On behalf of the Vietnamese American Community of Austin, Texas (VACAT), we respectfully invite you to attend our “50-Year Anniversary A Journey Past, A Legacy Forward” to be held on:
 

Sunday, May 25, 2025
From 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
1107 E Yager Ln, Austin, TX 78753

This meaningful event is organized to solemnly honor the armed forces of the former Republic of South Vietnam and to pay tribute to the families, individuals, and communities whose lives were forever changed after the fall of Saigon in 1975.

Together, let us remember our forebears and express our respect by continuing to preserve the rich cultural heritage of South Vietnam.

The program will be conducted bilingually in both English and Vietnamese. We kindly encourage you to bring your children and grandchildren to join us. This is a unique opportunity for younger generations to learn about their heritage, better understand the historical events that shaped our community, and become inspired to build a strong, united future.

We hope to have the honor of your presence.

Program Highlights:

• Guest Welcome & Reception
• National Anthems and Moment of Silence
• Traditional Dance Performance by VACAT Youth Cultural Team
• Remarks by VACAT President
• Short Film & Reflections: “Master Hoa’s Requiem” by Merit Productions
• Special Program and presentation: “50 Years Retrospective” in partnership with the Austin History Center
• Remarks by Local Elected Officials
• Reflections from Community Representatives
• Cultural Karaoke & Closing Ceremony

Thay mặt Ban Chấp Hành Cộng Đồng Người Việt Quốc Gia Austin Texas (VACAT), chúng tôi trân trọng
kính mời quý vị đến tham dự: Lễ Tưởng Niệm “50 Năm Nhìn Lại”

Thời gian: Chủ Nhật, ngày 25 tháng 5 năm 2025
Từ 1 giờ chiều đến 3 giờ chiều
Tại 1107 E Yager Ln, Austin, TX 78753

Buổi lễ được tổ chức nhằm tri ân Quân Lực Việt Nam Cộng Hòa và tưởng niệm những gia đình, cộng
đồng, và cá nhân đã chịu ảnh hưởng sâu sắc kể từ biến cố 30 tháng 4 năm 1975. Đây cũng là dịp để chúng
ta cùng nhau tôn vinh các bậc tiền nhân và tiếp tục gìn giữ, bảo tồn di sản văn hóa quý báu của miền Nam
Việt Nam.

Chương trình gồm có:

• Tiếp tân và đón tiếp quan khách
• Lễ chào quốc kỳ Việt, Mỹ và phút mặc niệm
• Múa truyền thống do các em thiếu nhi thuộc Đoàn Múa Truyền Thống Thiếu Nhi VACAT biểu diễn
• Diễn văn khai mạc của Chủ Tịch VACAT
• Trình chiếu phim ngắn “Master Hoa’s Requiem” do Merit Productions thực hiện và cảm nhận
• Chương trình “50 Năm Nhìn Lại” ban tổ chức cùng với sự phối hợp của Austin History Center
• Phát biểu của quý vị dân cử và đại diện chính quyền địa phương
• Phát biểu của đại diện cộng đồng
• Văn nghệ Karaoke và kết thúc chương trình lúc 3 giờ chiều

Buổi lễ sẽ được thực hiện song ngữ Việt–Anh. Ban Tổ Chức tha thiết mong quý vị khuyến khích con em
đến tham dự để thế hệ trẻ có cơ hội tìm hiểu về cội nguồn, lịch sử dân tộc, cũng như góp phần xây dựng
một cộng đồng vững mạnh trong tương lai.
Sự hiện diện của quý vị là niềm vinh hạnh lớn lao cho cộng đồng chúng ta.

Join us for VACAT Vietnamese cultural celebration - the 2025 Austin Tet Festival on Sunday, January 19th from 11am-7pm!

Welcome the Year of the Snake with FREE admission to a day filled with vibrant performances, delicious Vietnamese cuisine, and exciting contests. Watch mesmerizing lion dances by Summit Lion Dance, Heavenly Dragon Dance, and Texas Southern Sea Dragon & Lion Dance teams, enjoy live music from local Austin singers, and participate in our Ao Dai Fashion Contest and Banh Mi Eating Contest for cash prizes!

Don't miss your chance to win amazing raffle prizes ($5 for 1 ticket, $20 for 5) while experiencing authentic Vietnamese culture, games, and entertainment. Mark your calendars for Sunday, January 19, from 11am-7pm at 9400 Neenah Ave, Austin, TX 78717.

Want to get involved? Scan our QR codes to sign up for our newsletter, follow us on Facebook, or join our volunteer community. Interested vendors and sponsors can call 512.960.5739.

Celebrate Vietnamese Culture with VACAT!

Join the Vietnamese American Community of Austin Texas (VACAT) for a vibrant cultural celebration on May 18th, 2024 from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM! This free event, held at 9400 Neenah Ave, Austin, TX 78717, is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich traditions and heritage of Vietnam.

Festive Fun for All Ages:

• Free Li Xi & Lanterns: Embrace a Vietnamese New Year tradition with free Li Xi (lucky money envelopes) and lanterns, setting the stage for a prosperous and joyful celebration.
• Big Raffle Prizes: Test your luck and enter for a chance to win exciting raffle prizes. (Click here to view/buy raffle tickets)
• Non-Stop Entertainment: Immerse yourself in the lively spirit of Vietnamese culture with captivating performances by local Vietnamese artists.
• Culinary Delights: Savor the delicious flavors of Vietnam as you explore a variety of food vendors offering authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
• Lively Games: Take part in traditional and fun games, fostering a sense of community and friendly competition.
• Thrilling Lion Dance: Witness the awe-inspiring power and grace of a traditional Lion Dance performance, a cultural highlight not to be missed.
• Cultural Performances: Delve deeper into Vietnamese heritage with captivating cultural performances that showcase the beauty and artistry of Vietnamese traditions.
• Kid's Fashion Show & Lantern Parade: Witness the next generation embrace their heritage in a delightful Kid's Fashion Show, followed by a mesmerizing Lantern Parade that will illuminate the night.

Free Admission & Family-Friendly:

This event is entirely free to attend, making it a perfect opportunity for families and individuals of all ages to experience the vibrant culture of Vietnam.

Don't miss this exciting celebration of Vietnamese culture! Mark your calendars for May 18th, 3:00 PM- 9:00 PM and join VACAT for an unforgettable day!

Tet Trung Thu / Mid-Autumn Festival

 After canceling all of our cultural events last year due to COVID-19, we were so happy to have come back and celebrated with a socially distanced outdoor event. This was opened to everyone in the greater Austin area to come celebrate and learn about Vietnamese culture. We celebrated Tet Trung Thu with live music and performances, vendors, fundraisers, and free balloons, light up lanterns and glowsticks. We appreciate everyone for coming out and staying masked.

21st Annual Vietnamese Community Health Fair

The community health fair serviced over 300+ people with language translators in Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Burmease. The Health Fair provided Immunizations (Provided by Austin Public Health), Seasonal Flu vaccines, Moderna COVID vaccines, Pfizer COVID vaccines, Vision Screenings, Diabetic Blood screenings, Cholesterol Blood screenings, High Blood Pressure screenings, BMI screenings, Patient Support and Education by AVAMPS and VACAT volunteers, Nutritional Consult, MD Consult- Medical questions and medication reviews. 

VACAT Disaster Relief for the Community 

Partnered with Austin Vietnamese American Medical Professional Society (AVAMPS ) to be provide additional 22,500gloves, 56 gallons of hand sanitizier, 62 gallons of Alchol, and more than 7,000 masks to the medical community/essential workers in need. We dropped off supplies at Dell Seton Phamacy, Senior Center (Hoi Cao Nien), Georgetown, Police Department, Colorado Plain Medical, Round Rock Cardiac Clinic, Round Rock CVS pharmacy, Friends Crisis homeless shelter in Killeen, Kaiser California, Sam Bass Fire Deparment, Austin Foster Home, Austin Child Protective Services, San Antonio Vietnamese Community, Biolife, Austin Birth Center and Ministering Physicians, Austin Child Protective Services, Austin Nurse Practioner Specialist, Baylor Scott & White/ Round Rock

Winter Care Packages for Afghanistan Families

VACAT gets together every year and makes Winter Care Packages. This year the Vietnamese community wanted to extend our community to the Afghanistan families that have been recently impacted. Each package included socks, undergarments, gloves, hats, menstrual products, deodorant and lots of love. We packaged them at the VACAT office and were able to connect and hand these out to the community. VACAT also held a clothing drive and was able to help donate over 30 bags of winter clothing.