- Went to Karaoke last night and it was lots of fun
- Going to Batam Monday evening until Thursday to look at shipyards
- Going to buy laptop at SimLim Square (even though everyone told me it would be cheaper in Asia to buy, Fry's Outlet in Fishers, IN is cheaper) tomorrow
- Going to the Vietnamese exhibit in the "Asian Civilisations Museum" with Mama Bear and FM. I'm really excited about it!
- I keep looking for Banh Beo Nha Trang-style, but it is impossible.
- Been spending the end of this week just looking for condos/apartments. Interestinglah.
- MamaBear flew in this morning!
This exhibition will focus on one of Asia’s fastest growing economies – Vietnam - from its mythical origins to the rising economic power it has become today. Visitors will be able to explore Vietnam's unique cultural identity, as seen in the diverse material cultures that developed over the past 2,500 years.
This rich legacy is the result of different cultural influences, which were absorbed and adapted. The advanced bronze technology of the Dong Son culture of northern Vietnam some 2,500 years ago, shared similarities with Chinese traditions and was also exported to other parts of Southeast Asia. The Viet culture of the northern Red River region, was heavily influenced by China during the first 1,000 years of the common era, when the region was under Chinese rule. In central Vietnam, the Hindu Buddhist kingdom of Champa left an important legacy of temples and sculpture, inspired by Indian traditions.
In the highlands and other remote areas, tribal communities involved in cross-border trade also engaged in the process of cross-cultural adaptation. Important pieces from national museums around Vietnam, will be exhibited in this exhibition, including archaeological materials, sculpture, textiles and ethnographic objects. Some exhibits will come from private collections and the ACM’s own collection.
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