About Statement:
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"Since 1979, the Vietnamese Student Association at the University of California Irvine strives to educate both the student body at UCI and the local community about the Vietnamese American culture. Our organization continually provides students with the opportunity to learn and to participate in community efforts."
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Early History Objects:
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See more at Special Collections: AS-135
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Mission Statement:
"VSA promotes the Vietnamese culture at UCI through creative and entertaining weekly meetings, as well as by offering a wide range of social and cultural activities geared towards varying member talents and interests. VSA members can partake in various activities such as intramural sports, modern dance, traditional dance, lion dance, choir, acting, and much more. Major events hosted annually include the annual Rose Pageant and Vietnamese Culture Night, open to all students and surrounding communities."
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Website link
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Notable Annual Events:
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Rose Pageant (18 years' worth - as of 2018)
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Tet Festival
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Shadow Day
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Culture Night (40 years' worth - as of 2019)
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Vietnamese Graduation
