The interview begins with Vương recounting how he left Vietnam at twenty-four years old and traveled for two years until arriving in Portland. Vương came to Portland because one of his father’s students lived in Oregon and was able to sponsor him and his older brother. After summarizing his immigration, Vương talks about establishing a life for himself in the Northwest, relating some of the difficulties he encountered and covering his career experience. Afterwards, he explains his religious affiliations and talks about how began his hobby as a photographer. Next, Vương talks about how he met his wife in the Philippines and ponders his children’s relationship to Vietnamese culture and language.
The interview begins with Vương recounting how he left Vietnam at twenty-four years old and traveled for two years until arriving in Portland. Vương came to Portland because one of his father’s students lived in Oregon and was able to sponsor him and his older brother. After summarizing his immigration, Vương talks about establishing a life for himself in the Northwest, relating some of the difficulties he encountered and covering his career experience. Afterwards, he explains his religious affiliations and talks about how began his hobby as a photographer. Next, Vương talks about how he met his wife in the Philippines and ponders his children’s relationship to Vietnamese culture and language.