Social Inclusion Project, Cultural Exploration, Website Design, Photography
Who am I representing for?
As a Vietnamese student studying abroad, I’ve shared my country’s culture proudly with friends from around the world. Yet, I realized that I had primarily been representing the Kinh ethnic group—just one of Vietnam’s 54 vibrant communities. Therefore, this past May and June, I embarked on a 5-week journey, from the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City to remote northern villages, documenting the unique traditions, art, and lives of six ethnic groups. 🇻🇳🌎
This project has been a profound exploration of cultural diversity, resilience, and the importance of understanding different ways of life. The name Vietnam in Vy is deeply personal, with the “V” in my name representing both "Vy" and "Vietnam", a symbol of my country living within me. Through this journey, I aim to reconnect with my roots, understand the “Vietnamese” I represent abroad, and share this heritage with the world.
The project involves documenting photographs, videos and research on the beauty of culture and people from the ethnic community that I visited. I also took part in 3 different volunteer trips: 2 trips with VEO and 1 with Color Tour, which involved supporting local residents in developing and completing experiential tourism products; ideated, sketched and painted mural for a geographically remote primary school; prepared and provided lunch for a geographically remote satellite boarding school. All the documentation and content was organized and published onto Vietnam in Vy website.
Timeframe:
Travel & Volunteer: May-June, 2024
Website design & Presentation: Nov 2024
Project type: Personal project
Role: Researcher, Designer
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