Globalization and the Public Cartographies of Vietnam Idol

Globalization and the Public Cartographies of Vietnam Idol

This article I found it interesting how it was relating it to the American version of “American Idol” from Vietnam idol the concept of the show is similar as in there is people performing but rather it was to expand Vietnamese identities and recognition for those who win.  It offers a sense of unity to the Vietnamese people and allows for an opportunity to represent the country, as spoken in the article “winners receive a recording deal, money, and the crown title of “idol” for their countries” (pg. 888). When I first read that it gave me an impression as if by winning these people will earn power and recognition from the people outside of their country. It is almost like an identity they are earning. As the article states it is a “nation building project and is seen as a matter furthering culture democracy”. This quote reminded me of the lesson on neoliberalism because it signifies the start of a new freedom. Freedom as in the freedom to express the culture’s beliefs and also gain recognition to what people in Vietnam value. This article also spoke about the industrializing of the economy which is allowing for the idol to come to popularity. I thought overall this article was refreshing to read because it allows me to see different perspectives of people participating in Vietnam idol, its not just about getting a reward, the biggest thing is earning recognition for the country.