JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING EVENTS!
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Hoa Tay (Flower Hands) Southern Artists of the Vietnamese Diaspora
March 15 2025 - September 21st 2025
This will be an ongoing exhibit at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art which will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon with Hoa Tay (Flower Hands), an exhibition centering emerging and established Vietnamese-American artists working throughout the American South.
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Vietnamese Jelly Tea & Games for Families
Saturday, March 29, 2025
10:30 AM
At the East New Orleans Regional Library - 5641 Read Blvd New Orleans, LA 70127
Join us for an exciting chance to explore Vietnam's culture! Enjoy traditional games, delicious desserts, and a special display of photos from the New Orleans Historical Collection. This event is open to children ages 6 - 12 and their families.
Registration for the event is encouraged.
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Books & Breakfast with Children's Author Minh Le
Saturday, April 12
10:30am - 12pm
Meet picture book author Minh Lê for a book talk and signing, plus light breakfast of fruit and xôi, Vietnamese sweet sticky rice. Families will receive their own copy of Drawn Together.
Registration for Books & Breakfast is recommended to help us plan supplies.
This event is free and open to the public!
Past Events
Ecologies of Refuge: Stories of Vietnamese Diaspora in Louisiana
How do refugees make new homes in new settings and, in turn, transform their environments? How does our view of American literature change if we understand it through the lens of forced migration?
Nguyen will discuss Vietnamese diasporic histories of place, migration, and storytelling in Louisiana to explore these questions. This will be event #30.
Martin Luther King Day of Service
Join us on Monday January 20th for a community clean up day at the Vietnam Memorial on Basin St. in New Orleans. We’ll be painting, picking up trash, and doing general maintenance to clean up this area. This is event #29.
Vietnamese Iced Coffee Making Workshop!
Nov. 16 1pm - 2pm
Join us on Saturday, Nov. 16 alongside Slim Le at Robert E. Smith library in New Orleans for this family fun workshop. Event #28.
Trick or Treat Yourself
Join us for our Halloween themed health event. Get your health screened alongside your community so you can go into this holiday season feeling good about hour health. This is Event #27.
Paint and Sip at NOLA Nite Market
Join us at the Westwego Farmers Market Pavilion to paint and meet new community members! This is event #26.
Folk Life Day
Participants will explore and learn about Vietnamese Hot Pot and enjoy making bracelets! Join us at the Louisiana Childrens Museum on Oct. 12! This is event #27.
Mary Queen of Vietnam: Mid Autumn Festival!
Join us at Mary Queen of Vietnam in New Orleans East for the Mid-Autumn festival! This festival will have the best Vietnamese food, entertainment from local musicians, lion dances, youth performances and a big raffle! Please join us, you won’t want to miss this. This is event #28.
Paint and Sip
Join us at Mary Queen of Vietnam for the celebration of the Mid Autumn Festival! This is an all day event at the church so if you can’t make it to the Paint and Sip, please come and celebrate the harvest and lantern festival with the community. This is event #27.
Pickleball Social
Sept. 29, 1-5pm 2121 Rousseau Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Come learn about the Journey of Resilience, 50 Years of Vietnamese-Americans in Louisiana. This is Event #26.
Vietnamese Night in the Point
Come network and learn about Vietnamese food and culture! Engage in a storytelling session of the 50th Year Journey from Vietnam to America. This is Event #24.
Hurricane Ready & Resilient
Connect with community and learn essential tips for preparing for storm to keep your family and home safe and protected. Join us at St. Joseph’s Church on the Westbank. See you there! This is Event #23.
Reflecting Back on History
This event is in Partnership with New Orleans Historical Collection.
World Refugee Day
Come and enjoy international food and entertainment and City & Community tabling resources!
Documentary Viewing: VietNAmerica
Join us at Christ the King church in Terrytown for a viewing of the story of our nations largest refugee group. Documentary starts at 2:00pm! This is Event #18.
Reflection and Commemoration for Community
This is a private event for our senior citizen community to come together and reflect on the fall of Saigon 49 years ago today. This is Event #15.
New Orleans East Community Clean Up
New Orleans is our home. As citizens, we take pride in our community by keeping it clean. We need 50 volunteers!! We hope you can join us. This is Event #14.
Vietnamese Cooking Class with Gary
Event #13 of the 50th Planning Commission. In partnership with City Council of New Orleans.
Documentary Viewing & Panel Discussion (Copy)
Event #12. Please join us for a private screening of Vietnamerica: The Untold Story of the Nation’s Largest Refugee Group. This is the second viewing. After the film there will be a panel discussion with some folks from the community sharing their stories and experiences. Attendees will be able to enjoy pandan waffle and Vietnamese fruit cocktail during the documentary. In partnership with wyes/PBS, City Council of New Orleans. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Visit link below to order tickets.
Documentary Viewing & Panel Discussion
Event #11. Please join us for a private screening of Vietnamerica: The Untold Story of the Nation’s Largest Refugee Group. This is one of two viewings. After the film there will be a panel discussion with some folks from the community sharing their stories and experiences. Attendees will be able to enjoy pandan waffle and Vietnamese fruit cocktail during the documentary. In partnership with wyes/PBS, City Council of New Orleans. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Visit link below to order tickets.
Community Outreach Event at Panda King in Terrytown
Connecting with members of the Vietnamese community to promote the work and upcoming events for of the 50th Year Fall of Saigon Commemoration. This is event #10 of the 50th Planning Commission.
Spring Fest
Please join us at St. Joseph Parish in Woodlawn for a weekend long fest! This is an Outreach Event for us to continue to promote the 50TH Year Fall of Saigon Commemoration within the community.
Vietnamese Cooking Demonstration with Mark
Event #8. This is a private event for a New Orleans East senior program.
Connecting with Your Neighbor - Heal and Enjoy Mother Nature
This is Event #7. Please meet us at Bayou Sauvage at 9Am to meet your neighbors and enjoy nature with your community. Please bring water and wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, and clothes to keep you cool in the sun.
Reflection of Our Journey
This is event number #6. This is an initiative to support healing and reconciliation efforts within Vietnamese communities and beyond, acknowledging past traumas and fostering a sense of unity, compassionate and hope for the future. Please meet at Mary Queen of Vietnam to join in the conversation.
Vietnamese Cooking Class with Vy Linh - Event #5
Join us for a fun and interactive Vietnamese Cooking Class with the talented chef Vy Linh! Learn how to create delicious Vietnamese dishes from scratch in a hands-on experience.
During the class, Vy Linh will share her authentic recipes, cooking tips, and cultural insights. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this class is perfect for all skill levels.
The event will take place at 13435 Granville St, so mark your calendars and get ready for a flavorful adventure. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a true expert in Vietnamese cuisine!
The mission of the Vietnamese Food Cooking Class, as part of the 50th Year Fall of Saigon Planning Commission, is to celebrate Vietnamese culinary heritage, foster community connection, commemorate resilience, promote cultural exchange, empower through education, and support community engagement. Through our shared love of food and culture, we strive to create meaningful connections and promote understanding across communities. This initiative is supported by the New Orleans City Council Recreational and Culture Fund. The 50th Year Fall of Saigon Commenoration Planning Commission plans to host 50 events from now until 2025. This is event #5. This event is partially supported by the New Orleans City Council Culture and Arts Fund.