Tracing Kiều invites creatives of the global Vietnamese diaspora to respond to The Tale of Kiều – in writing, image, sound, performance, or hybrid formats. We treat bói Kiều as a prompt: open the poem, choose a couplet, scene, or character, and let it spark new work.
At a glance
- Who: Writers, artists, and makers across literary, visual/graphic, and time‑based/spatial media (2D documentation considered for print). We prioritize creative works. We prioritize creative works over traditional Q&A. Select first-person pieces – letters, monologues, or narratives shaped from conversations – are welcome, including from older contributors.
- Languages: English (working), Vietnamese, German, French, and other diaspora languages; translation/bilingual where possible.
- Key dates: Express interest by 1 October 2025 → mail@tracingkieu.net.
Final submissions: December 2025 / January 2026. - Rights & support: You keep copyright; non‑exclusive rights requested; modest honoraria planned with funding.
Full details + PDF, Questions, Contact: Please see our Call page to download the detailed Call for Contributions. Check out our FAQ and Resources pages, and contact us if you have any questions.
Who we are: Tracing Kiều is an independent, diaspora‑led project building an international anthology that will extend into an exhibition, a discourse program, and a digital platform. Learn more about our vision here and meet the team.
