Apology and Announcement: Hung Vuong Kings Memorial Day 2023

OUR APOLOGIES

First and foremost, the NPO Vietnamese Association in Japan (the “Association”) sincerely apologizes to all our fellow Vietnamese and to the community organizations for the postponement of our General Assembly originally scheduled for April 9. The Executive Committee deeply regrets this unfortunate situation, which arose because we have not been able to put together the right people in time for the next phase of our work — following the passing of one of our pillar members, Mr. Nguyen My Tuan, on March 13. After we settle the funeral matters and reorganize the preparations, we will share full details about a new General Assembly date.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Dear fellow Vietnamese,

As is the long-standing custom every early third lunar month, all sons and daughters of Vietnam turn their hearts back to their roots, honoring the merit of the Hung Kings who founded our nation.

“No matter where you go in this world, remember the Founders’ Day on the tenth day of the third lunar month.”

This year, with the pandemic finally easing, and aiming to revive our community events, the Association will hold a music program themed “MEG GOI TA VE” (Mother Calls Us Home) right after the ancestral memorial rites, featuring the Le Hong Quang vocal class from Southern California, USA, alongside familiar voices from our community. Details below.

Venue: 大田区産業プラザPiO Convention Hall

Date & time: From 13:30 on Sunday, April 9, 2023

Address: 〒144-0035 1-20-20 Minami Kamata, Ota-ku, Tokyo

Getting there:

– 3-minute walk from Keikyu Kamata Station, East Exit

– 13-minute walk from JR Kamata Station, East Exit

Registration: https://forms.gle/xUruF38yUG5A1Qks9

Program

– Opening declaration

– Remarks from the Association

– Remarks from honored guests

– Incense offering and memorial rites

– Moment of silence for the late Vice President of the NPO VAJ, Mr. Nguyen My Tuan

– Friendly tea reception

– Music performance

– Group photo

– Closing

The NPO Vietnamese Association in Japan respectfully invites our fellow Vietnamese to spare some of your precious time to be with us — for solemn moments turning back to our ancestors in the spirit of “drink the water, remember the source,” and for songs full of love for our homeland, performed by a group of singers who have practiced long and hard with deep dedication to Vietnamese music.

Coming together on this great day will also bring us closer in the awareness of our shared roots, deepening our unity and our resolve to bring honor to the Vietnamese people.

With sincere thanks,

President, NPO Vietnamese Association in Japan

NGUYEN PHUONG KHANH