5th Annual Mỹ Việt Virtual Story Slam - May 29

Celebrate AAPI heritage month with us! Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) is proud to host its annual Mỹ Việt Story Slam event to ensure Vietnamese voices and stories are included in the overall narrative of AAPI heritage month. The Mỹ Việt Story Slam event celebrates the uniquenesses of the Vietnamese community and its diaspora stories and experiences from six storytellers chosen from a worldwide open call for submissions.

Virtual Event Date - May 29th, 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT

Co-hosted by Tracey Nguyễn Mang and special guest Christina Vo!

Join this virtual event by Donation. Whether it's $5 or $100 - No amount is too small - Give what you can. Once a donation is made, we will send you the details to the event! Thank you for your contribution!

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All donations of $20 or more will automatically be entered into the event raffle for a chance to win prizes from this year's sponsors! 100% of donations will go towards supporting the mission of VBP.

This Year's Theme: My Vietnam, Your Vietnam

Inspired by the dual memoir, written by Christina Vo and her father, Nghia M. Vo, MY VIETNAM, YOUR VIETNAM delves into themes of identity and heritage, with stories that present a multifaceted portrayal of Vietnam and its  influence on familial bonds and individual identities. 

This year we asked our storytellers to share their unique connection with Vietnam—whether born there, departed early, or returned by choice. What does Vietnam mean to them? How does it resonate within their family? They shared with us about the common threads and diverse range of emotions.

Visit www.vietnameseboatpeople.org/storyslam2024 for more details.

Proceeds from this fundraiser goes toward the mission of Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) to preserve and carry forward the stories of the Vietnamese diaspora. Our goal is to educate and inspire listeners on the diaspora history of the Vietnamese community and connect people through stories of the human spirit. Through our podcast and public programs such as storytelling workshops and events, story slams, community blogs, conversation kits and journey mapping, we empower people to preserve their own stories and we help to lift up marginalized voices.