Thong Vo

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13th anniversary of Peaceful Bamboo Family (Tinh Truc Gia)

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Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Nationality: Vietnam

Biography: Thong Vo (born in 1990) is a documentary photographer from Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Thong graduated from RMIT Vietnam University with Communication degree, having worked in Creative and Digital Media fields before switching to photography. He built... MORE

Hue, Vietnam - April 2022.

As part of my personal project, documenting life at Peaceful Bamboo Family, I had the privilege to attend the 13th anniversary of the community. Here, I made a short photojournalism session, recording the vibe, activities and emotions as the organization celebrated its birthday.

Early morning sunlight as I arrived at Tinh Truc Gia.

Ms. Thao, one of the host team ... community since establishment.

Ms. Thao, one of the host team members, stuck pictures on the wall. The photos showed remarkable milestones of the community since establishment.

Preparations moving on with raising decorative curtains.

It's showtime! Ms. Ngan, t...ther everyone's attention.

It's showtime! Ms. Ngan, the event host, started the anniversary with a ritual etiquette to gather everyone's attention.

Wishes were sent to the communi...ade beautiful videos like this.

Wishes were sent to the community via recorded video calls. Due to the pandemic, friends and colleagues cannot attend the anniversary in person, so they made beautiful videos like this.

Madam Lisi Ha Vinh gave a welco...der of Tinh Truc Gia community.

Madam Lisi Ha Vinh gave a welcome speech. Looking at her was Dr. Ha Vinh Tho, Founder of Tinh Truc Gia community.

The jubilant look.

Energetic performances from Tin...ng hard for this special event.

Energetic performances from Tinh Truc Gia's residents. They have been training hard for this special event.

Games and quizzes to spark up the atmosphere.

Everyone was really enjoy the fun time!

By night time, as the Moon rose...eated a great atmospheric mood.

By night time, as the Moon rose, the whole community was lightened up by warm cozy bulbs. The majestic contrast of warm lights and twilight blue sky created a great atmospheric mood.

Candles on, meals well-served. All are ready for the party.

Kids were playing when waiting for the kick-start of the banquet.

Madam Lisi Ha Vinh presented an...articipating in a public event.

Madam Lisi Ha Vinh presented another welcome speech to all residents and guests attending the party. This is the very first time since the outburst of the pandemic that Tinh Truc Gia welcomed such numerous people participating in a public event.

The holding hands proved streng...e community through challenges.

The holding hands proved strengths and consolidations of the community through challenges.

Although a semi-pro music band ...ent, singing and dancing along.

Although a semi-pro music band was invited to perform, all residents greatly warmly welcomed to show their talent, singing and dancing along.

Great joy and excitement seen on the faces of audience.

Quiet moments juxtaposed with loud ones.

Ms. Thao quietly obser...eartfelt "Thank-you".

Ms. Thao quietly observed the performance behind the stage. It was a huge effort of the whole Tinh Truc Gia community to make this anniversary happen. And people like Thao, who put heart and soul and great love for this community, deserve a heartfelt "Thank-you".

No more champagne, and the cand...ing up their cozy warm lights.

No more champagne, and the candles already faded. As the party was over, behind the closed door of Tinh Truc Gia, red lanterns kept sparkling up their cozy warm lights.

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Thumbnail of Early morning sunlight as I arrived at Tinh Truc Gia.

Thumbnail of Ms. Thao, one of the host team m_e community since establishment.

Thumbnail of Preparations moving on with raising decorative curtains.

Thumbnail of It's showtime! Ms. Ngan, th_ather everyone's attention.

Thumbnail of Wishes were sent to the communit_made beautiful videos like this.

Thumbnail of Madam Lisi Ha Vinh gave a welcom_nder of Tinh Truc Gia community.

Thumbnail of Energetic performances from Tinh_ing hard for this special event.

Thumbnail of Games and quizzes to spark up the atmosphere.

Thumbnail of Everyone was really enjoy the fun time!

Thumbnail of By night time, as the Moon rose,_reated a great atmospheric mood.

Thumbnail of Candles on, meals well-served. All are ready for the party.

Thumbnail of Kids were playing when waiting for the kick-start of the banquet.

Thumbnail of Madam Lisi Ha Vinh presented ano_participating in a public event.

Thumbnail of The holding hands proved strengt_he community through challenges.

Thumbnail of Although a semi-pro music band w_lent, singing and dancing along.

Thumbnail of Great joy and excitement seen on the faces of audience.

Thumbnail of Quiet moments juxtaposed with loud ones.

Thumbnail of Ms. Thao quietly observ_heartfelt "Thank-you".

Thumbnail of No more champagne, and the candl_ling up their cozy warm lights.

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13th anniversary of Peaceful Bamboo Family (Tinh Truc Gia)

Copyright Thong Vo 2024

Date of Work Apr 2022 - Apr 2022

Updated May 2022

Location Hue, Vietnam

Topics Anniversary, Community, Happiness, Hope, Journalism, NGO, Personal project, Personal Projects, Photography, Photojournalism, Social issue

Summary

As part of my personal project, documenting life at Peaceful Bamboo Family, I had the privilege to attend the 13th anniversary of the community. Here, I made a short photojournalism session, recording the vibe, activities and emotions as the organization celebrated its birthday.