On Monday, I was introduced to SAVICE, another great example of a group of successful Vietnamese Americans quietly giving back to the economically disadvantaged in Vietnam. The SAVICE's (SAve a VIetnamese Child with Education) mission is noble: change a child's life in Vietnam by creating educational opportunities. Their vision is striking: raise funds to provide scholarships … [Read more...] about Play Golf to Build Schools in Vietnam
OneVietnam Asks Friends: This Week’s Responses
Since the launch of our 10K Fan Race campaign last week, we've asked a question to our Facebook faithful once a day. So if you're not yet a fan, make sure to sign up and join the conversation here. Thank you friends for all the comments and interactions you've shared on our Facebook wall. We're also on Twitter, don't miss out on the conversation on there as well. Here is a … [Read more...] about OneVietnam Asks Friends: This Week’s Responses
Bourdain Loves Vietnam, OneVietnam Loves Him Too
Anthony Bourdain does it again! He is returning to "his favorite place on Earth," Vietnam, on the upcoming No Reservation episode on Monday, March 29. During his last visit, he seriously considered moving to Vietnam. See our blog on this episode here. This time, Anthony Bourdain is taking his show to Vietnam's Central Highlands. You'll see Bourdain at Linh Phong Monastery … [Read more...] about Bourdain Loves Vietnam, OneVietnam Loves Him Too
A Village Called Versailles
In a New Orleans neighborhood called Versailles, a tight-knit group of Vietnamese Americans overcame obstacles to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina, only to have their homes threatened by a new government-imposed toxic landfill. The film A VILLAGE CALLED VERSAILLES is the empowering story of how the Versailles people, who have already suffered so much in their lifetime, turn a … [Read more...] about A Village Called Versailles
Cool Event: San Francisco International Asian Film Festival
The largest showcase of new Asian and Asian American films is only days away! Since 1982, the Center for Asian American Media (CAAM) has presented the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival every March, one of the Bay Area's most celebrated events. CAAM is topping it off this year with an amazing lineup of 100+ films by and about Asian and Asian Americans. … [Read more...] about Cool Event: San Francisco International Asian Film Festival