The Ly family, who established America’s only baijiu distillery in Portland, Oregon, pose for a photograph on the rooftop of their refugee accommodation in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of Michelle Ly
The Vietnamese immigrant family turning America on to baijiu, China’s favourite fiery tipple
- When the seven members of the Ly family landed in Portland, Oregon, they brought with them their knowledge of baijiu distilling
- The five siblings now honour their late father’s legacy through the Vinn Distillery
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Wine and Spirits
The Ly family, who established America’s only baijiu distillery in Portland, Oregon, pose for a photograph on the rooftop of their refugee accommodation in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of Michelle Ly
Journey of the Skyluck: freighter carried 2,600 people to Hong Kong in 1979
The first chapter of a two-part story recounts how the communist takeover of Saigon led to thousands of Chinese-Vietnamese fleeing their country
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Refugees