Let's Speak Compassion

Join us for an inspiring and heartwarming gathering where we will explore the power of compassion in our everyday lives. Together, we’ll share stories, engage in meaningful conversations, and discover simple ways to cultivate kindness in our communities.

Let’s speak compassion, spread love, and make the world a warmer place—one kind word at a time.

Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025
Time: 3pm - 7pm
Location: Nha Trang Lounge
(next to Little Saigon Sa Diego's Office)

We look forward to seeing you there!

619-362-6066

Contact@littlesaigonsandiego.org

San Diego
Lunar New Year
Festival

Lunar New Year is a significant celebration in many East Asian cultures, marking the start of the lunar calendar. It’s a time for reflection on the past and a warm welcome to new beginnings. The festivities typically last for 15 days and include family reunions, delicious food, the giving of red envelopes, and various cultural activities such as dragon and lion dances.

The San Diego Lunar New Year Festival is a three-day event featuring a vibrant array of folk and traditional performances, arts and cultural exhibitions, lion dances, firecrackers, and numerous family-friendly activities. A highlight of the festival will be the Cultural Village, which aims to recreate the traditional villager lifestyle of Southeast Asia. Most importantly, this inclusive and festive event is open to the public and free of charge.

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!

Click here for the survey

619-362-6066

Contact@littlesaigonsandiego.org

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.

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.

Date: Saturday, May 23, 2025
Time: 3pm- 8pm
Location: Officer Jeremy Henwood Memorial Park

4455 Wightman Street, San Diego, CA 921105

We look forward to celebrating this remarkable moment with you!

619-362-6066

Contact@littlesaigonsandiego.org

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:

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.
The San Diego Foundation
Price Philanthropies

Anticipated completion date

June 30, 2025