VAHSA

06/10/2026

Wrapping up the ’25-’26 term, thank you so much to everyone who attended our last ICC meeting this Sunday, and an even bigger thank you to all the VSA chapters that make our community so special! As we reflect on the achievements of this past year, we celebrate the dedication and passion of our executive board, allied schools, and inspiring individuals 💪✨. With the torches passed to our new leaders, we can’t wait to see the initiatives and innovations they will bring to continue shaping our community.

Join us in congratulating our top 3 chapters:
Troy VSA, Pacifica VSA, and Loara VSA

Board Member of the Year: Lena Giang

Intern of the Year: Sean Giang

Lastly, thank you to our seniors who all served over three years on the VAHSA Board! We will miss seeing you around! Please come back and visit!

Stay tuned for exciting updates and events as we continue to grow and thrive together in the upcoming months. Here's to a memorable year and a fantastic summer ahead! ☀️🌻

05/31/2026

UPDATE: The ICC Meeting has been moved to June 7th!

🌷 DATE: Sunday, June 7th, 2026, from 12 PM - 1 PM

🟥❗Please note that this meeting will be held in a DIFFERENT location from usual.
📍 14351 Euclid St. , Garden Grove, CA 92843

✨ Come join us as we wrap up the year! Grant system winners, a super awesome raffle (is that a labubu I see..?), and our closing ceremony: passing of the flame.

Make sure to check out the next few slides featuring our giveaway prizes---courtesy of our advisor Alan 👀 Blindboxes, smiskis, a labubu, plushies, and more!

We hope to see y'all soon 😆🙌

05/23/2026

05/12/2026

Guess what... VAHSA'S LAST ICC MEETING for the '25-'26 term is just around the corner!

🌷 DATE: Sunday, May 24th, 2026, from 12 PM - 1 PM

🟥❗Please note that this meeting will be held in a DIFFERENT location from usual.
📍 14351 Euclid St. , Garden Grove, CA 92843

✨ Come join us as we wrap up the year! Grant system winners, a super awesome raffle (is that a labubu I see..?), and our closing ceremony: passing of the flame.

Make sure to check out the next slide featuring our giveaway prizes—courtesy of our advisor Alan 👀 Blindboxes, smiskis, a labubu, plushies, and more!

In the meantime, good luck to everyone with the rest of your AP exams and finals! We hope to see y'all soon 😆🙌

05/01/2026

🌺 AANHPI Heritage Month 🌏
Theme: Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month!
As Vietnamese youth, we recognize this month as a time to honor our shared histories, uplift our diverse cultures, and stand in solidarity with AANHPI communities across generations.

Our community is rooted in stories of resilience — from refugee journeys to rebuilding in places like Little Saigon. But our strength has never existed in isolation. It comes from unity: supporting one another, building coalitions, and creating spaces where every voice is heard. AANHPI Heritage Month reminds us that when we come together, we are stronger, louder, and more impactful.

That same spirit comes alive through our International Night and Culture Night performances. From traditional dances to modern showcases, each performance reflects the richness of our identities while bringing communities together on one stage. These moments aren’t just celebrations — they are expressions of shared history, pride, and connection. Through movement, music, and storytelling, we honor where we come from while standing in solidarity with one another.
Together, these performances embody the theme: Power in Unity: Strengthening Communities Together — reminding us that our differences are our strength, and our unity is our power.

As the next generation, we carry the responsibility to not only honor our roots but to strengthen our communities through unity, compassion, and collective action.

04/30/2026

April 30th,1975, a day known in the Vietnamese community as Black April. On this day in 1975, Saigon fell to Communist North Vietnam, marking the end of the Vietnam War and forcing over 2 million Southern Vietnamese to flee their homeland. Many of our families began their journeys as refugees on this day—stories of resilience, loss, and hope that have shaped the Vietnamese American experience.

This year marks the 51st anniversary of the Fall of Saigon. It's not just a moment of remembrance—it's a powerful reminder of our community's strength and the importance of preserving our stories. As a community, we should not only commemorate this milestone but also celebrate the success and achievements of our Vietnamese diaspora around the world.

As VAHSA Executive Board, we encourage everyone to learn more about this history, reflect on your family’s journey, and take pride in your roots. Together, we can continue building and sharing our Vietnamese diaspora narrative for future generations.

04/27/2026

VAHSA would like to thank all of our Little Saigon Cleanup sponsors and donors!
They have provided donations for food and drinks for our volunteers and general supplies such as trash bags and gloves. 💚💙

A HUGE THANK YOU to the following local businesses and organizations for their sponsorship or donations!!









Hearts for Vietnam

Monetary donations from Asian Garden Mall mom & pop shops

Thank you for supporting VAHSA and our VSA allies at our 33rd annual Little Saigon Cleanup ! ♻️🌳🌏

04/04/2026

50 Kids from around SoCal with a performance rooted in the Vietnamese values of family, home, and togetherness, especially during Tết. Oh my!

Các em ( little siblings) from 3 Âm Kids will conclude our Youth Dance Showcase with an encore performance from their Tết season which features songs sung by their own voices.

3 Âm Dance was founded by 3 sisters, Đan-Vy, Hạ Nhi & Nhã Vy, with a mission to share the beauty of Vietnam through storytelling. In 2023, they launched the 3âm Kids program to inspire the younger generation to connect with the Vietnamese language, culture, and history through music and dance.

VAHSA proudly co-presents Vietnamese Cultural Rhythms: Youth Dance Showcase at Viet Book Fest presented by .

Join us at the Bowers Museum on Sunday, April 12, from 10:15 AM to 11 AM in the John M Lee Court.

Featuring five VSA chapters and các em from 3 Âm Kids, we are excited to showcase our Vietnamese culture & heritage through traditonal dances.

Come out & support all performers and storytellers as there are many authors and panels avaliable to learn more about their journey and books!

04/03/2026

These Santiago HIgh School Cavaliers are looking fresh and ready to perform at Vietnamese Dance Showcase at Viet Book Fest presented by .

.vsa will perform an encore fan dance performance from their Tết celebration. Join us at the Bowers Museum on Sunday, April 12, from 10:15 AM to 11 AM in the John M Lee Court.

Featuring five VSA chapters and các em ( little siblings) from 3 Âm Kids, we are excited to showcase our Vietnamese culture & heritage through traditonal dances.

Come out & support all performers and storytellers as there are many authors and panels avaliable to learn more about their journey and books!

04/02/2026

Must be swift as the coursing river with all the force of a great typhoon with the Garden Grove High School Argonauts at Vietnamese Dance Showcase at Viet Book Fest presented by .

will perform an encore fan dance performance from their VCN. Join us at the Bowers Museum on Sunday, April 12, from 10:15 AM to 11 AM in the John M Lee Court.

Featuring five VSA chapters and các em ( little siblings) from 3 Âm Kids, we are excited to showcase our Vietnamese culture & heritage through traditonal dances.

Come out & support all performers and storytellers as there are many authors and panels avaliable to learn more about their journey and books!