Exploring Vietnam through Four Glass-Botted Bridges

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Vietnamese man with facial disfigurement keeps on smiling, feeding birds

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The 44-year-old, who lives with his elderly father and stepmother in an alley in Vinh Long City, the province’s capital, has a speech impairment in addition to his facial disfigurement and many health issues, which has led people to give him the nickname ‘Ba Lep.’ Because of his facial deformity and speech impairment, Hien often finds that many people do not want to talk to him, especially young children who are put off by his appearance. “Only birds feel comfortable in my presence,” Hien said with some effort. According to the owner of a food stall nearby, rain or shine, the man feeds sparrows with uncooked rice while sitting outside. He also ventured out with a mask on during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks that began in late February to make sure the flocks had a full stomach as shops and restaurants shut down, and no public gatherings meant no leftovers for them to scavenge on.  For such a gentle, loving man, life is a constant fight against what he sees...
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The Noor Family’s Desperate Search for Justice in Balochistan’s Enforced Disappearances

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The Noor brothers, Sabir and Abid, were reportedly taken into custody during a security operation earlier this month, plunging their family into a state of distress as they desperately seek information about their sons’ whereabouts. Enforced disappearances have become an all-too-familiar tragedy for families in Balochistan in recent times. “Over a 25-year period, an estimated 55,000 people are believed to have suffered a similar fate, with the region bearing the scars of a tumultuous history of human rights abuses. The ongoing protest sheds light on the escalating crisis, as communities unite to demand justice amid a climate of fear and uncertainty for those still missing,” reports indicate. The plea from the Noor family for the safe return of their sons resonates with countless other families across the region who have endured comparable ordeals. Activists and local residents have come together, staging demonstrations across Balochistan to bring attention not only to the...
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The Art of Vietnam: Showcasing the Country’s Talent on a Global Stage

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The Hanoi Art House and ArtBlue Studio galleries showcased a diverse array of Vietnamese art at the fair. This included lacquerware, oil on canvas, and watercolor paintings, among other mediums. The artworks of renowned Vietnamese artists Thanh Chuong, Phuong Binh, Bui Trong Du, and Phan Thu Trang captivated art enthusiasts from the UK and beyond. Their unique styles and techniques left a lasting impression on all who attended. Hoa Angie, the director of Hanoi Art House, expressed that the event provided a valuable platform for international artists, including those from Vietnam, to exhibit and sell their creations. It offered them a rare opportunity to promote their art to a global audience and expand their reach into foreign markets. The Affordable Art Fair, a well-established annual event in the UK with a 25-year legacy, presented approximately 1,000 contemporary pieces from a diverse range of artists. This year’s edition featured exhibitions from 100 galleries, not only from t...
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