Vietnam Road Trip with Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim – ZDF Portal
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Main Topic: A new “Terra X” documentary following Mai Thi nguyen-Kim’s journey through Vietnam.
Key Highlights:
* Presenter: Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim, a science journalist born and raised in Germany, is exploring Vietnam – a country she knows primarily through her parents’ stories.
* focus: The documentary explores the contrast between tradition and modernity, chaos and calm in Vietnam. It delves into the Vietnamese “Vui” – a feeling of serenity and joy of life.
* Locations & Experiences:
* Hanoi: Experiencing the bustling city and its unique traffic.
* Old Quarter (Hanoi): Exploring the shops, street food (especially Pho), and spices.
* Cuc Phuong National Park: Researching rainforest biodiversity with a german-Vietnamese team.
* Hue: Learning about the Nguyen dynasty and the common surname “Nguyen.” Discussing climate change and flooding.
* Trang An & Halong Bay: Experiencing the karst landscapes and beauty of these areas.
* Ho Chi Minh City: Exploring the energetic metropolis, street food, and coffee culture.
* Mekong Delta: Immersing in life on the water, floating markets, and rice fields.
* Themes: The program highlights the interconnectedness of culture,nature,and science in Vietnam.
* Accessibility: The program will be available with subtitles, audio description, and sign language (web and app).
Broadcast Information:
* ZDF-Streaming-Portal: Available from Friday, December 26th, 2025.
* ZDF: Thursday,January 1st,2026,at 7:15 p.m.
Image Caption: The image shows Hanoi traffic, described as chaotic yet fluid, likened to a swarm of insects. (Copyright: ZDF/Maike Simone)