Vietnamese Student Association

The Vietnamese Student Association at The Ohio State University kindly presents our 24th Annual Culture Show: “Thả Diều.”

This year’s theme was inspired by the traditional kite festival that takes place in the Bá Dương Nội village in Hà Nội, Việt Nam ever since the Đinh Dynasty, dating back to the early 960s CE. It is a festival that is celebrated on the morning of the 15th day after Lunar New Year (the next full moon after Lunar New Year). Beforehand, handmade kites with bamboo flutes are made and flown showcasing the most beautiful colors and sounds that echo as each flute is played in unison with the wind, releasing a harmonious symphony in the sky. (reference)

Through all the obstacles that we have faced or are currently facing throughout the last few years from covid or from our personal battles, we as a community have overcome many adversities. Through all the love and loss, there is value in the things we choose to keep and in the hardships we choose to let go. This year’s theme, “Thả Diều” has a literal translation meaning “releasing a kite”. However, granted that we are deserving of a life we want to live, we will be taking on the figurative meaning of “releasing YOUR own kite” and letting go of the circumstances we cannot control. This year’s production: “Thả Diều” is a symbolization of releasing all of your worries as well as showcasing the traditional and contemporary sounds and visuals of Vietnam. 

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

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***IN-PERSON DELIVERY*** (COVID-19 POLICY LINK)

Where: Fawcett Center Conference Theater (2400 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH 43210)

When: Saturday, March 25th, 2023 at 7:00 PM EST 

(Doors Open: 6:00 PM EST)

There is no virtual delivery for the 2023 Culture Show.

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***REGISTRATION INFORMATION***

Link to Registration Form: https://forms.gle/2PSCzymXAczL4Zuo9

ADMISSION:

$12 for OSU students (If you are housing VSA externals, your ticket is $0) [see external housing section below or this link]

$12 for VSA Alumni (Alumni = have served on executive board for at least one full term: 1 academic yer or have previously served as CS act leader)

$15 for General Admission/External Admission

$6 for Fashion Show Participants (Performers only)

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***EXTERNAL HOUSING*** 

Link to to assist OSU VSA in housing externals: https://forms.gle/TzxftTAof8noTkqS7

To clarify, this form is for VOLUNTEERS to house externals^

Afterset location is TBD.

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**Collective Philanthropy Project**

All proceeds acquired will be going to our Collective Philanthropy Project beneficiary, One Body Village (OBV).

Their mission is, “… a) to improve the lives of high risk and sexually exploited children by giving them shelter, education, medical care, psychological counseling and vocational training and b) to prevent child sexual exploitation by educating and empowering communities to be catalysts for change.”

To learn more about this year’s beneficiary and cause, please visit their website: https://www.onebodyvillage.org/

For further questions relating to our philanthropy project, please contact our CPP chair, Victoria Nguyen.