Tô Văn Lai

Nguyen Cao Ky Duyen, left, is the long-time emcee of the "Paris by Night" show. She is also the daughter of Nguyen Cao Ky, the former South Vietnam leader.

For Vietnamese, ‘Paris By Night’ is a mix of Vegas, nostalgia and pre-war culture

February 10, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

For 30 years, a variety show has helped Vietnamese expatriates remember the past and pass down their culture and anti-communist politics. Part comedy and part musical extravaganza, the show has become a family tradition for many Vietnamese around the world.