn n nhn v
cp t cho h. Chnh nhng ngi Hoa
ny, thng gi l ngi Minh Hng,
gp bn tay tch cc vo cng cuc xy dng
min Namv mt kinh doanh, trao i hng
ha v sn xut mui. H dn d tr thnh
ngi Vit v ng gp cho nc ta mt
s nhn ti ni bt chng hn nh Trnh
Hoi c, Trn Tin Thnh, Mc Thin T,
ng H, v.v
Nh s giao tip vn ha Hoa Vit, Ht
Bi mau chng ph bin v t n
thi cc thnh ti Min Nam di thi nh
Nguyn. Cha c ti liu no ni r Ht Bi
xut hin nc ta vo nm no, thi no.
Ch bit t thi cha Nguyn Phc Chu th
Ht Bi bt u c khai thc v ph bin
v t cc nh tr thc hng say bin son
nhiu v tung c gi tr c v vn chng
cng nh o l.
Nh Vn Nguyn Ngc Ngn:
Chu ni ng. Ch c tng ch ni
v c nhc ri, nhng hmnay c th chu,
ch coi li th ha ra ch vit trong cun K
NimSn Khu ch khng phi trn tp ch
VietSun hay VietLife. Vy xin tr n chu
trong s bo ny.
V c nhc Vit Nam th trc ht phi
ni n Cho. Cho (hoc Ht Cho hoc
Cho C) l mt hnh thc sn khu dn
gian truyn thng min Bc. N l tng
hp ca ca v kch trong s dng nhiu
ln iu dn ca hoc iu ma c truyn.
Ni cch khc, Cho c hnh thnh da
trn c s ca dn ca v dn v kt t li.
Cho c th din trn sn khu mt rp
ht ln bng v ca kch c ct truyn, c
tung tch y , chng hn nh tung
Quan m Th Knh. Nhng cng c th
ch din d chin sn nh bng mt vi
ln iu dn ca m khng c ct truyn di
dng.
Cha c ai xc nh ti sao li gi l
CHO. C ngi cho rng, l cch c
chi t ch TRO m ra. Tro c ngha l
tro lng, l chm bim. iu ny cng c
th ng bi trong bt c v cho no cng
phi c mt vai h, m h cho chnh l
ni gi gm tm s ca tc gi, nhm phn
khng nhng ci xu ci c ca triu nh
hoc quan li thi phong kin. Bi vy anh
h trong v cho, d ch ng vai y t hay
lnh hu, nhng bao gi cng cc k thng
minh v ch ngha y bng!
Cng c ngi cho rng ch CHOxut
pht t vic din vin ng ht m ca ma
ging nh ng tc cho thuyn.
C hai kin trn u ch l phng on.
Tuy nhin, ngy nay, tri qua c ngn nm,
khng ai cn t vn xut x ci tn
CHO na. Ch cn bit h nhc n C
nhc Bc phn th ngi ta ngh ngay n
Ht Cho.
Ngh thut ca ma nc ta bt u c t
thi nh inh. S ghi rng: Hi Dng c
b PhmTh Trn (c sch ghi l PhmTh
Trm) c mt v quan tin c vo cung
ht cho vua inh Tin Hong nghe. T ,
vua cho b li dy ca ma cho cung n v
binh lnh. Ngy nay, b PhmTh Trn c
coi l t ngh ht cho nc ta.
Tha ch Ngn,
Trc y, chu c hi ch v tn nhc v c nhc. Ch tr li chu v tn nhc Vit
Nam bt u c t thp nin 1930. Cn c nhc nh vng c, ci lng, th chu ch mi
m ch cha tr li
H.A.T. (Markham, ON.)
C Nhc
Vit Nam
CULTURE
Khm ph vn ha Vit vi nh vn Nguyn Ngc Ngn
C ba trng phi Ht Bi thng c
nhc n:
1. Bnh nh:
Trng phi ny c gy dng do cng
lao rt ln ca o Tn, hu du ca o
Duy T. ng l ngi tr thc, u c nhn
ri ra lmquan t tri ph ln n tng c.
ng l tc gi ca nhng v tung c
nh gi cao c v cht lng cng nh s
lng, coi nh ng u trong tin trnh vn
ngh Min Nam.
2. Qung Nam Nng:
Trng phi ny do cng lao ca ng
Nguyn Hin Dnh gc ngi Qung Nam.
ng cng xut thn khoa bng, ra lmquan,
nhng b nhiu th gi son tung v tung
ca ng phn no chu nh hng ca o
Tn.
3. Gia nh:
Trng phi ny do T qun L Vn
Duyt emt min Trung vo khi ng nhn
chc Tng Trn Gia nh. Ngy y, Gia
nh rt rng ln, bao trmgn ht c Min
Nam ch khng phi ch ring mt tnh.
V tip cn vi nhng on ht ca Qung
ng, Triu Chu, ht bi min Nam dn
d chuyn hng sang tung Tu l ch yu.
Khn gi bt u lmquen vi nhng ci ta
nh Quan Cng Ph Nh Tu, Phng Nghi
nh, Tit Nhn Qu Chinh ng Chinh
Ty, X n Bng Qu Phi v.v Nh s bo
tr ca Tng trn L Vn Duyt, ht bi
t ti nhng nm thng cc thnh t ph
phng cho n khp cc no nng thn
Min Nam. Chng phi ch ring Tng trn
L Vn Duyt c ban ht ti nh, m cc
quan chc di quyn ng, mi ngi u
lp mt ban, tuyn chn ngh s, tr lng
u n y nh nhng ngh khc.
Nh bin kho Ha Honh vit trong
cun NamK Lc Tnh nh sau:
T ngi tr thc, ho ph, a ch, n
anh nng dn qu ma cht phc, ai ai cng
thch coi ht bi, nu khng ni l am m
hay ghin. Thm ch c ngi b b cng
vic i coi ht bi.
V thc t , dn gian c cu Ht bi
hnh ti ngi ta.
Bc sang u th k th 20, trong khng
kh si sc chng thc dn Php, mt s
nh tr thc Min Nam ln ting ph
bnh Ht Bi, v n qu c, qu ngho, c
v ni dung kch bn ln cch din xut. Vn
chng bin ngu trong tung Tu y ting
Hn Vit rt kh hiu, m phong cch ca
din vin th y tnh c l, bc ra sn
khu l khn gi bit ngay ai hin ai c! H
i hi mt ci g mi m hn, Vit Nam
hn, thay v ch ca ngi trung hiu tit ngha
qua cc nhn vt trong tung Tu. Ci mi
m m h i hi gi l ci cch hay
ci lng, cng chnh l im khi u
cho b mn ci lng sau ny. T nhng
c nhn ngh s ri rc t hp li thnh cc
nhm n ca ti t, chuyn dn sang ca
ra b ngha l va ht va din, theo thi
gian nhng nhm nh ny thot thn vn
ln thnh on ci lng, c tung tch hn
hoi lch thot khi khun mu so mn
ht bi. Nm1910 c th coi l ci mc u
tin ca n ca ti t ra mt ti M Tho
v nm 1917 c coi l nm khai sinh ra
ci lng. Khc r quan trng nht ca ci
lng l khong nm1918, khi ng Cao Vn
Lu ch ra cu vng c (D C Hoi Lang),
tr thnh ct li cho bt c tung ci lng
no sau ny.
Nh vy th c th ni, ht bi d sao
cng l tin thn ca ci lng, ch khc
mt iu l nhng son gi ci lng c
gng vit tung theo truyn Vit Nam ch
khng bm ly tung Tu nh thi ht bi
cn c chimsn khu. Tuy lu lu vn cn
khai thc chuyn Tu, nhng vn chng
ca ci lng nh nhng hn, b bt ting
Hn Vit v in c i st vi cuc sng
i thng. Ha trang ca ngh s ci lng
cng gimhn, khng cn v mt phn son
dy cm, khin khn gi chng cn nhn ra
khun mt tht ca din vin na. S gn
gi vi vn ha Vit a ci lng n
gn vi qun chng v y li ht bi vo d
vng, mc d vn cn c nhiu n lc c duy
tr ht bi.
Thi cc thnh ca ci lng min Nam
ko di n nm1975. Bit bao nhiu on
ci lng hot ng ng hnh ti Si Gn
v cc tnh. Hng mngi ta nmnp
ko nhau i xem ci lng, c tung ko
di c vi thng. C th ni ci lng
tr thnh mch sng trong lng ngi dn
Min Nam, hoc t rp ht, hoc t i
truyn hnh hay i pht thanh. Tic thay,
ci vinh quang y by gi khng cn na.
Tro lu tin b ca gii tr lmngi ta xa
dn ci lng. Hn th na, t khi c bng
video, DVD, khn gi khng cn mun mt
th gi i n rp. H ch thu bng ri mua
v ngi nh xem! B mn ci lng gi
ny ch cn li ci ho quang ca mt thi
vang bng. Nhng bui i nhc hi ngy
nay, thnh thong cng c ngh s ca mt
cu vng c hoc din mt trch on ngn
t mt v tung no v vn c hoan
nghnh. Nhng nu dng sn khu ch
trnh din nguyn mt v ci lng di t
u ti cui nh trc nm1975 th rt kh
thu ht khn gi. Thi hong kimy qua
i mt ri!
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Author Nguyn Ngc Ngn:
You are right. I thought I had given you the answer about
Vietnamese classical music but upon reading your letter today,
I realized that I had written about this in my book Stage Memory
but not in Vietsun Magazine. I will fulfill my obligation with a
reply in this article.
Talking about Vietnamese classical music, Cho must first be
mentioned. Cho (or Ht Cho or Cho C) is oneof thetraditional
forms of folk stage music in the North. It is a combination of
musicals and plays in which different folk melodies or traditional
dances are displayed. In other words, Cho originated from folk
songs and common traditional dances.
Cho can be performed on stage, in a big theatre like an opera,
complete with a plot and anecdote, similar to the play Th Knh,
The Goddess of Mercy. Cho can also be performed humbly on the
front yard of the temple, with a few folk melodies and without a
lengthy plot.
No one has confirmed the origin of why this musical form is
called CHO. It had been suggested that the term is an altered
pronunciation of the word TRO, which means satire. This may
be true since in any Cho plays, there is often the fool. This
funny man is the character carrying the authors message,
aimed to reflect upon the bad and the cruelty of the royal court
in feudalism. Therefore, in a Cho play, the funny man, though
playing the role of a servant or guard, is always very smart and
knowledgeable!
Some think that the word CHO originates from the gesture
similar to rowinga boat, when the artists standto singanddance.
Both of the above opinions are merely assumptions. Now, after
thousands of years have passed, people no longer raise issues
about the origin of the word CHO. They only think about CHO
singing when someone mentions Northern folk music.
The art of singing and dancing in our country began in the
inh Dynasty. History documented: In Hi Dng Province
lived Ms. Phm Th Trn (some records had her name as Phm
Th Trm) who was recommended by a mandarin to come to the
palace to sing for King inh Tin Hong. Afterwards, the king
ordered her to stay in the palace to teach maids and guards
singing and dancing. Nowadays, Ms. PhmTh Trn is considered
as the founder of Cho.
Historic records of the Pre-Le Dynasty documented that King
L i Hnh stood up and sang a song during a reception to
welcome Chinese envoys. If karaoke was invented then, King L
must have sang all day long!
During the L Dynastys reign, there was a singer named o,
who sang very well and was often rewarded by the king. From
then on, female singers were calledo, for exampleo Bch
Tuyt. Male singers were called kp; kp Thnh c as an
example. The word kp is formed by the mispronunciation of
the word gip which means, a person who is good at singing
and dancing, and who is chosen to be the director of the musical
group.The specific termfor this position back in the old days was
qun gip.
Plots in the initial Cho plays are often taken fromVietnamese
folk stories and fairy tales. If taken from China, it would be
rewritten in a different structure, completely different from the
original Chinese version.
One important turning point was during the Trn Dynasty,
when the Nguyn troops invadedour country andwere defeated.
There was a prisoner called L Nguyn Ct who did not want to
return to China, but asked to stay in Vietnam. He was a folk opera
singer in China. He then taught his skills to our folk performers.
With innovative plots, colourful costumes and conventional
performance, L Nguyn Ct quickly attracted the attention of
actors, as well as audiences in our country. High ranking officials
such as Trn Nht Dut, Trn ch Tc, all formed a singing group
at their own premises. Since then, Chinese folk opera dominated
the royal palace for quite a long time. King Trn was so fond of
folk operas that he nearly lost the crown to the Champa Kingdom.
The story is as follows: At the end of theTrn Dynasty, CungTc
Vng Trn Dc, whose father was King Trn D Tng, watched
the folk opera calledTy Vng Mu Hin Bn o (The Queen
Making Peach Offerings), and fell in love with the main actress
of the play, though she is Dng Khungs wife and was three
month pregnant. CungTcVngaskedher to leave her husband
and come to live with him. When she gave birth to a son, Cung
Tc Vng regarded himas his own and changed the boys family
name fromDng to Trn, as in Trn Nht L.
KingTrn DTn and CungTc Vng eventually passed away.
The kings mother decided to make Trn Nht L king despite
the fact many royal court officials knew Nht L was a folk opera
performers son and not of royal blood! The kings mother, Hin
T did not listen to the advice and was determined to make Trn
Nht L king. Officials and the royal family members persuaded
the kings mother to restore the crown to the Trn Dynasty.
When the kings mother was still undecided, Nht L poisoned
her and prepared to make a declaration that the dynasty would
be changed to the Dng Dynasty from then on! Luckily, royal
family members and loyal officials of the Trn Dynasty joined
forces to defeat Nht L. It was a tragic, bloody battle and in the
end Nht L was killed. Nht Ls mother, the beautiful singer
who caused tragedy to fall upon the Trn dynasty, immediately
ran to the Champa Kingdom to seek help. Ch Bng Nga, the
most powerful king of the Champa Kingdom, took this chance to
send his troops to our country, causing quite a stir in the capital,
and killed many soldiers. Then Ch Bng Nga was betrayed by his
chef. The chef escaped to our country and informed General Trn
Kht Chn about the situation in the Champa Kingdom. Thanks
to this information, the Trn troops employed tactics to kill Ch
Bng Nga on the river, ending the conflict.
The L Dynasty succeeded the Trn Dynasty. Due to cultural
influences from China, which looked down upon singers and
dancers, and partly due to the lesson learned from Cung Tc
Vng whose fondness for singers almost lost the crown, the
King Le Thai Ton expelled all the singing groups fromthe palace.
He also stipulated strict regulations on performers; restrictions
such as, they were not allowed to go to school, or to sit in the
examinations. Also, officials marrying performers would be
beaten and removed from their duties. An example of this was
o Duy T, who was well-educated and talented, but because
his father was the leader of the singing group, so he failed the
examination although his essay was outstanding. Though the
system tried to fail him, deputy official Nguyn Hu Lim kept
his essay. When Lord Nguyn Hong from Qung Tr arrived in
Thanh Ha, the deputy official gave himo DuyTs exam. Then
Nguyn Hong himself personally asked o Duy T to join and
assist himin the South.
One important thing to note: Since Nguyn Hong moved
to the South and started his career, and many subsequent
lords later, the law was eventually loosened because the lords
needed to recruit talents, including those who had committed
a crime. Though, o Duy T was banned from partaking in
the examination, and banned from being a royal court official
in the North, he was invited to become a royal court advisor by
Lord Nguyn in the South. The preconception of looking down
upon performers in the North did not become the status quo in
the South. Furthermore, the Nguyn lords had a more modern
and advanced vision. Not only did they not look down upon
singers and dancers, they in fact employed art performances as
propaganda to motivate the people, and to highlight the virtues
of loyalty and righteousness through characters depicted in the
folk operas.
When the Man Qing dominated China, many Chinese
delegations protested against the Qing and went to the South.
They were all embraced and given lands by the Nguyn lords.
These Chinese, who were commonly referred to as Minh Hng,
contributed to the economic development in the South through
goods exchange and salt production. They gradually became
Vietnamese, and contributed talented individuals such as Trnh
Hoi c, Trn Tin Thanh, Mc Thin T, ng H to society.
Thanks to the cultural exchange between Vietnamand China,
another type of folk opera singing called Ht Bi quickly became
popular and peaked during the Nguyn Dynasty. No document
can clearly show when and during which dynasty Ht Bi began
but it is only known that from the time of Lord Nguyn Phc
Chu, Ht Bi began to advance and became popular. Since then,
intellectuals became engrossed in compiling folk operas that
carried literary as well as moral values.
These three genres of Ht Bi are often mentioned:
1. Bnh nh:
This genre was founded with the great contribution fromo
Tn, offspring of o Duy T. He was an intellectual, received his
bachelors degree, then advanced from being an official from
the district level to the provincial level. He was the author of folk
operas that were highly valued due to their quality and quantity,
and was deemed the top influential figure in entertainment
development of the South.
Vietnamese
FOLK OPERA
Dear Mr. Ngan,
Previously, I have asked you about modern music and classical music. You gave me
an answer about modern music of Vietnam which started from the 1930s. I have not
yet gotten the answer about classical music such as Vietnamese lyrical opera (vng c
& ci lng)
H.A.T (Markham, ON.)
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2. Qung Nam - Nng
This kind of genre was formed thanks to the contribution of
Nguyn Hin Dnh from Qung Nam. He took the examination
and received his degree, then became an official, but he devoted
a lot more time to compiling folk operas; and, his plays were
somewhat influenced by o Tn.
3. Gia nh:
This genre was brought from the Centre by General L Vn
Duyt when he took the post of governor of Gia nh. At that
time, Gia nh was vast and included almost the entire part of
the South. It was not just a province. Due to constant exposure
with singing groups from Guang Zhou and Chiu Chow, Ht Bi
from the North gradually turned to Chinese folk opera plots.
The audience became familiar with titles; such as, Quan Cng
Escorting Two Sisters-In-Laws, Phoenix Temple, Tit Nhn Qu
Conquering the North and South, andThe Trial of Imperial Noble
Consort Bng, v.v. Thanks to the support of Governor L Vn
Duyt, Ht Bi reached its peak and spread from cities to small
villages in the country side. Not only did Governor L Vn Duyt
have his own private singing group at home, but officials under
his post also set up their own singing groups, auditioning artists
and paying salary just like other careers.
Researcher Ha Honh wrote in The Six Provinces of The South
as follows:
From the intellectuals, the wealthy, the landlords to the
humble farmers, everyone likes, if not, is addicted to Ht Bi.
Some even neglect work to attend Ht Bis performances.
Fromthat came the idiomFolk Opera (Ht Bi) torments folks.
Until the beginning of the 20th century, in the fervent
atmosphere of the French resistance, a few intellectuals from
the South spoke up and criticized Ht Bi because it was too old.
The plots and performance styles were lacking. The poetic script
was full of Chinese-Vietnamese dialects, which were difficult to
understand, and the performers styles were so conventional
that audience could immediately spot the bad and the good
characters as soon as the actors got on stage! They wanted
something newer, more Vietnamese, instead of plots that
highlightedonly the virtues of loyalty andrighteousness through
characters in Chinese plots. The new element they wanted was
ci cch or ci lng (reform) and it was the starting point for
Ci Lng a new genre of folk opera that became popular later.
Individual performers gathered into Groups Of Artists, gradually
changing to cabaret, a form of entertainment that required
artists to sing and dance at the same time. As time passed, these
small groups became Ci Lng companies, with complete
anecdotes, to escape from the routine plot of Ht Bi. The year
1910 could be considered as a milestone when these Groups Of
Artists debuted in M Tho, and 1917 was considered the birth
year of Ci Lng. The most important turning point of Ci Lng
was in 1918 when Mr. Cao Vn Lu composed the classical vng
c song D C Hoi Lang which became a fundamental for any
Ci Lng production later.
So, it can beconcludedthat in a way, Ht Bi is theantecedence
of Ci Lng. The only difference is Ci Lng composers tried
to create plots using Vietnamese history, and did not copy
Chinese plots like the period when Ht Bi dominated the
performance stage. Though sometimes, Chinese stories are still
being exploited, Ci Lngs script is milder with less reference
to Chinese-Vietnamese dialects and more folklore reference to
reflect normal daily lives. Artists used less makeup. Their faces
were no longer covered with thick powder so that no one could
recognize the performers faces. Closely related to Vietnamese
culture, Ci Lng became more popular to the people and Ht
Bi was gradually forgotten, though there are still a lot of efforts
to revive Ht Bi.
The peak of Ci Lng in the South lasted until 1975. Many
Ci Lng companies operated side by side in Saigon and other
provinces. Every night people flocked to enjoy Ci Lng. Some
plots lasted for few months. From the theatres to televisions
and radios, it could be said that Ci Lng had become a vital
part of life for people from the South. Its a pity that this glory
does not exist any more. Following the progressive trend, young
people distanced themselves fromCi Lng. Furthermore, with
the arrival of video tapes and DVDs, audiences did not want to
spend time coming to the theatre. They wait for the recordings
and buy them to watch at home! Now, the Ci Lng genre is
only a shadow of its glorious past fromlong ago. Today, in grand
musical shows, singers would sing a few lines or performa short
act from a folk opera to a nevertheless supportive audience.
However, putting on an entire show of Ci Lng frombeginning
to end, like in 1975, would be hard to attract an audience. The
glorious time is over!
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offee houses have become a place that not only
host caffeine addicts, but a social hub for the
dreamers, artists, lovers, bookworms, writers,
media reporters, students and businessmen,
virtually everyone! It is a place to engage in
conversations, listen to music, read books, play board games,
do homework, keep current on the news of the day and
conduct business. It is a haven for the exchange of information
and is also known as the 'School of the Wise', where many
things are learned and gathered informally.
The style of coffee houses varies among countries. They are
businesses that have situated themselves quite well along
every corner of the block. In Vietnam, efforts are made in the
dcor, especially in ones located in the big cities. Money is well
spent maintaining the sound systemto ensure perfect quality
and the availability of constantly-updated music choices.
Spending your morning with an iced coffee from a street
vendor or sitting in a cafe is a first priority. Being late for work
or delaying an AM appointment for the enjoyment of coffee?
No problem! Better yet, bring your work or meetings to the
coffee shops!
The history of coffee carries several myths regarding its origin
dating back to the 15th century. It is thought to have come
from an Arab country in Western Asia, where the first coffee
tree appeared in the Sufi monasteries of Yemen during the
15th century. Missionaries, travellers, traders and colonists
began to carry coffee seeds to new lands. Plantations were
established in magnificent tropical forests and mountain
highlands. Some crops flourished, while others were short-
lived. Fortunes were made and profits were lost. By the end
of the 18th century, coffee had become one of the world's
most profitable export crops, making its way all across Europe,
America and all over Asia.
By the early 20th century, coffee was introduced to Vietnam
in 1857 by the French. Starting from small scale productions,
plantation systems were established to accommodate the
high demand and sustain the lucrative opportunity that would
eventually grace the country. In 1969, Coronel Coffee Plant
became the first coffee facility in Bien Hoa, Dong Nai, producing
80 tons per year. The war caused production disruption to the
capital city of Dak Lak situated in the Buon Ma Thuot region.
The city was a crossroads between the North and South and
the war limited private enterprises and production. It was only
after the revitalizing economic reforms in 1987 when privately
owned companies were permitted to operate again and growth
increased. By 2000, coffee production had risen to 900,000 tons
per year. By 2012, 1.25 million tons were produced and in 2013,
17 million to 29.5 million tons. Vietnamwas once a country that
tasted poverty more than prosperity due to the slow recovery
after the war. However, today it has earned a worldwide
reputation as one of the top exporters of coffee. Big players
like Trung Nguyn and Vinacafe are now being sold abroad,
competing with major international brand names. Vietnam
has now become the second largestexporter of coffee next to
Brasil, accounting for 14.3 percent of the world market share.
Consumption wise, the United States, Germany, Japan, Canada
and Australia are currently the largest markets.
Picture a short glass cup that wears a French press metal hat
stacking two layers. The bottomholds the grinded coffee. The
top holds the boiling water. With a simple twist, they press
against each other. Patience is a virtue for Vietnamese coffee
as drops of dense black liquid gradually fill the glass, and
drape perfectly on top of a layer of ivory condensed milk with
texture like hot fudge. The use of sweetened condensed
milk, rather than fresh milk, is due to its availability and
easy storage in a tropical climate. With a small silver
spoon, a dance and swirl is performed with some
ice for a chilled appeal. Taking the first sip, the
sweetness hits you, full and rich. Your mouth
dries up and the bitterness and acidity kick
in. Then with the second sip, everything is
just about perfect in the world. This is the
art of Vietnamese coffee!
The social aspect of coffee has created a
lifestyle that brings both introverts and
extraverts together in one place, making
both feel completely at home. Coffee houses
have become refuges for individuals and
groups to bond and escape the mundane reality
of life and work. Business is conducted, deals are
closed, fictional works are completed, essays are
finished, compositions are created, and relationships are
established every minute of the day in coffee shops across the
globe. Coffee continues to be the worlds number one social
lubricant and no matter where we are, we all seem to speak
the language and understand the culture of coffee.
Coffee
Culture
In a world that consists of so many
different elements of history, art, cuisine
and languages, there is one unique
culture that embodies a universal social
lubricant no matter where you are. This
is known as the coffee culture.
LARA NGUYEN
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Around the World
Albanian: kafe - Dutch: koffi - French: caf - Greek:
kafs - Hawaiian: kope - Hebrew: ka-feh - Hungarian:
kav - Irish: caife - Italian: caffe - Japanese: koohii -
Norwegian: kaffe - Portuguese: caf - Spanish:
el caf - Taiwanese: ka fei - Thai: kafea or
ca-fea - Welsh: coffi
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kafs; Hawaii: Kope; DoThi C: ka-feh; Hungary:
Kav; i Nh Lan: caife; : Caffe; Nht Bn: koohii;
Na Uy: Kaffe; B o Nha: caf; Ty Ban Nha:
el caf; i Loan: ka fei; Thi Lan: kafea
hoc ca-fea; XWales: coffi
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ch dnh cho dn nghin caffeine, m cn l ch t tp
ca nhng k m mng, ca gii ngh s, nhng cp tnh
nhn, ca ngi yu sch, nh vn, phng vin bo ch,
sinh vin v doanh nhn; ca hu nh tt c mi ngi! y l ni
bn tr chuyn, nghe nhc, c sch, chi game, hc tp, cp nht
tin tc v lmcng vic kinh doanh. y cng l a imbn trao
i thng tin, v c bit n nh mt Ngi Trng Ca Nhng
Ngi Thng Thi, ni ngi ta hc hi v tip nhn rt nhiu th
m khng thng qua trng lp.
Phong cch ca qun c ph mi quc gia rt khc nhau, nhng
im kinh doanh thng ta lc ti cc gc ph. Vit Nam, c
bit l mt s thnh ph ln, ngi ta rt ch trng cch bi tr
trong qun. H u t v duy tr mt h thng m thanh c phm
cht cao, v lin tc cp nht nhiu th loi nhc mi. Vic u tin
s mt trong ngy l nhmnhi mt ly c ph bn ngoi ph hoc
trong qun. Tr lmhoc cn phi hon li mt cuc hn sng tn
hng hng v c ph? Khng h g! Tt hn c, bn nn lmvic
v gp g lun ti qun c ph!
Lch s cy c ph mang theo nhiu huyn thoi v ngun gc ca
n khi i t th k 15. C ph c cho l xut x t mt quc gia
Rp vng Ty , ni ngi ta pht hin ra cy c ph u tin mc ti
nhng tu vin dng Sufi ca ngi Yemen vo th k 15. Nh truyn
gio, khch du lch, thng gia v nhng ngi khai ph bt u vn
chuyn ht c ph ti nhng vng t mi. Ngi ta xy dng n
in trong nhng khu rng nhit i tuyt p v trn nhng ni
non vng cao nguyn hng v. V c ph c lc bi thu nhng cng
c lc mt ma, mt s ngi pht t v mt s khc thua l. n
cui th k 18, c ph tr thnh nng sn xut khu c li nhun cao
nht th gii v bt u xmnhp chu u, M v khp ton chu .
Nm 1857, thi im u th k 20, c ph c ngi Php a
vo Vit Nam. Ban u, c ph c sn xut vi quy m nh, v
sau nhiu n in c xy dng p ng nhu cu tng cao v
duy tr c hi sinh li m Vit Nam tha hng. Nm 1969, nh
my c ph Coronel tr thnh c s u tin Bin Ha, ng Nai,
ni sn xut 80 tn c ph mi nm. Tuy nhin, chin tranh lm
gin on vic sn xut c ph ti th ph tnh Dak Lak, Bun Ma
Thut, bi y l trng imni hai min Nam, Bc. Cuc chin
cn tr hot ng ca cc doanh nghip t nhn v cng trnh sn
xut. Ch sau chng trnh ci cch kinh t i mi nm 1987, cc
doanh nghip t nhn mi c php hot ng tr li v vic sn
xut li gia tng nhanh chng. n nm 2000, sn lng c ph
t mc 900,000 tn mi nm. Nm 2012, sn lng l 1.25 triu
tn v 17 n 29.5 triu tn c sn xut trong nm2013. Phc
hi chm sau chin tranh, Vit Nam tng l quc gia tri qua thi
gian i ngho nhiu hn l thnh vng. Tuy nhin ngy nay, Vit
Nam ni ting trn ton th gii v l mt trong nhng ni xut
khu c ph hng u. Nhng nhn hiu ln nh Trung Nguyn v
Vinacafe hin ang c bn th trng nc ngoi, cnh tranh
vi cc thng hiu quc t ln. Vit Nam hin tr thnh nc
xut cng c ph ln th hai th gii sau Brasil, chimti 14.3% th
trng th gii. Hin ti, Hoa K, c, Nht Bn, Canada v c l
nhng nc tiu th c ph mnh nht.
Hnh nh c trng thng thy l mt chic cc thy tinh thp, t
bn trn l mt phin pha c ph kimloi kiu Php c hai phn. Phn
di ng c ph xay, phn trn l nc si. Xoay np chn, c ph
xay s c nn nh. Thng thc c ph Vit Namnht thit phi
kin nhn v nhng git cht lng mu en, c snh nh xung cc
rt chm, nhn nha bao ph bn trn lp sa c mu trng ng mm
ngt. Sa c c a dng hn sa ti bi n sn c v d bo
qun trong iu kin kh hu nhit i. Khuy chic tha bc nh, v
iu xoay trn vi nhng vin nh s mang li mt ly c ph mt
lnh, tht hp dn. Nhp ngm c ph u tin, bn s cm thy v
ngt, m. Ming kh i, ri bn cmnhn c v ng v mt t
v chua. Nhp ngmth hai, mi th trn i bng tr nn tht hon
ho, tuyt m. y chnh l nt ngh thut ca c ph Vit Nam!
Yu t x hi ca c ph to ra mt li sng quy t c hai loi
ngi hng ni v hng ngoi ha nhp. Qun c ph tr thnh
ni nng nu cho nhiu c nhn, nhiu nhm ngi, gip h kt
ni, gip h trn trnh thc t nhm chn ca cuc sng v cng
vic. C mi pht, ti nhng qun c ph trn ton th gii, rt nhiu
hp ng kinh doanh c k kt, nhiu giao dch c tha thun,
nhng cun tiu thuyt c hon tt, nhiu tc phm ngh thut
c kt tinh, v v vn mi quan h c thit lp. C ph tip tc
l cht liu ni kt x hi hng u trn th gii, v cho d bt c
ni u, chng ta dng nh cng thu hiu, cng ni chung mt
ngn ng ca vn ha c ph.
INTERCULTURE
S
uch legend was inscribed into Vietnamese minds, however the
Water Gods lesson has rarely been learned by us. And looking
around, we can see countless Water Gods, who are losing the
chance of a lifetime due to tardiness.
Vietnameserubber timeis nothing new to foreigners. Even the Canadian
governments website designed to educate people about cultural
differences between Vietnamand Canada mentioned this practice. When
making excuses for following rubber time, people often point out the
structural differences between the two cultures. Vietnamrevolves around
the micro-structure based on an agrarian system. Thus, punctuality is not
an absolute requirement, though sometimes the watering of gardens
or the harvesting of fruits must be done at a certain time before the fog
or the mist arrives, otherwise the entire harvest would be ruined due to
inclement weather.
With almost the entire length of the country adjacent to the sea, along
with many inland water courses, Vietnamese fishermen rely on the tide,
the wind, the rain, and the currents. Therefore timing is also important to
themsince they need to be able to detect flood and ebb tides, and when
schools of fish might come out to look for food.
From these observations, we can conclude that timing plays an
important role in Vietnamese daily life. Though centuries ago, farmers
and fishermen did not have digital watches, they still had to organize
their hunting, fishing, farming accordingly to proper time slots. The only
difference is that they did not have to be precise, unlike our industrial lifes
7 oclock sharp repertoire nowadays.
So it would be unreasonable to blame genetics for inherited traits created
by our ancestors for farming, hunting, fishing during the last thousands of
years, traits causing us to employ the contemporaryrubber timesystem.
Why then do our innumerable watches continue to rotate around the
incurablerubber time?
The plain explanation is this practice is a bad habit we have been
Legend has it that there were two lads
who proposed to a princess. Both of them
were incredibly talented. Having a difficult
time picking, the king sent them home and
promised to give his daughters hand to the
first one who arrives with his wedding presents
the next day. The next morning, the lad with
a habit of being dilatory came late and thus
became the loser. The story about the early
bird who catches the worm is nothing new if
the winner was not the Mountain God and
the loser, the Water God. Since that fateful
day, the loser raised the water level to create
thunderstorms, typhoons, floods, and to make
peoples life miserable every time he recalled
the incident.
HOANG CHINH
fostering. Its that simple! In a factory setting, timing is scrutinized. Get
through the door, then, punch the time card. Fifteen minutes late means
you lose one hour of pay. And miraculously, we are always on time. That
tells us one thing: watches that readrubber time can easily be replaced
when we are forced to be on time. And its also obvious that we adopt the
use of rubber time when we are not under pressure and know we can
get away with it.
When going to a coffee shop to meet up with friends to shoot the breeze,
we often take our time. When its close to the agreed upon time, we call
and tell themthat we might be late (because of traffic, the most popular
culprit). And our friends employ no disciplinary measures.
Here are some reasons why we cling on to this bad practice, to rationalize
our persistent utilization of rubber time:
No need to be on time, just to wait for others to arrive.
Get there on time (or arrive early) to just sit and wait is self-degrading;
on the other hand, waiting is a waste of time.
VIPs often arrive fashionably late. We should be a bit late, though we
are no VIPs, so that people would view us as important. Imagine us
swaggering into the hall, all eyes are on us. Then we take our time,
counting our steps leisurely the way movie stars do on the red carpet.
So smooth, right?
Arrive very late to protest against those who are always late. I was
ready first thing in the morning, however whats the point of being
on time when everyone else is not.
On the first date, some people intentionally plan to be a bit late just to
prove to the companion I am not that desperate! We usually jump out
of bed very early, yet fully awake, and stand in line in front of a store on
Boxing Day (the store opens at eight, its five AMnow, but the quantity of
products is limited), but we are always deliberately late for occasions such
as weddings (whats the point of being early actually being on time to
sit there and starve?).
In other words, not being punctual is a bad habit that can be remedied
easily when we interact or live in Western society. To Westerners, tardiness
is a sign of arrogance, when you value your time more than others. Not
being punctual leaves a bad impression on a job interviewer; your doctor
or dentist will not have enough time to treat your illness; you will miss the
beginning of a show or a movie; you will miss the chance to taste some
delicious appetizers; and most likely you will lose the opportunity to land
your dreamjob.
Young people growing up in North America do not have the bad habit
of using rubber time. So the rubber time syndrome is not hereditary,
but a highly contagious condition (foreigners who live in Vietnam for a
while can actually contract the rubber time virus just like the locals), and
can be cured (a warning fromthe boss is a good remedy), but can relapse
quite easily.
My tips for always being punctual? Add at least thirty minutes leeway to
every appointment and never hit the snooze button.
The Vietnamese adage Dilatory buffalos will have to drink soiled water
is somewhat similar to the English idiom: The early bird catches the
worm. In North American daily grind, sometimes even soiled water is not
available for chronically late buffalos. And the Water Gods, if reborn in
North America, will never land any job other than making rain and floods.
INTERCULTURE
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well known author of 10 published works of fiction in Canada,
U.S. and Vietnam. http://hoangchinh.net
The Early Bird
Catches The Worm
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quanh, chng ta c th m khng xu nhng
chng Thy Tinh, thua cuc ch v ci tt khng
tn trng gi gic. Chuyn gi cao su ca ngi
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bit vn ha Vit-Canada ca chnh ph Canada
cng nhc n chuyn dng gi cao su. Khi bn
ti nguyn nhn, thin h c thi quen nhc ti
s khc bit gia hai cu trc x hi. Vit Nam,
mi cu trc thng tng t trn nn tng nng
nghip nn gi gic khng bt buc phi tuyt i
chnh xc d i khi vic ti vn hay hi tri
phi ng thi im, sao cho kp lc sng mui
hay sng gi xung, v.v. nu khng c mt
vn cy s h hoi v thi tit khng thch hp.
Vi c mt chiu di t nc tip cn bin ng
v v s sng rch trn thn th t nc, ng dn
cng sng nh vo thy triu, vo gi ma, nc
l. V gi gic cng l iu quan trng bi phi
bit r gi no con nc ln, gi no c r nhau
tng by i kimn.
Vy th gi gic cng gi vai tr quan trng trong
cng cuc mu sinh ca ngi Vit d ngn xa
cha c ng h in t nhng nng dn, ng
dn, cng nh tiu phu u phi t chc sn bn,
HONG CHNH
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nh c, trng trt theo ng thi gian. C iu, vn s dng thi
gian khng i hi s chnh xc tuyt i kiu ng 7 gi khng sai
mt giy nh cuc sng trong mi trng k ngh by gi.
Nh vy kh li cho thi quen di truyn to ra trong mi
ngi do t tin cy cy, sng bng ngh nng t ngn nm
trc, khin by gi con chu c thi quen dng gi cao su trong i
sng hng ngy.
Vy th ti sao v s ng h ca chng ta ko nhng nhng mt th
gi cao su khng thuc cha?
C l iu n gin ch l mt thi quen xu m chng ta dung
dng. Vy thi! Bi trong cng vic hng, xng, gi gic c
tnh chnh xc tng pht mt. Vo hng, bmth, qua pht th mi
lm th k nh i mun mt ting ng h v tin lng ngy
hm y s mt i cng lao ca mt gi lm vic vt v. Nh vy r
rng l nhng ng h dng gi cao su u c th thay th khi chng
ta b bt buc phi ng gi. V cng r rng l chng ta ch dung
dng li dng gi cao su khi khng b p lc hay khng b trng
pht v khng ng gi.
Hn gp bn b ngoi qun c ph chuyn vn, ngi ta ng
nh cho n st gi mi gi cho bn bo rng mnh s n tr (v
kt xe, cu li ph bin nht). V bn b cng chng c bin php
trng pht no.
Vi nguyn nhn khin chng ta d bit rng nn tn trng gi gic
nhng vn c tnh n mun:
n smth cng phi ch v ai cng n mun ht ro.
n sm ngi di ngi ra y, mt ht c gi tr con ngi.
Chng nhng vy, cn ph thi gi ca mnh.
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