EVENTS

VCAA organizes cultural events through various art forms (e.g., visual, performance, culinary, and media) and storytelling to educate attendees about Vietnamese history, traditions, and contributions to American society. These events are held in accessible community venues in Tigard, Portland, and surrounding Oregon communities and occur multiple times throughout the year.

PLANNED EVENTS

Exhibit tour for McDaniel High School students ~January 2026

Lunar New Year celebration ~February 2026

Showing of the documentary “The Empathizer,” featuring over twenty millennial-aged Việt Kiều sharing their journeys back to Vietnam and the ripples that their reverse immigration may have caused among their families ~March 2026

Collaboration with the Cambodian community to mark the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon ~ April 2026

Cultural collaboration to educate and celebrate similarities among different communities: Iranian,

African American Creo, and Japanese American ~TBD

Our events rely on community funding. Contact us about sponsorship or donate directly.

PAST EVENTS

50 Years of Vietnamese Contributions to OregonOn the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, learn about the many ways Oregon history has been shaped by Vietnamese residents who have made their home here.

May 16th, 2025: At Jeffrey Allen Gallery, VCAA proudly presents “Wishes for the Vietnamese American Future.” This event debuted the Mother Spirit Temple (Đền Mẫu Vân Hương) as a recognized Vietnamese artifact and cultural heritage practice, and celebrating its 50-year contribution to shaping Vietnamese identity in Oregon.

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