Living with Floods: Applying the Adversity Acceptance as Resilience Framework to Flood Management Practices in Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An Ancient Town demonstrates remarkable resilience to flooding through a proactive and holistic approach deeply rooted in transgenerational knowledge. Residents have adapted the town's layout and architecture to flooding, using flood marks on buildings as both symbolic reminders and indicators of potential future scenarios. This study reveals how adversity acceptance—understanding, acknowledging, and adapting to challenges—has shaped flood management practices, integrating modern technology like weather forecasts and social media while also incorporating floods into tourism experiences. The town's long history with flooding, exacerbated by climate change and urban development, underscores a unique blend of environmental adaptation and cultural sustainability.

Nguyen, K. N. (2026). Living with Floods: Applying the Adversity Acceptance as Resilience Framework to Flood Management Practices in Hoi An Ancient Town. TRaNS: Trans -Regional And -National Studies of Southeast Asia, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1017/trn.2026.10015