A country defined by war, Vietnam has struggled with its identity as a communist nation. Vietnam has been defamed widely as heavily communist mainly by military and industrial influences, carrying over a negative connotation. No nation, however, has redirected its own poignant narrative more beautifully than Vietnam. Throughout the world, diasporas of Vietnamese boat and airplane people are turning their uprooted immigration stories into accounts of opportunistic journeys. Communities of diaspora are reclaiming their rich Vietnamese history and culture: By using the scars caused by the war and wearing them as a badge of honor and pride for everyone to see. Vietnamese and Vietnamese-American music producers collaborate on projects that showcase themes of the war to the community, resulting in not only increased cultural fervor, but a sensational "global music industry". Add to that a gigantic Tet festival in Orange County to kick off Mung Mot, and Vietnam's status as a culturally deep powerhouse is signified.
At what point do communties of diaspora intersect?
Kieu Linh Caroline Valverde. “Introduction: Transnationalizing Viet Nam.”
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