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Bill Bailey Explores Hoi An: Tradition Meets Modernity

3/1/2026

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Bill Bailey travels in Vietnam to explore Hoi An's history and culture, experiencing the lantern ritual and meeting locals.
He visits the My Son Sanctuary (4th century) and Linh Ung Pagoda, where he notes the 'monkey mafia'.
Chef Tran Thanh Duc shares his resilience, having fled to the United States as a teenager.
Bailey reflects on balancing tradition and modernity, noting local crafts and the enduring Vietnamese spirit.

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Story summary

Bill Bailey travels in Vietnam to explore Hoi An's history and culture, experiencing the lantern ritual and meeting locals.
He visits the My Son Sanctuary (4th century) and Linh Ung Pagoda, where he notes the 'monkey mafia'.
Chef Tran Thanh Duc shares his resilience, having fled to the United States as a teenager.
Bailey reflects on balancing tradition and modernity, noting local crafts and the enduring Vietnamese spirit.