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On January 20th, 2025, the Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA will proudly present the 45th Annual Vietnamese Culture Night (VCN), a celebration of identity, resilience, and community. Each year, VCN brings together over 1,700 audience members at the historic Royce Hall to witness a powerful showcase of Vietnamese American stories—stories that resonate with both past and present struggles. This year’s production, brought to life by more than 180 dedicated students, will feature breathtaking performances from Vietnamese Traditional and Modern Dance, Awechords Acapella, VSU Modern, and a thought-provoking student-written play. Through art, movement, and storytelling, we hope to spark meaningful conversations about the challenges and triumphs that shape the Vietnamese American experience. Join us as we share the heart of our community and inspire a lasting dialogue on the realities and legacies we carry forward.
This year's production, VCN 45: Tình Yêu Bao Xa, offers a fresh perspective on the classic Vietnamese fairytale Tấm Cám, retelling the story from the often overlooked viewpoint of the stepsister, Cám. Through her journey, audiences are invited to explore themes of love in its many forms—not just romantic, but also self-love, familial love, and friendship. As Cám's character is reimagined, the narrative delves into her path to redemption, revealing hidden complexities and a deeper understanding of her motivations. The production blends these timeless themes with the rich cultural traditions of Vietnam, creating a story of growth, compassion, and the transformative power of love.
This year’s production aims to be our largest yet, with our budget amounting to almost $55,000! Below is a budget breakdown of this year’s production expenses. By supporting, you directly help to get us one step closer to the Royce Hall stage!
Every donation plays a vital role in bringing Vietnamese Culture Night to life, helping cover essential production supplies and facility costs that make our show possible.
If you're part of a company, business, or organization and would like to make a larger impact, we offer a range of tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities with exciting benefits. By partnering with us, you'll not only support an unforgettable cultural event but also connect with our community. For more details, please contact our Fiscal Heads, Kate Dinh and Cecile Nguyen, at fiscal.vcn.ucla@gmail.com - we'd love to have you on board!
Our production is empowered by all of its student-run component teams:
Through a beautiful set design and student-acted drama production, our Drama, Backstage, and Sound components aim to bring this year’s story to life on the Royce Hall stage.
Our Performance components bring color, motion, and music to our story, featuring powerful performances from Vietnamese Traditional Dance, Moditional, Awechords Acapella, and VSU Modern, as well as surprise guest performances that will further explore our Vietnamese culture.
Working to make everything happen, our Fiscal component manages our production’s finances, plans and runs fundraisers, and develops amazing partnerships with company sponsors, UCLA, and generous members of our wide-reaching community, including people like you!
Wrapping it all together, Our Publicity component helps showcase the beauty in every aspect of our production to you and our community, creating memories that will be treasured for the years to come.
On behalf of the Vietnamese Student Union at UCLA and everyone here on the 45th Annual Vietnamese Culture Night cast, thank you for your support! With your generosity, our production is able to continue creating meaningful experiences that provide a lasting impact on the community and beyond.
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Our VCN Cast thanks you for helping bring our show to life! You will receive a Thank You E-Letter and have your name featured on our social media! (fully tax-deductible)
As a Dragonfly Supporter, enjoy a custom VCN-designed Sticker, a Thank You E-Letter, and a social media shout-out! (tax-deductible donation of $24)
As a Bamboo Partner, you will be recognized in our Program Booklet and social media, and receive a custom VCN-designed Sticker and a Thank You E-Letter! (tax-deductible donation of $49)
As a Silver Lotus Supporter, you will be specially mentioned during our Show Intermission, as well as in our Program Booklet and social media! You will also receive a custom VCN-designed T-Shirt and Sticker, and a Thank You E-Letter! (tax-deductible donation of $87)
As a Golden Dragon Patron, you will receive 2 free reserved VIP Tickets, a dedicated feature in our Program Booklet (1/2 page), and special mentions in our Intermission, Program Booklet, and social media. Plus, enjoy a custom VCN-designed T-Shirt and Sticker! (tax-deductible donation of $237)
As a Jade Emperor Patron, enjoy 4 free reserved VIP Tickets, a full-page feature in our Program Booklet, and dedicated mentions in our Intermission, Program Booklet, and social media. You will also receive a custom VCN-designed T-Shirt and Sticker! (tax-deductible donation of $487)
As an Emerald Dragon Champion, you will receive 10 free VIP Tickets, a Personalized Gift Basket from the VCN All-Cast, and a full-page feature in our Program Booklet. Enjoy dedicated mentions during our Intermission, in the Program Booklet, and on social media, plus a custom VCN-designed T-Shirt and Sticker! (tax-deductible donation of $937)