Vietnam Society and the MLK Library hosted an in-depth conversation on the new English translation of The Tale of Kiều, featuring translators Bình Nguyễn and Vinh Quốc Nguyễn in dialogue with moderator Thuý Đinh.

Vietnam Society and the Smithsonian NMAA hosted a 25th anniversary screening of Vertical Rays of the Sun, followed by an intimate conversation with director Tran Anh Hung and filmmaker Tony Bui.

At Columbia University, Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and photographer Peter Steinhauer joined moderator Tony Bui for a powerful conversation on memory, trauma, and the healing role of the arts.

Peter Steinhauer’s photo exhibition in Portland documented the historic cathedrals of Vietnam’s Red River Delta and highlighted their artistic and cultural significance.

A national conversation series featuring Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai and photographer Peter Steinhauer explored memory, healing, and the role of the arts fifty years after the war.

Amanda Nguyen discussed her memoir Saving Five at the MLK Library, sharing her journey of resilience, activism, and Vietnamese American identity with a full audience.

Writers, designers, and chefs gathered at the MLK Library for Fashion and Food: A Tết Celebration, sharing stories, demonstrations, and traditions that honor Vietnamese identity.

Vietnam Society brought Vietnamese crafts, traditions, and cultural storytelling to more than 15,000 families at the Smithsonian’s Lunar New Year Market celebrating the Year of the Wood Snake.

Vietnam Society presented a traditional Tết altar and feast at the DAR Museum, offering visitors a meaningful introduction to Vietnamese Lunar New Year customs.

Vietnam Week 2024 brought together artists, authors, and audiences across Washington, DC for concerts, screenings, and dialogues celebrating Vietnamese creativity and heritage.

Authors Susan Lieu and Hai Trieu Nguyen joined Vietnam Society for a conversation on healing, emotion, and intergenerational understanding during the Smithsonian’s IlluminAsia Festival.

Vietnam Society joined MOAPIA for Foodelicious Night, a culinary celebration of AAPI chefs and creativity during Heritage Month in Washington, DC.

Viet Thanh Nguyen spoke at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art about adapting The Sympathizer for television and the challenges of translating Vietnamese stories to the screen.

Vietnam Society celebrated the Year of the Dragon with a landmark Tết program at the Smithsonian and DAR Museum, featuring the first U.S. Hầu đồng ritual and traditional altars from Vietnam.

Viet Thanh Nguyen discussed his memoir A Man of Two Faces at the MLK Library, exploring identity, exile, and the power of storytelling.

Vietnam Week 2023 celebrated authentic Vietnamese voices through film, literature, and community gatherings that bridged generations across Washington, DC.

Vietnam Society supported LayeRhythm Live at the Lincoln Theatre, blending music, movement, and Vietnamese textile artistry.

Vietnam Society participated in the White House AANHPI Heritage Month Forum, joining national leaders to celebrate culture, leadership, and impact.

Andrea Nguyen discussed Ever-Green Vietnamese with Joe Yonan at the Smithsonian, followed by tastings by Chef Kevin Tien of Moon Rabbit.

Mekong: SOUL blended traditional Vietnamese instruments and contemporary composition in a moving journey along the Mekong River.