Open Kiều. See what finds you.

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 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.
  
• Rights & support: You keep copyright; non‑exclusive rights requested; modest honoraria planned with funding.
  

This call closed in early 2026. Submissions are under review alongside a series of expert interviews as we shape the Reader.

Questions about the Reader can be directed to mail@tracingkieu.net. See our Project page for where things stand now. Check out our Library page for background materials on The Tale of Kiều.