David Vong
David Vong (he/him/his) is a junior at the University of Louisville majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Chinese. He served previously as Media Director and Emcee for VSA of Louisville's Culture Show. He enjoys getting one-tapped in Valorant Iron lobbies, skateboarding, and trying new restaurants! David has attended VIA-1 for the past 2 years and is very excited to bring a night of laughter and fun to the 22nd Annual VIA-1 Culture Show.
Huy Tran
Huy Tran (he/him/his) works in film production and is from the University of Louisville (UofL). He has emceed three UofL Culture shows, finding the experience both joyful and rewarding. The thrill of emceeing continues to motivate him to come back for more. His hobbies are rubbing butter on his toes and taking long walks on the beach. GO CARDS.
Emcees
Thu Phan
University of Illinois - Chicago
Cung Đàn Vỡ Đôi” by Chi Pu is a love story told by a cải lương (reformed theater) actor. Thu chose this song because of the theme, “Memories of Home: Ký Ức Quê Nhà”. When she was little, she used to watch Cải Lương with her grandma all the time when she would take care of her. That’s who and how she learned Vietnamese. Now that her grandma is older and back in Vietnam, she misses and savors those memories she shared with her.
OSU VSA Fan Dance
Ohio State University
The Vietnamese Student Association at Ohio State University will be performing a combination of short and long fans choreographed for their most recent Culture Show. The performance features the whimsical twirls of the short fans and the dynamic movements of the long fans.
Revolution
University of Michigan
Revolution is the Chinese Yoyo team at the University of Michigan, founded in the Winter of 2009. Blending the traditional pastime of Chinese Yoyo with modern music and original choreography, we aim to promote Chinese Yoyo as a performance art and bring awareness to Asian American culture. As one of the most unique performance teams in the Midwest, Revolution champions creativity, synchronicity, and teamwork to deliver unforgettable shows.
VSA of Louisville Fan Dance
University of Louisville
VSBae Fan Dance, representing VSA of Louisville, is a vibrant celebration of Vietnamese culture that blends tradition with a contemporary twist. This performance brings a new perspective to the timeless art of fan dance, combining intricate movements, modern choreography, and bold costumes to create a captivating visual experience. With each move, the dancers showcase both the past's beauty and the present's creativity.
Photonix
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
Photonix is a flow arts and light performance group within the University of Michigan dedicated to showcasing glowsticking and more as an art form!
Project 9
University of Minnesota