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University of Michigan Presents: Dêm Viêt Nam Culture Show

January 21, 2009
Events, Michigan
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———-[ [ D E T A I L S ] ]———-
[V][S][A] Annual Đêm Việt Nam Culture Show 2009
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008
DOORS OPEN: 6:30 PM
SHOW STARTS: 7:00 PM
@ MENDELSSOHN THEATER (Michigan League)
(911 N. University Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI)

[R][S][V][P] and check out the DVN FACEBOOK EVENT!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=35989352979

———-[ [ T H E M E: Truyền Thống Cũ Và Mới- "Two World's Collide"] ]———-
“Two Worlds Collide” describes the melding of the two cultures, our root Vietnamese culture and our acquired American culture, that make up the identity of being “Vietnamese-American.” We are raised in an environment that is heavily influenced both by our parents Vietnamese origins at home and the diverse American culture that we pick up from living in the States. This makes us a distinctly unique generation of Vietnamese people that have adapted to both the cultures that identify us, especially since we Vietnamese-Americans are the sons and daughters of Vietnamese people that fled to America to start a new life overseas. Because of this, we represent the future of both our Vietnamese and our American heritage and through our dreams and aspirations we will carry on this special “Vietnamese-American” heritage.

———-[ [ P E R F O R M A N C E S ] ]———-
–Traditional Umbrella Dance
–B2Viet
–Musical performances by guitarist, Aki Osada, and violinist, Uyen Nguyen
–Traditional Fan Dance
–Vocal performance by Huy Nguyen
–Modern Hip Hop
–Ballroom Dance
–Fashion Show featuring traditional Vietnamese garments & a few surprises!
–Modern Vietnamese Dance

———-[ [ C H A R I T Y: DIEU GIAC TEMPLE ORPHANAGE; Saigon, Vietnam ] ]———-
VSA will continue its annual tradition of <<< donating a portion of the proceeds>>> from the DVN culture show ticket sales to benefit various charities. This year we will be donating proceeds to the Dieu Giac Temple Orphanage House of Love. Located in Saigon, Vietnam, this orphanage shelters and cares for over 120 abandoned or orphaned street children. The children range from infants to 18 year olds and are from different ethnic and religious backgrounds. Led by a group of Buddhist nuns and volunteers, the goal of the Dieu Giac Orphange is to provide a safe and caring environment for the children, while offering education and other opportunities to broaden the horizon and meaning of life for the children. As a private organization, the orphanage faces many challenges in providing food, shelter, health resources, and education due to limited human and financial resources, therefore, all support is greatly appreciated! For more information and to donate, please visit http://www.orphaned.org/

———-[ [ T I C K E T S ] ]———-
[$5] In Advance (purchased before January 30)
[$7] Students at the door
[$10] General Admission at the door

***Get your TICKETS IN ADVANCE from your favorite VSA Board Member! Email 08vsaboard@umich.edu for ticket requests!***

***Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door before the show!

———-[ [ P R E S A L E . T I C K E T . S C H E D U L E ] ]———-
[[Mon, Jan 26]] Noon to 3PM @ Posting Wall – & – 7PM to 10PM @ Bert’s Cafe (UGLI)
[[Tues, Jan 27]] 11AM to 3PM @ Posting Wall – & – 7PM to 10PM @ Bert’s Cafe (UGLI)
[[Wed, Jan 28]] 1PM to 3PM @ Posting Wall – & – 7PM to 9PM @ Bert’s Cafe (UGLI)
[[Thurs, Jan 29]] 11AM to 3 PM @ Posting Wall – & – 7PM to 9PM @ Bert’s Cafe (UGLI)
[[Fri, Jan 30--LAST DAY]] 11AM to 2 PM @ Posting Wall

—————————–[ [ Annual Đêm Việt Nam Culture Show AFTERPARTY !!! ] ]—————————–

———-[ [ D E T A I L S ] ]———-
[V][S][A] Annual Đêm Việt Nam Culture Show AFTERPARY
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2008
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
@ Necto Night Club
(516 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI)

***$5 cover 9:00PM to 10:30PM with DVN Ticket Stub goes to CHARITY!!!***

GET THERE EARLY TO AVOID LINES & HELP CHARITY!!

[R][S][V][P] and check out the AFTERPARTY FACEBOOK EVENT!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=58658109895

***Invite your friends to [J][O][I][N] VSA’s FACEBOOK GROUP for more details and updates:

http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4989132231

Questions? Concerns? Just wanna talk?

IVSU Tết Kỷ Sửu 2009

January 20, 2009
Events
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The first day of Tết is reserved for the nuclear family. Children receive a red envelope containing money from their elders. This tradition is called mừng tuổi (happy new age) in the north and lì xì in the south. Usually, children wear their new clothes and give their elders the traditional Tết greetings before receiving the money. Since the Vietnamese believe that the first visitor a family receives in the year determines their fortune for the entire year, people never enter any house on the first day without being invited first. The act of being the first person to enter a house on Tết is called xông đất, xông nhà or đạp đất, which is one of the most important rituals during Tết. According to Vietnamese tradition, if good things come to the family on the first day of the lunar New Year, the entire following year will also be full of blessings. Usually, a person of good temper, morality and success will be the lucky sign for the host family and be invited first into the house. However, just to be safe, the owner of the house will leave the house a few minutes before midnight and come back just as the clock strikes midnight to prevent anyone else entering the house first who might potentially bring any unfortunate events in the new year to the household.

Sweeping during Tết is taboo or xui (unlucky), since it symbolizes sweeping the luck away. It is also taboo for anyone who experienced a recent loss of a family member to visit anyone else during Tết.

During subsequent days, people visit relatives and friends. Traditionally but not strictly, the second day of Tết is usually reserved for friends, while the third day is for teachers, who command respect in Vietnam. Local Buddhist temples are popular spots as people like to give donations and to get their fortunes told during Tết. Children are free to spend their new money on toys or on gambling games such as bầu cua cá cọp, which can be found in the streets. Prosperous families can pay for dragon dancers to perform at their house. There are also public performances for everyone to watch.

For more information visit: http://www.ivsu.org/ivsu/

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VSAM Presents: Memoirs of Saigon Tet 2009

January 19, 2009
Events, Minnesota
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Every year VSAMN host its largest event of the year, Tet, also known as the Vietnamese New Year! The two hour show is run by 60-80 hard working volunteers. The show usually begins with a festival DRAGON DANCE followed by AMAZING SINGING, DANCING, a BEAUTIFUL FASHION SHOW and a HILARIOUS SKIT! Lucky Money (li xi) will be handed out for the children =) . This year we will be doing a Broadway style show in contribution to the Memory of Saigon.

About the Vietnamese Student of Minnesota (VSAM):
—The Vietnamese Student Association of Minnesota, also known as VSAMN, is a central student organization at the University of Minnesota. VAM’s objection is to preserve and promote Vietnamese culture throughout Minnesota. The organization strives to support one another in academies and social endeavors in order to enrich the college experiences of all its members by providing social harmony, student networking, opportunities for leadership enhancement skills, and fun times for everyone involved.

We are also having raffle drawings for you guys to win awesome prizes!

Doors open @ 6:00 PM
Show Starts @ 7:00 PM
Show Ends @ 9:00 pm

Every year gets bigger and better. VSAM hopes to see everyone there! =)

Contact Information:
-Doan Trinh: DoanTring@Gmail.com –>(612)423-3412
-Wendy Le: Lexx0234@umn.edu –>(763)670-9206
-Lan Phan: Phanx045@umn.edu –>(952)607-6994

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