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The street sellers of flowers bring a touch of culture to the streets on special days. They have unique stories and motivations for their work, providing an air of celebration while giving commuters the opportunity to purchase a special gift for a loved one. As I ride through Go Vap District, I ponder the origins of these flower sellers and their reasons for choosing this line of work. Bouquets of artificial flowers are sold ahead of Valentine’s Day on a sidewalk in District 12, Ho Chi Minh City. Picture taken on February 13, 2023. Photo: Dong Nguyen / Tuoi Tre News While each seller has their own unique story, many of them are students who use these special occasions to earn some extra money for their education. They often take a day or two off from their studies to spend up to 18 hours selling the flowers they purchased the day before or early in the morning. It can be a challenging experience for these young entrepreneurs, but it also offers them an opportunity to get ...

Opened on April 19, the exhibition is the continuation of Vietnamese-origin artists’ journey to explore their homeland that started in 2022. A large number of visitors from different groups and ages, especially young Vietnamese, have come to the event. On display are items reflecting typical things, landscapes, and images of the past, traditional meals that connect family generations, and traditional foods deeply intertwined with the memory of Vietnam and the Vietnamese identity that parents want to pass down to future generations in the places they have settled down. Visitors are greeted by a striking urban landscape installation constructed from Vietnamese plastic stools, highlighting the psychogeography of migrant populations. The main room showcases object-based works on a low white table, inviting viewers to sit on bamboo carpets to engage with the works. A space featuring a traditional-style altar of Vietnamese people also shows visitors a typical image of the country....