Tracing Kiều invites creators across the global Vietnamese diaspora to reimagine The Tale of Kiều through contemporary lenses of identity, migration, and belonging. A core method is bói Kiều—opening the poem for guidance and letting a line, image, or theme spark new work. The project is diaspora-led and developed in dialogue with advisors at the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network (DVAN).

The call welcomes writers, visual artists, designers, filmmakers, and performers across generations; Vietnam-based contributors and cross-border collaborations are encouraged. Accepted forms include short fiction, poetry, essays, creative dialogues, short scripts; illustration, comics, collage, photography, photo–text, and storyboards; plus documentation of installation, video, sound, and performance (2D material for print). The focus is on creative works (not Q&A); new and existing works are both eligible; first-person pieces—letters, monologues, or narrative forms shaped from conversation (with consent)—are welcome.

• Express interest: by 01/10/2025 → mail@tracingkieu.net
• More info: See the full call (EN/DE/VN/FR), FAQs, and submission form on the Tracing Kiều site
• Contact: mail@tracingkieu.net