VAHF's objectives: To complete the 500 oral histories project by providing the necessary archives of these interviews to be stored and made readily available to the public online. In addition, these interview archives will be used for a documentary film entitled "Viet Story."
Event's highlights: 10+ organizations in Houston joined hands to organize a fundraising exhibit & banquet entitled "Celebration of Amazing Journeys"
Hosting organization representatives: Most reverend Huyen Viet, Reverend Thich Giac Dang, Reverend Pham Huu Tam, Reverend Nguyen Dinh Di, Reverend Nguyen Anh Dung, Law School Alumni Club, Architecture University Alumni, Family of Trung Vuong High School in Houston, Texas, Former Gia Long Student Association in Houston, Texas, Nha Viet Center, Vietnamese Culture & Science Association, etc.
Special guests & entertainers: MC Nam Loc, CS Thanh Lan, CS Thai Ha, CS Ngoc Long, CS Kim Khanh, CS Phuong Nga, CS Mimi Nguyen & The Ocean Band
When: Friday, October 21, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Where: Kim Son Restaurant @ 10603 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77072
Ticket price: $30.00, $60.00 & $100.00 (available @ Phuong My Bookstore or call Dieu Loan @ (713) 468-7243 or Nguyen Linh @ (832) 584-5971
** Exhibits viewing from 5:00 - 11:00 p.m.
** Entertainment from 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
VAHF's Background: Formed in 2005 with the mission to collect, preserve, promote, and celebrate the Vietnamese-American history & heritage.
VAHF's highlights: 500 oral histories project that VAHF is collaborating with the Center for Asian American Studies in Austin, Tesxas and the Union of North American Vietnamese Students Association with 119 Vietnamese Students Association from across the US & Canada.
Directions: http://www.mapquest.com
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