When I took this picture at Pho Saigon in Wailuku, I noticed how the sign and menu include Vietnamese words that I usually don’t pay attention to. Being there made me realize how many languages are around us in Maui without us even thinking about it. The Vietnamese writing shows how important this restaurant is for the local Vietnamese community and anyone who enjoys their food. It also made me think about how language connects people to their culture, even far from home. Seeing Vietnamese used so naturally in public helped me understand how multilingual Hawaiʻi really is.
Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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Monserrat Diaz
United States
Seattle
El centro de la Raza, a place where anyone is welcomed and a place that is free!
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Monserrat Diaz
United States
Seattle
The colors are gorgeous, reminded me of my childhood!
Lingscape
