Quê Hương: Homeland, Mother, and Memory

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Some questions to think about...

1. Compare quê hương with words such as homeland, hometown, motherland, patria, paese natale, or a similar word in your language. Which word feels closest? Which word feels more formal, emotional, or personal?

2. What does it mean to remember one’s roots? Think about language, food, family stories, holidays, places, names, or visits. Can a person have more than one set of roots?

There are no right or wrong answers. Every story adds something new to our conversation. Did something in the episode surprise you? Is there a word you want to understand better? Let us know. We read every comment and look forward to learning from you.