For Vietnamese St. Louisans, Lunar New Year is a time to come together for customary practices, like ancestral rites, and great company and food. The nonprofit St. Louis Vietnamese Community has held a T岷縯 celebration in St. Louis for more than three decades. This year, it鈥檚 added another: a free, family-friendly event Thursday at the Missouri History Museum that will spotlight some of what makes Vietnamese New Year such a special time.
In this episode of St. Louis on the Air, we learn about the St. Louis Vietnamese Community鈥檚 history and its role in keeping multiple generations of Vietnamese Americans 鈥� immigrant, transplant and U.S. born 鈥� connected to one another and to significant cultural traditions. We also hear how the nonprofit collaborates with other AANHPI organizations in the St. Louis area and why it welcomes the chance to share how T岷縯 is distinct from other cultures鈥� Lunar New Year observations.
Guests:
Kris Le, president of St. Louis Vietnamese Community
Tila Nguyen, director of events for St. Louis Vietnamese Community
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When: 5-8 p.m. Feb. 8
Where: Missouri History Museum, 5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112
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When: 1-4 p.m. Feb.18
Where: St. Mary鈥檚 High School, 4701 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63111
To hear Kris Le and Tila Nguyen reflect on personal memories of Vietnamese New Year festivities and what people can expect at their organization鈥檚 two family-friendly Year of the Dragon celebrations, listen to the full St. Louis on the Air conversation on , , , , or by clicking the play button below.
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