the first story
Elea
Living with ADHDRead Elea’s story“The diagnosis was a huge relief for me. I stopped asking why I am the way I am and started looking for what my brain needs and how to be kinder to myself.”
a project of the TAMly initiative
A thousand colours. A thousand emotions. A thousand ways to experience the world.
Talking openly about mental health and neurodivergence in the Vietnamese community in Czechia. We create a space where you are not alone with your feelings and experiences.
story gallery
Stories in many colours
Some people perceive the world more intensely. Some think, communicate or feel emotions differently. Muôn màu gives space to stories that often remain invisible.
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More stories are on the way
Every story is created together, at its own pace.
The whole story gallery -
Duong
Living with bipolar disorder
story coming soon -
Giang
Living with autism
story coming soon -
And your story?
Share your story, come to an event or join in the creative work.
A thousand colours. A thousand emotions.
About the project
Muôn màu, “a thousand colours”, opens up the topic of mental health and neurodivergence in the Vietnamese community in Czechia. Through personal stories, art and community gatherings we help break the stigma around mental health problems and create space for sharing.
More about the project and team
“We want to show how differently people can experience the world, and that despite our differences we can understand and enrich each other.”
art and gatherings
The art of sharing
Through creating, we look for ways to express our emotions and experiences, to understand each other better and to feel that we are not alone.
Join our art workshops
The workshop offers a safe space for creating, self-discovery and sharing. With colours and painting we capture emotions and experiences that are sometimes hard to put into words.
The creative process is guided by Veronika Ngo, painter, teacher and author of the book Slyším, že se liším, and Vo Tu Anh, facilitator of TAMly events.
autumn 2026 dates
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Prague · art workshop
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Brno · art workshop
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Prague · art workshop
We are preparing new dates. Write to us at info@tamly.cz or follow @tamly.cz.
- Free entry, just register (the form is in Czech). Places are limited.
- None of the dates suit you? You can ask for another one in the registration form.
- Photos may be taken at the event. Details are in the registration form.
what the project will create
Every story gets its own colour
The experiences of people from the community become paintings, illustrations and texts. Art can bridge language, cultural and generational barriers where expert language falls short.
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exhibition
One of the first exhibitions of our community’s stories
It will openly show the experiences of people from the Vietnamese community in Czechia, with an accompanying programme and a guided tour. The works can then travel on to cafés, community centres and schools.
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brochure
A bilingual brochure in Czech and Vietnamese
Personal stories, illustrations and clear expert explanations in one place. Printed and free to download, so that it reaches parents too.
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paintings
At least 10 original paintings and illustrations
Created from real stories and experiences of people from the community, during workshops and creating together.
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gatherings
Workshops and small support groups
Art workshops for 8–10 people and peer-to-peer groups for 6–10 people. We share safely, without judgement and only as much as you want.
We also think of “minorities within a minority”: people who, besides cultural difference, live with neurodevelopmental or mental health difficulties that others often wrongly see as failure or lack of effort.
project timeline
From workshops to an exhibition
The project culminates in April 2027 with the exhibition opening and the brochure launch. Dates may still change.
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October 2026
Art workshops and a panel discussion
We create, share and talk openly about mental health, without labels.
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November 2026
Art workshops
More sessions in Prague and Brno.
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December 2026 – February 2027
Collecting stories
We are looking for people who want to share their experience. You decide how and how much.
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March 2027
Finishing the brochure
Stories, illustrations and clear expert texts come together in a bilingual brochure.
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April 2027
Exhibition opening and brochure launch
The public sees the community’s paintings and stories for the first time.
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May 2027
End of the project
The brochure stays free to download and the exhibition can travel on.
join the project
How to get involved
Share your story, come to an event or join in the creative work.
Come to one of our events
Our art workshops and gatherings are open to everyone. Pick a date in the events calendar.
Events calendarShare your story
Your own experience with mental health, or as a carer. See below how it works.
How sharing worksHow sharing a story works
Get in touch
Let us know about you, we will get back to you shortly and agree on the next steps.
We meet
Together we set boundaries. We agree on what you want to share, in what form, and whether you want to appear publicly or anonymously.
We create together
Depending on how you take part, this may be an interview, filming, a workshop, artwork or another kind of collaboration.
Brochure and exhibition
With your consent, the stories will be turned into art and become part of the brochure and the exhibition. We are preparing both now.
Taking part is voluntary and non-binding. You decide what you want to share and where your boundaries are.
You can get involved if you…
- want to share your experience of a mental health crisis, burnout or a difficult time in life,
- want to share your experience of a mental illness,
- want to share your experience as a carer – the topic touches you through family, a partner or someone close,
- want to get involved as a professional or partner,
- want to help, collaborate or become part of the team.
Write to us
A few sentences are enough: how you would like to take part and what drew you to Muôn màu. We will get back to you and agree on the next step.
With the form you can send your story fully anonymously, without your name or e-mail. You don’t need to write anything about your health or diagnosis in your first message. We will never publish anything without your explicit consent.
Frequently asked questions
All questions and answersDo I need a diagnosis?
No. The project is not only for people with a diagnosis. We are interested in a diversity of experiences and open dialogue.
Do I have to make my story public?
No. You set your own boundaries. Sharing can be public, anonymous, or remain only part of the shared process.
How can I get involved?
Come to a workshop or community gathering, get to know the project, join in the creative work or share your story with us. Taking part is voluntary and non-binding.
Do I need to know how to paint?
No. The workshops are not about the result but about the process itself. All you need is the wish to come and try.
How much does a workshop cost?
Nothing – the workshops are free. Just register in advance. Places are limited to 8–10 people, so there is room for everyone.
Why do you connect stories with art?
Because not everything can be put into words. Colour, an image or creating can be another way to capture your own experience.
Do you see the world a little differently too?
Come with an open mind. Get to know other people’s stories. Or let us get to know yours.