^

Opinion

Vietnamese sailor sings his native songs for fun

- The Ear -
August 10, 2011 | 12:00am

ROADSIDE CONCERT. A lot of pedestrians enjoyed watching and listening to an Asian foreigner singing on the sidewalk outside Plaza Independencia one afternoon last week. Many thought he was Japanese but it turned out he was a Vietnamese sailor. He sang in his native language and thrilled listeners when he sang two French songs.

NOT A BEGGAR. At first it was believed by some that he was a beggar. But no. He was an educated Vietnamese who just wanted to give Pinoys some samples of Vietnamese songs. He spoke good English. He said he often does an impromptu one-man roadside concert when visiting a friendly place.

AFTERNOON

ASIAN

BEGGAR

CONCERT

ONE

PINOYS

PLAZA INDEPENDENCIA

ROADSIDE

SANG

SONGS

VIETNAMESE
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest

Mass transport

By SKETCHES | By Ana Marie Pamintuan | 13 hours ago
Since Nov. 16, employees of The STAR living in northern Metro Manila have enjoyed easier travel to the office.
Opinion
fbtw

Money politics

By COMMONSENSE | By Marichu A. Villanueva | 13 hours ago
All hell broke loose, so to speak.
Opinion
fbtw

Good news/ bad news; better?

By CTALK | By Cito Beltran | 13 hours ago
Last Saturday, I received word that the Department of Health released a report about the current state of dengue in the country. In the report, the DOH announced that the number of dengue-related deaths in 2024 so...
Opinion
fbtw

‘No joke’

By EYES WIDE OPEN | By Iris Gonzales | 1 day ago
Filipinos woke up yesterday to yet another drama that unfolded in this nation of 120 million.
Opinion
fbtw

Ending gender-based violence: Ngayon na ang oras!

By LETTER FROM AUSTRALIA | By HK Yu, PSM | 1 day ago
In the lead-up to the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Nov. 25, I would like to share my reflections on how Australia and the Philippines are standing shoulder-to-shoulder to advance...
Opinion
fbtw
Latest
abtest

How much to save the world?

By Best Practices | By Brian Poe Llamanzares | 1 day ago
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s twenty-ninth Conference of the Parties just ended and apparently we need One Point Three trillion dollars (USD 1.3 trillion or P76.56 trillion) annually...
Opinion
fbtw

Why I am so grateful this Thanksgiving

By IMMIGRATION CORNER | By Michael J. Gurfinkel | 1 day ago
Thanksgiving is when people step back and reflect on all of the wonderful things and events to be grateful for and to give thanks to those people who played such a key role in helping us achieve them.
Opinion
fbtw

Solomonic

By FIRST PERSON | By Alex Magno | 2 days ago
Mary Jane Veloso, convicted drug trafficker, will be returning home soon. This represents the triumph of diplomacy and goodwill over all else.
Opinion
fbtw

Lessons in food waste

By FOOD FOR THOUGHT | By Chit U. Juan | 2 days ago
It’s my second time to be a judge at the NFS or National Food Showdown in Lipa this year.
Opinion
fbtw

Marcos Jr. gifts deeper military presence to US

By AT GROUND LEVEL | By Satur C. Ocampo | 2 days ago
Within two-and-a-half years in Malacañang, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has practically gifted the United States its intent to re-establish a deeper and stronger military presence and influence in the Philippine...
Opinion
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with