FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
January 29, 2013
MEDIA CONTACTS:
English: Natalie Newton (Ô-Môi)
Vietnamese: Pierre Tran (Gay Vietnamese Alliance) (714)
743-0080; pierrenhantran2000@yahoo.com
Webpage: www.vietlgbt.org
PARTNERSHIP OF VIET LGBT ORGANIZATIONS STAFFS A BOOTH AT UVSA TET
FESTIVAL, CONDUCTS GAY VIETNAMESE HISTORY CAMPAIGN, PRESS CONFERENCE, AND
MARCHES IN TET PARADE 2013
FEBRUARY 2 and 8-10
IN ORANGE COUNTY
ORANGE COUNTY (CA)
– Mung Xuan Quy Ty 2013! –The Partnership of Viet Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and
Transgender (LGBT) Organizations invites all to participate in our Fourth
Annual Tet Events in support of Viet LGBTs. This year’s UVSA Tet Festival theme
“Swift as a Snake.” The Partnership of Vietnamese LGBT Organizations invites
all to support positive change as ‘swift as a snake’ for Vietnamese American
LGBTs who experience discrimination and social stigma.
We invite everyone to our four public events: Press
Conference (Feb 2), UVSA Tet Festival Booth (Feb 8-10), pending participation
in the Little Saigon Tet Parade (Feb 10), and Viet LGBT History Campaign.
We march, educate, and continue to serve the Vietnamese
American community through our commitment to equality and compassion for
all. The 2013 Viet LGBT Tet
Celebrations will proceed as follows:
Saturday Feb 2,
Public Press Conference (3:30-4:30pm):
Our public Press Conference will inform the public about the
Viet LGBT Tet events at the UVSA Tet Festival, Tet Parade, and Viet LGBT
History Campaign. We invite participants to dialogue with the Partnership of
Viet LGBT Organizations about our Tet events and any other questions about our
community efforts. The Gay and Lesbian Center of Orange County, 1605 N.
Spurgeon Street Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Friday Feb 8 through
Sunday Feb 10, Festival Booth:
Our Second Annual Tet Festival booth will feature bilingual
informational pamphlets on Vietnamese homosexuality, LGBT issues, and coming
out support groups. Our bilingual volunteers will facilitate games, prizes, and
answer community questions. We will feature buttons, signs, and information
from our Viet LGBT History Campaign. Volunteers from the Partnership of Viet
LGBT Organizations will host the booth all three days from open to close at
booth #SW 38. Join us for games, informational flyers, and conversation! http://www.tetfestival.org/
Sunday Feb 10, Parade
Gathering:
Viet LGBT participation is currently under negotiation with
our organizers and the Organizing Board of the Tet Parade. The Partnership of
Viet LGBT Organizations looks forward to participating in the parade for our
fourth consecutive year. Details to follow at the Press Conference on February
2nd and online at www.vietlgbt.org.
Ongoing Viet LGBT
History Campaign:
Our Viet LGBT History Campaign aims to bring visibility to
the contributions of LGBTs in Vietnamese and Vietnamese American history. Our
posters, signs, and online resources will include photographs and images of
such figures who are publicly homosexual, transgender, or bisexual and
Vietnamese, and who have significantly contributed to Vietnamese history,
culture, and community politics. Some figures include gay poet Xuan Dieu,
transgender singer Cindy Thai Tai, and cross-dressing spiritual leaders called
‘dong co’ of the Mau religion indigenous to Vietnam. Everyday Vietnamese
American LGBT individuals also contribute to the well-being and strength of the
Vietnamese American community through their work in social service nonprofits,
mental health care, higher education, medical care, and government services.
About the Vietnamese
LGBT groups:
Song That Radio in San Jose is a Vietnamese American
nonprofit (501c3), working to increase LGBT visibility and inclusivity in the
community. Song That hosts a weekly Vietnamese-language radio program on LGBT
issues. Song That also organizes social and political events that aim to
advocate for, support, and empower the Vietnamese American LGBT community.
www.songthat.com.
O-Moi is a support group for lesbian, female
bisexual, and transgender people of Vietnamese-descent. Its goal is to provide
a support and resource space for queer, female Vietnamese to come out and
network. It also endeavors to advocate the rights and visibility of its
members. O-Moi is based in Southern California.
Gay Vietnamese Alliance has a mission of providing a
safe and supportive environment for Vietnamese-identified gay, bisexual,
transgender men from all over the world to network, voice issues, promote
wellness, and foster leadership. www.gvalliance.blogspot.com
Song That Orange County is a Vietnamese-language
support group for LGBTs. Vietnamese Rainbow of Orange County is a discussion
and support group for Vietnamese American LGBTs.
Vietnamese Rainbow of Orange County (VROC) is a
bilingual support and social group for Vietnamese LGBTs.
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