The Diasporic Vietnamese Artist Network (DVAN) and the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center (APICC) present the Third San Francisco Vietnamese American Poetry & Art Festival, a premiere showcase for Vietnamese American writers and artists. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 28 at the African American Arts and Culture Complex from 7-9 pm. Hosted by … [Read more...] about Video Mondays: DVAN Hosting 3rd SF Vietnamese American Poetry and Art Festival
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Marvelous Metaphors: Art as Visual Poetry [Event]
Attention all art lovers, the Vietnamese American Arts and Letters Association (VAALA) will soon be launching Marvelous Metaphors: Art as Visual Poetry, an exhibit guest curated by Thuy N. D. Tran and showcasing recent works by artists Trinh Mai, Christine Nguyen, Tammy Nguyen, Trinh Ponce, Dao Strom and Van Tran. Marvelous Metaphors marks an important milestone for the VAALA … [Read more...] about Marvelous Metaphors: Art as Visual Poetry [Event]
Mao or Meow: The Story Behind the Year of the Cat
In our Lunar New Year greeting, VTP directed readers to one possible explanation of why other cultures celebrate the Year of the Rabbit, while Vietnam celebrates the Year of the Cat. Not satisfied with this explanation alone, Lana decided to fill readers in on the rest of the narrative. Happy Year of the Cat! No, sorry, I meant rabbit. Just kidding, cat it was. … [Read more...] about Mao or Meow: The Story Behind the Year of the Cat
Giving Experience: Should the Vietnamese Diaspora Community take a page from Birthright Israel?
“I’m afraid that my child won’t understand the culture (s)he came from.” This is one of the main concerns I’ve heard from parents since I started working with OneVietnam Network. We’re reaching the era of 2nd generation Vietnamese Americans—those who were born here and have never stepped foot in their homeland. I’ve always believed that the best way to experience culture is … [Read more...] about Giving Experience: Should the Vietnamese Diaspora Community take a page from Birthright Israel?
The Bagua Mirror
I was about twenty years old before I finally noticed a strange old mirror hanging above the doorway of my parents’ home. It was cheap looking. It was just a piece of wood cut into an octagon with a mirror in the middle covered with cheap paint. My parents have such a beautiful home. Only a few years before they had not only remodeled but rebuilt the house from the bottom up, … [Read more...] about The Bagua Mirror