Join us in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnamese Community in San Diego—a celebration of resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit that has helped shape the identity and vibrancy of our city.
2025 marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War—a pivotal moment in history when the Fall of Saigon forced an estimated two million South Vietnamese to rushed into the open sea to escape from communist. That mass exodus gave rise to Vietnamese communities across the globe and led to the birth of Little Saigon enclaves worldwide—including here in San Diego.
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This milestone is more than a remembrance—it’s a tribute to the extraordinary perseverance and cultural legacy of a people who turned loss into strength and exile into community.
Let us come together to reflect on this shared journey, honor the past, and embrace the future at a grand outdoor concert: “50 Years of the Diaspora Journey” – the sixth chapter in the Echoes of Vietnam: A Journey Carved in Exile series, proudly presented by Little Saigon San Diego.
Through the power of music and performance, this event will vividly retrace the Vietnamese diaspora’s path—from perilous beginnings at sea to the flourishing community we see today. It will honor the lives lost, recognize the sacrifices made, and celebrate the vital contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of San Diego and beyond.
This grand outdoor concert is scheduled to be on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the City Heights Performance Annex, located in the heart of the vibrant City Heights community.
The event will begin with a powerful storytelling exhibition, showcasing 20 inspiring, real-life stories of everyday Vietnamese Americans—authentic voices that reflect the resilience, diversity, and spirit of San Diego’s Vietnamese community.
Families can enjoy a variety of fun and educational cultural activities designed to engage both children and adults in exploring and appreciating the richness of Vietnamese heritage.
As the sun sets, the celebration continues with electrifying live performances, bringing music, energy, and unity to a night that honors the past, celebrates the present, and looks ahead to the future.
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 3pm - 8pm
Location: Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park
(next to City Height/Weingart Brand Library)
3795 Fairmount Ave., San Diego CA 92105
We look forward to seeing you there!
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New Trash Fee is coming soon!
The City of San Diego is proposing a new fee for residential trash collection that would impact more than 230,000 single-family homeowners.
The proposed fee would start at an average of $47.50 per month ($570 per year) and increase to $62.48 per month ($750 per year) by 2027.
Homeowners who wish to oppose the fee have until June 9, 2025, to submit a written protest or ballot to the San Diego City Clerk’s Office at 202 C Street, MS 2T, San Diego, CA 92101.
Under California state law, if written protests are received from more than 50% of affected property owners, the proposed fee will not be implemented.
Additional details and protest submission form (page 7) can be found at the following link:
Let's go
Camping
The Easter weekend camping was awesome!
We are in the process of planning our next camping trip for July.
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We are currently looking for a place with lots of greenery and some water like a stream or river for some water activities.
To suggest a place or register, please email to contact@littlesaigonsandiego.org.
Research Survey
Little Saigon SD and APAC of Hoover High School are collaborating on a research survey to gain insights into your experience with the sidewalks in the Little Saigon District, specifically the 6-block stretch of El Cajon Blvd. between Highland Ave and Euclid Ave. As part of our Little Saigon Revitalization Initiatives, we are undertaking a series of projects aimed at transforming public sidewalks and city streets into vibrant, welcoming spaces that enhance the overall walking experience. If you have walked through this stretch of sidewalks before, you have a unique perspective on the needs and experiences, and we need your help. We are eager to understand your experiences, perspectives, and opinions on the current state of the sidewalks and how we can improve your walking experience. The survey will take 2-5 minutes to complete. Your responses are completely confidential. Thank you for your time!
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Umbrella Trees
Next project on the Little Saigon Revitalization Initiatives is the Umbrella Tree with a mission to tagibilizing the intangible cultural assets that make up the identity, character, and customs of Little Saigon District. To do this, we aim to bring to life the inspirations stories and journeys of Vietnamese Americans immigrants that contributed to the identity, characters, and customs of the Little Saigon District. Approximately 20 unique stories will be engraved on 20 plaques, to be installed on 20 urban street planters, and will be placed within the 6-block stretch of the Little Saigon District of San Diego. The planter will feature an umbrella tree growing out of it. These planters with umbrella trees are currently being design by Tecture Design and Fabrication.
50 Years Anniversary
Join us in celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnamese community in San Diego—honoring the resilience, contributions, and vibrant spirit that have shaped our city.
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This milestone is a tribute to the strength, perseverance, and rich cultural heritage of our community. Let's come together to reflect on our shared journey, celebrate our achievements, and look ahead to the future with hope and unity.
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Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 (updated)
Time: 3pm- 8pm
Location: Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park
4455 Wightman Street, San Diego, CA 921105
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We look forward to celebrating this remarkable moment with you!
619-362-6066
Boat People Garden
Boat People Garden is a small mini park / public open space by convert an under-utilized private property and integrate with existing pedestrian pathways for an innovative public space complete with sitting areas, resting benches, and landscaping gardens. The garden will include an interactive sculpture of Vietnamese Boat People dedicated to the courage, determination and willpower of the many Vietnamese refugees who never yielded to suppression and to honor those refugees who perished while still holding onto the dream of freedom. This mini park will be the first in an ongoing series of Little Saigon Revitalization Initiatives to redefine and transform public sidewalks and city streets into public gathering areas and reshaping the sidewalk experience.
This project is supported in part by:
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The California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at This activity is supported in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency. Learn more at www.arts.ca.gov.
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The San Diego Foundation
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Price Philanthropies
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Anticipated completion date
June 30, 2025
Be Kind
Take a plea for Kindness today!
Hold the door for someone
Be a partner when they're alone
Help someone pick up their things
Let someone cut the line when they're in need
Lend your presence when someone is in distress
Speak up & stand up for kindness
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