The city of Phan Rang was recently combined with a larger area to now be known as Phan Rang-Thap Cham (or Phan Rang-Cham Towers). At the edge of Phan Rang sits a crescent-shaped beach with white sand and a view of the mountains. In the late … [Read more...]
Not on sand
“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them will be like a sensible man who built his house on the rock." Matthew 7:24 I've been around lots of sand this week. The area of Phan Rang-Thap Cham is known in part for its inland … [Read more...]
Sunrise over history
Today I am in Phan Rang, looking to learn more about Cham culture. The Cham or Champa people trace their beginnings to an ancient kingdom with records that go as far back as the second century. Over time, however, conflicts with the Khmer and … [Read more...]