I’m Vina Vo, a Vietnamese American writer of personal essays, memoir and the occasional poem — and I design workshops and long-table gatherings that bring people together.
On inheritance, rice, and the things we didn’t say out loud.
Read the essayWe set out more cups than we had guests, in case.
Sat, Nov 14 · 10am–1pm · a backyard in Oakland
A morning writing workshop for anyone who grew up between languages. We’ll cook one dish together, eat it, and write about the words we don’t have in English.
Sun, Dec 6 · 2–5pm · a tea house in San Francisco
An afternoon of tea and letter-writing to family across the ocean — or across the table. Paper, pens and stamps provided. Come alone; leave with a few new friends.
A letter every now and then: a friendly music, the next gathering before it’s announced, and something I’ve been reading.