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[Event] California and Beyond: A Symposium with Vietnamese American Writers and Artists

April 17, 2012 by VTP Editor Leave a Comment

There will be an upcoming symposium on Vietnamese American writers and artists at Stanford University's Stanford Humanities Center at the end of this month. Here's the event blurb: We have gathered together a group of the most prominent and important Vietnamese and Vietnamese American artists, poets, film-makers, and essayists for a one-day symposium. These artists are core … [Read more...] about [Event] California and Beyond: A Symposium with Vietnamese American Writers and Artists

Trailer: Giap and the Last Iron Board Factory

April 8, 2012 by James Bao Leave a Comment

Tony Nguyen, director of Enforcing the Silence, has a new project, and it's called "Giap and the Last Iron Board Factory."  It's about a Vietnamese mother retiring from working in a factory in Indiana after more than 30 years.  The trailer drew some emotions out of me.  It reminded me of how tough my parents had to be to build a life here in America; how they never complained. … [Read more...] about Trailer: Giap and the Last Iron Board Factory

Video Mondays: DVAN Hosting 3rd SF Vietnamese American Poetry and Art Festival

April 2, 2012 by VTP Editor Leave a Comment

  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

Marvelous Metaphors: Art as Visual Poetry [Event]

August 11, 2011 by VTP Editor Leave a Comment

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

February 28, 2011 by lanahuyen Leave a Comment

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

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