"You Have Freedom Out Here, Like Real Freedom ..." (Black in Vietnam) | MFiles

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I'm black and I've been living in Vietnam for more than 4 years. Best decision of my life. Exposure to racism here is ZERO, at least for me. Vietnamese people, if you don't know, you are the most beautiful people and I want to thank you, a million times, for making me feel so welcome in your country.

"...I want my kids to have a childhood that they don't have to unlearn." Sheesh. Knot in my stomach on that one.

She was so right about fact that Vietnamese are curious about a difference skin colors, it's not racism, just curious.

This is the type of woman that would excel anywhere she decided to live because of her amazing ability to adapt and to be positive.

She's absolutely right about local Vietnamese just being innocently curious about different skin colours and hair textures. And it is NOT just exclusive to black skin and hair. As I white male living in Saigon for a very long time, I cannot count the number of times young people have politely asked (or motioned) to touch the hair on my arms, my beard stubble, or examine my green eyes closely. I've never once felt it was racist, but instead endearingly affectionate and playful. In fact, we usually all end up united in cheerful laughter afterwards. A gentle human touch is the cornerstone of breaking down social barriers. In the West, we build trust and new friends with handshakes. Hand in hand is very intimate too, and rarely considered rude.

As the Nomad Capitalist says: “Go where you are treated best” and many times that is not at the home you grew up. And many times that not even the place where people look like you.

I lived in Vietnam for 4 months when I was working at one of the universities in Hanoi. By far the most rewarding experience, I've ever had. There was an ease of life that I appreciated. My co-workers and teachers ( who taught me Vietnamese) were amazing to me. Cannot wait to go back

🎉 Mọi dân tộc đều xứng đáng có được tự do, bình đẳng, bác ái. ❤ From Việt Nam with love.

“Have zero fcks to give, make the change for yourself “ love her!

"I want my kids to have a childhood that they don't have to unlearn." this statement is so real.

Tôi là người Việt Nam,chúng tôi luôn luôn chào đón các bạn,xem các bạn như những người Việt Nam khác,ở Việt Nam sẽ không có ai phân biệt chủng tộc,màu da cả đâu,nếu các bạn đi ngoài đường và gặp vài người nhìn các bạn thì chỉ vì họ tò mò,hiếu kỳ về các bạn mà thôi,không có sự thù ghét nào đâu,tôi chắc chắn là vậy

If she is still in Vietnam during the pandemic, she is so freaking lucky

She seems to have a peace over her life can't knock that.

Excellent interview. I'm here in Vietnam now and she is absolutely correct. I just wish they had a retirement visa. I'm Black, from America and this is my favorite Asian country.

I remember when I was a child, I learned the song "This Earth is ours" by Truong Quan Luc and put it to music… This song is very popular with Vietnamese children. The most famous lyrics “Black and white gold, Although different skin color Dear friends, we are precious flowers Sunny fragrance and rich color for exciting new life Every flower color is precious and fragrant.”

Just stumbled upon this great and very informative interview. I had been hesitating to travel to Vietnam but this interview has wiped away that fear. I did some cost of living research after watching the video: I will like to live in retirement in Danang because I love beaches.

U guys also welcome in Indonesia :) love from Bali island

Love when people give more respect to Vietnam. Remember when I first studied abroad, people only know Vietnam as poor country, Vietnamese war, dangerous country,etc. It hurted me so bad. Vietnam is beautiful country with rich culture and friendly people.

My boyfriend and I traveled to japan and we loved it so we figured why not travel all over Asia. Next is Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. We hope to eventually move to Vietnam one day!