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The Gallery

Discover the rich tapestry and history of the Vietnamese diaspora through the Vietnamese Boat People Journeys Gallery. This digital collective offers a dedicated space for families and individuals to share their personal stories, photographs, artifacts, and memories, fostering intergenerational conversations and collective storytelling. With our filter feature, you can explore specific stories that showcase the diverse paths and experiences that make up our shared history. Each personal story is a testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit and helps to broaden perspectives, foster empathy and understanding, and inspire more learning on the travels of refugees and immigrants worldwide.

Gallery

Discover the Vietnamese Diaspora Journeys

Click on any of the stories below to read each in detail, or use the Filter button to search for stories. Please note that the more filters you use, the more narrow your search becomes. 

If you would like to contribute, please Share Your Story.

Depart Year, please select a date range.

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Nguyen Tan Phuoc

Nguyen Tan Phuoc

Phuoc Tan Nguyen

Roots Rediscovered: A Journey back to Vietnam

Roots Rediscovered: A Journey back to Vietnam

Samantha Vu Tran

Gregory Viet Nguyen

Gregory Viet Nguyen

Gregory Viet Nguyen

Thi Nguyen

Thi Nguyen

Thi Nguyen

Phuong Steckler

Phuong Steckler

Phuong Steckler

The Tran Family Journey

The Tran Family Journey

Sang Van Tran

From War-torn Homeland to Heartland

From War-torn Homeland to Heartland

Thu Nguyen Wright

A Mother’s Strength

A Mother’s Strength

Thuy Farrell

Lam Family - Phan Rang to New Jersey

Lam Family - Phan Rang to New Jersey

Tam

A Divided Homeland

A Divided Homeland

Quang Pham

$20 for Nine People to America

$20 for Nine People to America

Hong Kluver

A Couple's Journey Through Vietnam's Turbulent Times

A Couple's Journey Through Vietnam's Turbulent Times

Thao and Ellis Edwards

Preserve Your Legacy
for Future Generations

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For too long, the Vietnamese diaspora has been silenced and misrepresented by outsiders. By sharing your personal story in your own voice, you have the power to reclaim our narrative and shape a more accurate depiction of our complex journeys. By coming together as a collective, we can educate, dismantle misconceptions and stereotypes, foster connections, and drive greater awareness and understanding of our culture, values and experiences.

Our family histories and stories are precious, and over time, they can be forgotten. You can create a lasting legacy for your family and generations to come by contributing. Don't let your story be lost to time - share it today and become a part of our collective history.

If you have questions or ideas for improving the Journeys map please email us at stories@vietnameseboatpeople.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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