My Vietnam, Your Vietnam, the 5th Annual Mỹ Việt Story Slam

Join us virtually to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with Vietnamese stories and experiences.

Celebrate AAPI heritage month with us! Vietnamese Boat People (VBP) is proud to host its annual Mỹ Việt Story Slam event to ensure Vietnamese voices and stories are included in the overall narrative of AAPI heritage month. The Mỹ Việt Story Slam event celebrates the uniquenesses of the Vietnamese community and its diaspora stories and experiences from six storytellers chosen from a worldwide open call for submissions.

Virtual Event on Zoom - May 29th, 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT

Co-hosted by Tracey Nguyễn Mang, VBP Founder and special guest Christina Vo, author of dual memoir My Vietnam, Your Vietnam!

Featuring SIX Storytellers from a worldwide open call for submissions

⭐️ Annabelle King - Louisville, Kentucky, USA

⭐️ Annie Ngo - Stillwater, Minnesota, USA

⭐️ Jennifer and Jessica Nguyen - Kansas City, Missouri, USA

⭐️ Kavi Vu - Saigon, Vietnam

⭐️ Kelly Prisbey - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

⭐️ Kimaleen Tran - Hampton, Virginia, USA

This Year's Theme: My Vietnam, Your vietnam

Inspired by the dual memoir, written by Christina Vo and her father, Nghia M. Vo, MY VIETNAM, YOUR VIETNAM delves into themes of identity and heritage, with intertwined stories that present a multifaceted portrayal of Vietnam and its profound influence on shaping both familial bonds and individual identities across time.

This year we asked our storytellers to share their unique connection with Vietnam—whether born there, departed early, or returned by choice. What does Vietnam mean to them? How does it resonate within their family? They shared with us about the common threads and diverse range of emotions.

Join this virtual event by Donation. Whether it's $5 or $100 - No amount is too small - Give what you can. Once a donation is made, we will send you to the details to the event! 100% of donations will go towards supporting the mission of VBP. Thank you for your contribution!

RAFFLE PRIZES FOR DONATIONS of $20 OR MORE - all ticket holders donating $20 or more per person will automatically be entered into our raffle drawing fro a chance to win VBP swag and gifts from our sponsors!

Thank you to this year's Story Supporters: Qeep Up, Key to Teas, Red Boat Fish Sauce, Kahana Press, Subtle Asian Baking, Bo & Mei, Contemporary Arts Network.

Thank you to this year's Community Partners: The Doan Foundation, VC Media, VAALA, APA Institute, Saigoneer