Four thousand years ago, when the Vietnamese tribe journeyed from the south of China to their new home in the north of Vietnam, a curious bird joined them in flocks. This creature was so distinctive that it was given a name - chim lac - and engraved on ancient bronze drums. It became a symbol of migration and new beginnings.
The chim lac lives on in our logo to symbolize our own new beginnings. My name is Danny. Four years ago, my family and I journeyed from Saigon in the south of Vietnam to New Brunswick so I could get a great education at UNB. But we stayed because this is a welcoming place to create new opportunities. |
Opening this business with my family is hard work - making a start in a new country is full of challenges. But we see the opportunity to bring delicious, healthy Vietnamese food to eager people. We see the opportunity to provide a starting point for new immigrants to Canada. We see the opportunity to make new friends and overcome culture gaps by working together. And we know this all starts with small beginnings.
Right now, we have a market stand and bicycle delivery. We dream of eventually opening a restaurant downtown, and expanding Beyond Saigon across the region. First, we have lots of learning to do! Thank you for joining us on our journey. |