Về Quê Nhà: Coming Home

Legend has it that the Vietnamese people are descendents of the dragon lord Lạc Long Quân and mountain fairy Âu Cơ. However, after their 100 children were born, Lạc Long Quân and Âu Cơ missed their homes and decided to divide their children. Lạc Long Quân took 50 of his children to live along the coast and Âu Cơ took the remaining 50 to live in the mountains, separated across vast distances, just like the Vietnamese diaspora today.

Về Quê Nhà: Coming Home is a celebration of Vietnamese identity, culture, and heritage in the heart of Little Saigon, Orange County, the largest concentration of Vietnamese outside Vietnam itself. A collaboration between the Vietnamese Creatives Collective, HOT NOIZE, and Little Saigon Official, this event will feature the largest group exhibition in North American history of illustrators and fine artists from the worldwide Vietnamese diaspora, a variety of live music and dance performances from local Vietnamese entertainers, and a night market full of specialty Asian food vendors. There will also be complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages as well as special product samples available to all guests thanks to our generous sponsors as well as free parking available on the mall premises.

Whether you are coming from far away or returning to a place you have long forgotten, physically or symbolically, we open our arms to the children of Lạc Long Quân and Âu Cơ, as well as others who are coming to Little Saigon to discover our unique culture. Welcome home!

Art by: Thuy-An Buis, Huyen Dinh, Boris Duong, Thao Huynh French, Brian Hoang, Cindy Hoang, Cynthia "Cindy" Hoang, Truc Nhi Hoang, Minh Huynh, Benny Le, Crystal Ly, Chi Ngo, Hieu Nguyen, Toma Nguyễn, Tran Nguyen, Viet Nguyen, Minh Phuong, Bao Quyen, Mariangela Le Thanh, Khoi Tran, Tania Tran, Mindy Truong, and Nhi Truong

Special performances by: 3âm, Ashley Nguyen DeWitt, Brandon Win, Lac Hồng Performing Arts, Mellow Band, Thiếu Nhi Câu Lạc Bộ Tình Nghệ Sĩ, and Vanguards Lion Dance DJ sets by: ANA V, JEY, and LINXY

Complimentary beverages and product samples sponsored by: Chấm Dipping Sauce, Drunk Fruit, Fly By Jing, Liquid Death, Sanzo Sparkling Water, Sông Cái Distillery, Màkku Makgeolli, Nguyen Coffee Supply, Paulaner USA, VERVET and more! Special thanks to our sponsors: SoCal Vietnamese Golf Alliance and Prestigious Powerhouse

The Vietnamese Creatives Collective is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create a safe and empowering platform for API and especially Vietnamese creatives. By sharing our stories through art, we celebrate the richness of our culture and work towards bridging generational divides within our community. Founded by Kate Vu, it is led by an executive board that includes Julie Huynh, Jacquelyn Do, Duy Nguyen-Amigo, Evelyn Pham, and Dorsey Nguyen.

Little Saigon Official is a brand launched by Chris Tran dedicated to preserving the culture and history of the Vietnamese American community through fashion, art, and food.

HOT NOIZE is an art collective founded by Marc Liu and James Tseng, with the goal of celebrating, amplifying, and bridging the gap between Asian American and Asian artists from around the world. HOT NOIZE is the sound temperature makes when you’re having fun!

For more information please contact hello@hotnoize.xyz