A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family

Going back in time, since 2010 with the first project "Tougher than time - Journey to the world of the elderly" photographing my Grandmother, until the moment when I felt in love and really practiced documentary photography the past 3 years, the idea of a photo reportage project with the theme "Community" has always been cherished in me.

What does community mean to us?
Do we choose the community we belong to, or does the community choose its members?
Is community the feeling of belonging and security, knowing that you will be supported and protected?

With family reportage photography, I have found some meanings in a small, familiar community. What about a larger society?

Last April, through the connection from an old colleague, I had the opportunity to live and integrate with such a community - a house with the beautiful name "Tinh Truc Gia" (Peaceful Bamboo Family) in the ancient capital Hue, Vietnam. This photo series captured a few insights about life, experience and feelings of the people who are attached to a special committed job at this place.

A special school for young people with intellectual disabilities in Hue, Tinh... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - Mornings at Tinh Truc Gia always begin with the...

Mornings at Tinh Truc Gia always begin with the "Circle" activity,... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - As a community following the Camphill movement, Tinh Truc...

As a community following the Camphill movement, Tinh Truc Gia creates an... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - Biodynamic garden is the soul of Tinh Truc Gia. The...

Biodynamic garden is the soul of Tinh Truc Gia. The garden is seen as a... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - What the garden can teach young people is very rich. From...

What the garden can teach young people is very rich. From pushing a turtle... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - Embraced by nature, by the peaceful green color of the...

Embraced by nature, by the peaceful green color of the trees, the blade of... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - Life at Tinh Truc Gia is a diverse combination of...

Life at Tinh Truc Gia is a diverse combination of culture, people and... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - Two days at Tinh Truc Gia, I witnessed countless...

Two days at Tinh Truc Gia, I witnessed countless hand-holdings of teachers... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - Interaction, connection, understanding and sharing as a...

Interaction, connection, understanding and sharing as a united group,... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - At Tinh Truc Gia, working is the best lesson. There are...

At Tinh Truc Gia, working is the best lesson. There are always new activities... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - Art is part of life. Through the lens of art, residents...

Art is part of life. Through the lens of art, residents can express emotions... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - If the art studio is colorful, the bakery is full of...

If the art studio is colorful, the bakery is full of fragrance. Baking is as... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - The kitchen, "5-star restaurant" of Tinh Truc...

The kitchen, "5-star restaurant" of Tinh Truc Gia is busy preparing... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - Housework is extremely important, as it helps community...

Housework is extremely important, as it helps community members feel... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - The names on the stainless steel cups, neatly arranged in...

The names on the stainless steel cups, neatly arranged in the kitchen... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - Bright faces during playtime, in the late dimmed twilight...

Bright faces during playtime, in the late dimmed twilight of Hue. Advocacy... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - During my time at Tinh Truc Gia, the eyes I touched...

During my time at Tinh Truc Gia, the eyes I touched seemed to contain... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - …or the affectionate "I like you" eyes...

…or the affectionate "I like you" eyes of the adorable guy... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - Ms. Thao's moment of leisure amidst the sound of...

Ms. Thao's moment of leisure amidst the sound of bamboo rustling in the... READ ON

A day in life at Peaceful Bamboo Family - Stepping out of the gate of Tinh Truc Gia, I came across...

Stepping out of the gate of Tinh Truc Gia, I came across these words on the... READ ON

Thong Vo

Thong Vo

Saigon-based photographer whose works focus on documenting diverse family & society issues with a sense of empathy and understanding at core of his practice.