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Welcome to VAALA’s Web site!

Since 1991, VAALA has been one of the most prominent non-profit organizations in the Vietnamese American community. Our goal is to foster cultural exchange by presenting creative, educational, and stimulating programs such as art exhibitions, children's art events, book signings, musical recitals, film showcases, the biennial Cinema Symposium and Vietnamese International Film Festival (ViFF).

Please visit our Web site often to see what's up and coming in our artistic community!

Thank you for visiting,

VAALA Staff

CALENDAR OF EVENTS


Award-Winning Authors Launch New Books!

8/30/10

Join us on Tuesday, September 21st to celebrate the launch of two new books by Monique Truong and Andrew Lam.

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Moon Festival

8/23/10

The 8th Annual Moon Festival will take place on Saturday, September 18th, 2010.

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Common Ground Open Mic

7/22/10

Come join us at the common ground open mic, taking place August 5th from 7-9pm at the VAALA Cultural Center.

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Cung Tiến Concert

6/18/10

Learn more about the Concert of the Year with legendary composer Cung Tiến. Takes place Saturday, July 10th.

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VAALA Celebrates Lunar New Year
with Hát Bội

2/18/10

VAALA’s Hát Bội class, conducted by veteran artist Ngọc Bầy will take place this Saturday, February 21st.

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Nghệ Thuật Tạo Hình Việt Nam Hiện Đại is now available to purchase!

2/5/10

The highly anticipated book Nghệ Thuật Tạo Hình Việt Nam Hiện Đại is now available to purchase! Please down load the book order form and mail it to VAALA as indicated inn the form. Thank you for your support!

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VAALA Launches Art Book

1/14/10

The book-signing event will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2010...

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Westminster Mall To Exhibit Winning Artwork

12/17/09

Over 20 paintings from the Moon Festival Children's Art Contest will be on display at the newly built Rejuvenation Station in Westminster Mall.

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Moon Festival Children’s Art Contest

9/23/09

VAALA's 7th Annual Moon Festival Children's Art Contest will be taking place on Saturday, October 3rd at 9:30 a.m. at Nguoi Viet Community Room and VAALA Studio.

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Hát Bội Class

7/25/09

VAALA, with support from the Kenneth Picerne Foundation, will launch two Hát Bội classes conducted by veteran artist Ngọc Bầy. These classes are FREE and open to everyone. Students older than 12 are encouraged to register

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BOLINAO 52

4/24/09

Don't miss the special screening of BOLINAO 52: Remembrance, Reconciliation and Healing this Sunday at Bowers Museum.

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ViFF 2009 Wrap Up

4/23/09

ViFF 2009 Wraps Up with Awards to Top Films!

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Dust In The Wind

4/7/09

Read more about Dustin Nguyen and the spotlight night happening at ViFF 2009!

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A Village Called Versailles

4/07/09

Don't miss this moving documentary by award-winning director Leo Chiang.

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Vietnamese International Film Festival

3/26/09

The Vietnamese International Film Festival (ViFF) is less than 2 weeks away! Find out about the program schedule!

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Minh Tran & Company

3/8/09

Vietnamese-American dance legend Minh Tran & Company will be performing at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex on March 14th.

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FOB II: One Mic

2/5/09

Join us this Saturday evening as FOB II continues with One Mic: Uncensored.

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Interview With Dr. Lan Duong

2/2/09

Read our interview with Dr. Lan Duong.

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F.O.B. II: Press Release

1/18/09

Thank you all for coming to the F.O.B. II press conference & thank you to the artists who were involved in the exhibition.

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F.O.B. II: Now Open Jan 9-18!

1/09/09

FOB II is now open. We would like to share with you the curatorial statements by Lan Duong and Tram Le. See you at FOB II: Gallery Hours: 10am-6pm daily.

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F.O.B. II: Art Speaks / F.O.B. II: Nghệ Thuật Lên Tiếng

12/21/08

F.O.B. II: Art Speaks comes to the VAALA Center in January! Join us and 50 established and emerging artists of all disciplines.

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VAALA Center Fundraiser & Mixer

12/01/08

Join us on Sunday, December 14th as we open the new VAALA Center with a Fundraiser & Mixer.

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American Immigrant Filmmakers On Profile

11/02/08

Learn more about the New York City premiere of American Immigrant Filmmakers on Profile (AIFP) taking place November 12-18.

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UC Riverside’s Ghostly Film Festival & Spirited Conference

10/26/08

UC Riverside will be hosting a transnational film festival from October 21 to November 2nd.

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transPOP Panel & Curators' Walkthrough

10/26/08

Come join us at the Roundtable Panel & Curators' Walkthrough, taking place on November 2nd at UC Irvine.

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The Rebel Returns for Special Engagements In LA & OC

9/22/08

The Award-Winning Film "The Rebel" Returns for Special Engagements in LA & OC. Don't Miss Out, Find Out Show Times!

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6th Annual Moon Festival Pictures

9/22/08

More than 300 youngsters ages 5 through 15 participated in the Sixth Annual Moon Festival Children's Art Contest.

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6th Annual Moon Festival Children's Art Contest

8/29/08

Don't miss out on the fun this year, the registration deadline for the 6th Annual Moon Festival Children's Art Contest is on September 10, 2008.

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The Forgotten Ones Donates Over $10k

8/19/08

The Forgotten Ones project concludes with $10,488.30 donated to organizations helping the Vietnamese refugees.

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ViFF 2009 Call for Entries

7/30/08

The Vietnamese International Film Festival is just around the corner, find out how to submit your film!

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F.O.B. II - Call-For-Entry Deadline Extended

7/24/08

The deadline for submissions has been extended to 7/31/08! The work-in-progress deadline is 10/1/08.

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F.O.B. II - Call-For-Entry

7/05/08

Learn more about F.O.B. II: Art Speaks. We are currently taking submissions for work in many different medias.

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Viet Film Wave Series Symposium

5/09/08

Find out more about this special night with film makers Nghiem-Minh Nguyen-Vo, Stephane Gauger & Lam Nguyen.

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Oh, Saigon

5/03/08

Special presentation of Oh, Saigon.

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Viet Film Series: Buffalo Boy

5/04/08

VAALA has collaborated with Bowers Museum To Present Viet Film Wave Series Screening of Buffalo Boy.

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Asian Pacific Film Festival

5/1-8/08

Read more about the 24th Annual Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival. The festival runs from May 1 to 8.

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Cinema Symposium 4

4/13/08

Cinema Symposium 4 is coming this Sunday, April 13th!

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Viet Film Wave Series

3/28/08

VAALA Has Collaborated with the Bowers Museum to Present Viet Film Wave Series (April 6 - 20) & May 4th.

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Bolinao 52 Special Screening

4/4/08

Read more about the special screening of Bolinao 52 at Chapman University School of Law.

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Around The World in 120 Minutes

3/28/08 *tickets sold out

VAALA's Theatre for Youth Presents An All-Children Cast Play "Around the World in 120 Minutes" Tickets Now On Sale!

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VAALA Children's Art Contest at UVSA's Annual Tết Festival

1/30/08 *deadline

Submit your artwork into VAALA's art contest. The deadline is quickly approaching. Winning atwork will be displayed at the Tết Festival in Làng Việt Nam.

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TransPop: Korea Vietnam Remix

12/18/07

An exciting engagement with the rich historic and contemporary linkages between Korea and Vietnam! Not to mention 16 critically acclaimed artists.

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The Queen From Virginia: The Jackie Bong Wright Story DVD Release

12/08/07

The Award-winning documentary arrives on DVD on December 8, 2007. Find out more about the film and launch party!

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Inside Vietnamese-American Filmmaking

11/11/07

The panel features some of the most talented Vietnamese American filmmakers and will focus on different aspects of filmmaking.

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