Location
Dorchester, Boston, MA
Project Title
1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial
Fiscal Year Awarded
2024
Grant or Program
Public Art for Spatial Justice
Grant Amount
$30,000

The 1975: A Vietnamese Diaspora Memorial, set for 2025, commemorates the end of the war in Vietnam and the start of a significant Vietnamese diaspora with a public art installation symbolizing resilience, remembrance, and healing. Located in Dorchester’s Boston Little Saigon Cultural District, the project fosters intergenerational community through conversations and artmaking, aiming to deepen the diaspora history and cultural impact. Emphasizing bilingual gatherings for accessible engagement, it combines the creativity of Vietnamese youth with elder wisdom. This collaborative effort seeks to create an inclusive installation that promotes intergenerational dialogue and strengthens cultural connections. Learn more: www.tranvuarts.com/1975viethealing | @1975VietHealing

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