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More than 2,000 community members gathered at Little Saigon's Freedom Plaza this year for the Institute's annual April 30th Remembrance Vigil — the largest turnout in the event's history. Participants held candles, shared personal testimonies, and renewed their collective commitment to preserving the memory of the fall of Saigon.
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The Institute's Vietnamese American Heritage curriculum has been formally adopted by three Orange County school districts, bringing refugee history and cultural identity education to over 12,000 students.
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In partnership with local civic organizations, the Institute's fall voter registration campaign successfully registered 800 new Vietnamese American voters ahead of the November election.
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The VietAmerican Legacy Institute was honored with the California Nonprofit Excellence Award for its outstanding contributions to cultural preservation and community education.
Read moreAfter months of advocacy, the Garden Grove City Council unanimously passed a resolution formally recognizing the Yellow Flag of the Republic of Vietnam as a symbol of the Vietnamese American community.
Read moreThe Institute's oral history project has now recorded and preserved over 500 first-person testimonies from Vietnamese refugees and their families — a milestone in our mission to protect living memory.
Read moreSixty high school students completed the Institute's inaugural Summer Youth Leadership Program, gaining skills in community organizing, cultural advocacy, and Vietnamese American history.
Read moreUpcoming events
A solemn ceremony honoring Vietnamese American veterans and their service. Featuring a keynote address, wreath laying, and community reception.
An evening of storytelling featuring newly recorded oral histories from community elders. Open to all ages. Light refreshments provided.
Our signature annual gala celebrating the year's achievements and raising funds for the Institute's 2027 programs. Formal attire. Tickets required.
Ring in the Lunar New Year with the community. Traditional performances, food, cultural exhibits, and a children's activity area.
Press & media
Little Saigon's Legacy Institute Is Redefining How Vietnamese American History Is Taught
Preserving the Stories of Vietnamese Refugees Before They Are Lost
Garden Grove Nonprofit Wins State Award for Cultural Preservation Work
Yellow Flag Resolution: A Victory for Vietnamese American Identity
Documentary Feature: The VietAmerican Legacy Institute and the Fight to Remember
Vietnamese American Communities Build Institutions to Honor Refugee Heritage
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