Emerald: Vietnamese group links kids to culture

Seven-year-old Helen Lan Anh Shorack is quickly becoming an origami expert. But unlike most American children her age, Helen can name her origami creations in Vietnamese as well as English. Helen was adopted two years ago from Vinh Phuc, a small rural village in north...

Emerald: VSA celebrates history with culture night (2002)

In past years, the Vietnamese Student Association’s culture night included skits, an emcee and ethnic food. But for this year’s showcase, the group opted to raise the bar. “We’re stepping it up a level with nontraditional movie posters and making our own video clips...

Emerald: VSA to present culture night (2001)

Students and community members will have the opportunity Sunday to taste authentic Vietnamese food, be entertained by skits and experience a fresh portrayal of Vietnamese culture. Coordinated by junior Thuvan Hoang and senior Tran Quach, Vietnamese culture night is an...