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Freedom, Hope, Future - Honoring Veterans & Celebrating Vietnam Culture

Saturday, April 26, 2025
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cost:
Free
Add to Calendar 2025-04-26 09:00:00 2025-03-04 13:54:50 Freedom, Hope, Future - Honoring Veterans & Celebrating Vietnam Culture Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and Celebrating Vietnam CultureJoin us as we honor Vietnam Veterans for their sacrifice and valor, and celebrate the history, resilience, and triumphs of Vietnamese refugees. On the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, gather with community members to hear how the Vietnam War shaped their lives. Hear firsthand accounts from individuals of all generations and stories of how hope transformed into reality. Immerse yourself in rich Vietnamese culture through thriving Vietnamese in our community. Honor Vietnam Veterans and Coin CeremonyVisual histories curated by the Chandler Museum and Vision GalleryLive storytelling from Vietnam Veterans and Vietnamese Refugees Crafts and activities for all agesVietnamese performances and cuisine Schedule of events*:9:30 a.m. - Welcome and Opening Remarks Mayor Kevin Hartke9:35 a.m. - Presentation of ColorsHamilton High School JROTCPerform the United States National Anthem and Vietnamese National Anthem9:50 a.m. - Speech and Veteran Recognition10 a.m. - PerformanceBasha High School Asian Cultural Ethics (ACE)10:20 a.m. - Live Storytelling10:45 a.m.-noon- Enjoy activities, visit vendors and tables *subject to change  How were you impacted by the Vietnam War?The Chandler Museum is collecting oral histories about Vietnam and the Vietnam War. They are seeking people and family members of people who are from Vietnam to share stories about how they have been impacted by the Vietnam War. If you are interested in sharing your story, please submit it below and the museum team will connect with you. The Chandler Museum will be onsite at the event on April 26 if you are interested in learning more information. Translators will be available if needed.Submit Your Oral History  City of Chandler info@chandleraz.gov America/Phoenix public
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Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and Celebrating Vietnam Culture

Join us as we honor Vietnam Veterans for their sacrifice and valor, and celebrate the history, resilience, and triumphs of Vietnamese refugees. On the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, gather with community members to hear how the Vietnam War shaped their lives. Hear firsthand accounts from individuals of all generations and stories of how hope transformed into reality. Immerse yourself in rich Vietnamese culture through thriving Vietnamese in our community. 

  • Honor Vietnam Veterans and Coin Ceremony
  • Visual histories curated by the Chandler Museum and Vision Gallery
  • Live storytelling from Vietnam Veterans and Vietnamese Refugees 
  • Crafts and activities for all ages
  • Vietnamese performances and cuisine

 

Schedule of events*:
9:30 a.m. - Welcome and Opening Remarks 
Mayor Kevin Hartke

9:35 a.m. - Presentation of Colors
Hamilton High School JROTC

Perform the United States National Anthem and Vietnamese National Anthem

9:50 a.m. - Speech and Veteran Recognition

10 a.m. - Performance
Basha High School Asian Cultural Ethics (ACE)

10:20 a.m. - Live Storytelling

10:45 a.m.-noon- Enjoy activities, visit vendors and tables
 

*subject to change

 

 

How were you impacted by the Vietnam War?

The Chandler Museum is collecting oral histories about Vietnam and the Vietnam War. They are seeking people and family members of people who are from Vietnam to share stories about how they have been impacted by the Vietnam War. If you are interested in sharing your story, please submit it below and the museum team will connect with you. The Chandler Museum will be onsite at the event on April 26 if you are interested in learning more information. Translators will be available if needed.

Submit Your Oral History