Journey of Hope: The Story of The Vietnamese Boat People Podcast
Join us for "Journey of Hope: The Story of Vietnamese Boat People," a special event that explores the acclaimed "Vietnamese Boat People" podcast and the non-profit organization that grew out of it. Tracey Nguyen Mang, the podcast's creator will share her inspiration for starting the project and discuss the power of storytelling to connect us across cultures and generations.Through the podcast, Tracey has discovered that family stories can be both empowering and healing. The Vietnamese Boat People podcast has unique ethos empowers Vietnamese people to share their family stories and encourages others to listen and learn about their families' past experiences.The latest season of the podcast, "Ba Me Oi," explores stories about parents and how they shape the lives of their children. The season features incredible contributors, including Lisa Phu, an Alaska-based journalist and creator of "Before Me," and Carolina Do, New York City based actor, playwright and creator of "Buried Ruins". The non-profit organization that grew out of the podcast, empowers Vietnamese people to tell their family stories and strengthen the links within families and between generations. They offer a variety of resources, including conversation kits, journey mapping, and host an annual Story Slam that showcases Vietnamese storytellers. From limited edition t-shirts campaigns, online auctions to collaborations with Vietnamese artists and business owners who donate their work, the podcast is able to generate support for their work and continue to empower Vietnamese people to tell their stories.Don't miss this special event that celebrates the power of community and the importance of preserving cultural heritage. Join us for "Journey of Hope: The Story of Vietnamese Boat People."
