SHINCHEONJI - On the 16th of May, Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (Shincheonji Church of Jesus) hosted a worldwide seminar. Chairman Lee Man-hee spoke about the prophecies and fulfillment of the entire book of Revelation in the Peace Park in South Korea. The book of Revelation has been around for 2,000 years, but no one has been able to understand it or know the true meaning of its fulfillment, which is the purpose of why Chairman Lee has been traveling around the whole world testifying the revealed word of the entire book of Revelation.

Numerous congregation members, pastors, and news media companies worldwide came in-person and tuned in online (Zoom and YouTube) to hear the Chairman speak firmly on the book of Revelation, more specifically the fulfilled realities of the prophecies written in the book of Revelation from chapters 1-22.

 

Chairman Lee began the word portion by emphasizing that as believers we should not only know the prophecies and understand them, but “we need to know the actual entities of the fulfillment of Revelation, and make an effort to learn the word again and again”.

 

He asked the pastors and believers in attendance, “Have you mastered Revelation? If you add or subtract from Revelation, you will receive curses (Revelation 22:18-19). We need to resolve this, don’t we? We need to resolve it.”

Chairman Lee urged the pastors to have the mindset of reflecting on themselves and striving to become a pastor that God acknowledges. He explains how there is only one witness mentioned in the book of Revelation that has seen and heard all the realities of Revelation chapters 1-22 and is able to testify to them. “If one does not know the true entities of the fulfillment of the prophecies of Revelation, then one does not have authority to call someone a cult”.

Shincheonji, Church of Jesus is able to testify to the realities of Revelation because God, Jesus, and the word of truth are with them. At the forefront of this, despite Chairman Lee’s advanced age, he continuously testifies the realities of the prophecies of the book of Revelation, so when the prophecies have been fulfilled, then believers can see and believe in the physical fulfillment, as the actual entities will appear according to the scriptures (John 14:29). If a person wants to enter heaven then they must have the qualifications to enter heaven, “a person with this mindset (receiving qualifications) can enter heaven”.

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A Harrowing Escape from War:

· Escaped from Saigon on April 29, 1975, through Tan Son Nhat Airport amidst heavy shelling by North Vietnamese forces.

· Spent time in refugee camps: Wake Island, Hawaii, Arkansas, before settling in Melrose, a suburb of Boston.

· Her mother, Thai An, a single parent, overcame hardship to raise her daughters, eventually earning a master’s degree and working as a librarian.



From Refugee to the Highest-Ranking Vietnamese-American Woman in the U.S. Army:

· Danielle enlisted in the U.S. Army at 17 as a surgical technician.

· After earning a finance degree, she became an engineer officer, serving in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

· She was part of the 4th Infantry Division credited with capturing Saddam Hussein and later commanded the 130th Engineer Brigade.

· Today, she is the highest-ranking active-duty woman of Vietnamese descent in the U.S. military, second only to Major General Viet Xuan Luong.

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Family Values and National Service:

· Her sister, Lan Dinh, also graduated from West Point, served seven years, worked for Bank of America, and now teaches in Bangkok.

· Her uncle, Professor Ngo Vinh Long—who sponsored the family to the U.S.—was the first Vietnamese student to attend Harvard directly.

· Danielle emphasizes "repaying America"—the country that gave her refuge—and hopes to inspire more Asian Americans to join the military.



An Asian-American Leadership Model:

· Deeply respected by her troops for listening and caring. She often invited soldiers home for Thanksgiving dinners.

· She lives by the legacy of her mother and grandfather—who named her “Nhu Nguyen,” meaning “wish come true” in Vietnamese.

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Huy Nguyen, second left, escaped Vietnam at age 12, and became a surgeon. Front right is his brother, Nang Nguyen, also a practicing surgeon. Nguyen’s two sons are left – Eric Nguyen, a family medicine resident, and second right, Brandon Nguyen, a surgical resident.Courtesy Huy Nguyen

Once the family came to the U.S., the father worked as a security guard and the mother as a cleaner. He got his GED at age 45 and became a chiropractor, inspiring his kids.

By Kaitlyn Schwanemann

Fifty years ago, at the age of 12, Huy Nguyen fled Saigon with his family as a refugee. Today, after a long road, the Nguyens boast three generations of medical professionals who say they are grateful for the chance to achieve their dream.

When they first arrived in the U.S., they settled in Iowa and became the first Vietnamese American family in the Quad Cities, according to the Davenport Public Library. Nguyen's mother worked as a house cleaner. His father worked as a security guard and eventually got his high school diploma at age 45. He went on to pursue a bachelor’s degree and became a chiropractor in 1981.


By then, Huy Nguyen was already set on becoming a surgeon.

Now, Nguyen’s three children are working to become doctors as well. Two of Nguyen’s children graduated from the same medical school as their father — Kansas City University.

As refugees in the 70s, the family went through a difficult time and started out on welfare. Once a chiropractor, the older Nguyen decided he wanted to pay back all the help they got from the welfare system.

“What my dad did was, when he became a chiropractor, he and my mom, they went to the social security service. And my dad asked that — since when he was in school, we were on welfare … if he can put in payment and they could pay off the help,” Nguyen said. “He was very proud that he received the help, but at the same time, he would pay that help back and contribute more to that.”

Nguyen’s family first stop as immigrants was California, where a church sponsored them to move to Davenport, Iowa. While there, Nguyen and his father established themselves in health care. Nguyen eventually had three children of his own — two resident physicians and a current medical school student, now ages 27, 26 and 18.

Five decades after the fall of Saigon, which effectively ended the Vietnam War on April 30, 1975, the day is known as “Reunification Day” in Vietnam.

“If you see the Afghanistan evacuations, it’s very similar to Vietnam on that at the end of a war,” Nguyen told NBC News. “There was a bombing on the airport, and we were lucky enough to get in the military airplane, and we were airlifted out of Saigon,” Nguyen said.

“My dad in Vietnam — he was lieutenant colonel in the South Vietnamese army, which fought along with the Americans, and so, last minute, he jumped on the plane and he left with us.”

Nguyen said he assimilated to the American culture while living in Iowa — especially as there were no Vietnamese people, foods or languages around him. He fell in love with American football in fifth-grade and learned English by watching TV. Huy Nguyen, right, with his wife, Megan, and their three children at a Kansas City University graduation ceremony for their youngest son in 2024.Courtesy Huy Nguyen

Once the family settled in Iowa, Nguyen’s father pursued his studies and later went to chiropractic school. While in school, he worked as a museum security guard to make ends meet. Nguyen’s mother brought the kids back to California, where she worked cleaning houses. Nguyen would help her clean after school, he said. Once Nguyen’s father graduated, he returned to the family in California and opened his own private practice.

Nguyen eventually got his bachelor’s degree at the same university as his father, St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa. Nguyen’s older sister became a chiropractor and then a lawyer; Nguyen became a surgeon; two of Nguyen’s brothers became surgeons and another became a lawyer. Nguyen opened up his own private practice in San Jose, California in 1997 — one of the largest Vietnamese American communities in the U.S.


In 2008, Nguyen became the first surgeon in the U.S. to perform a single-incision laparoscopic colon resection. Four years later, Nguyen became the first in the California Bay Area to remove a gallbladder using single-site robotic surgery, with his brother Nang assisting the surgery.

“If you think about the American dream, we are it,” Nguyen said. “If it wasn’t for the people that helped us, and also the American government helping us through the welfare system, we would not be where we’re at right now. Of course, working hard and everything else comes with it, too.”

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By Hai Di Nguyen – May 15, 2025

From May 6–8, 2025, in Kathmandu, Nepal, torture victims had the chance to share their experiences with Dr. Alice Jill Edwards, the UN Special Rapporteur on Torture. Among them were Vietnamese-Americans like Dang Minh Ty and Percy Nguyen (BPSOS), who raised concerns about abuses against Vietnamese refugees in Thailand’s IDC facilities.

Inhumane Conditions in IDC

Lù A Da, a Hmong Christian refugee, was jailed in Bangkok’s IDC in December 2023. He described rooms crammed with up to 150 people in a 6x20m space, no bedding, and people lying “like corpses in coffins.”

Roy, another refugee, said he had to sleep squeezed against others, legs intertwined. Both reported seeing inmates with mental breakdowns due to prolonged detention and abuse.

Beatings and Threats

Lù A Da recounted being beaten by a Vietnamese inmate named Trần Thanh Tuấn, the “room leader,” after simply handing him water. Tuấn and his aides routinely hit other refugees and used handcuffs to punish those who resisted.

In another case, a detainee known as Mr. C reported that on May 1, 2025, his younger brother was beaten unconscious in a bathroom. When Mr. C tried to help, he too was assaulted. Police told him, “If no one dies, we do nothing. If someone dies, we cremate them.”

Despite security cameras, Thai police reportedly ignore the abuse.

Extortion and Possible Embassy Links

Some refugees said Tuấn had ties to the Vietnamese embassy and claimed he wasn’t afraid of it. To be released or deported, detainees allegedly had to pay 13,000–15,000 baht (~$400), far higher than actual airfare costs.

Urgent Plea for Help

As of now, 13 Hmong refugees remain detained, hoping for financial aid to secure release.
Support contact: bpsos@bpsos.org

Watch related interview: YouTube

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CALITODAY – Fountain Valley (May 14, 2025) – Over 200 Vietnamese guests gathered at The Center at Founders Village to enjoy the exquisite and emotional classical guitar performance by artist Lê Thu, currently residing in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

The event, hosted by the Vietnamese American Classical Guitar Society, was introduced by musician Võ Tá Hân, who had organized several classical guitar competitions in Vietnam during the 1990s. He recalled awarding Lê Thu first prize in 2000 when she flew from Hanoi to Saigon to compete.

Now, 25 years later, Lê Thu reunited with her Vietnamese audience in Orange County, delivering a passionate two-hour concert featuring French, Spanish, and Vietnamese pieces. Her rendition of “Niệm Khúc Cuối” (by Ngô Thụy Miên), arranged for guitar by Võ Tá Hân, moved many in the audience.

According to her biography, Lê Thu began learning guitar at the age of 4, taught by her father. By age 7, she became the youngest student admitted to the Hanoi Conservatory. She later trained under renowned international guitarists, becoming one of the most prominent female classical guitarists of Vietnamese origin on the global stage.

She now regularly performs in Europe, the United States, and Asia, and owns a personal YouTube channel where she plays well-known pieces like “Historia De Un Amor”, “Tombe La Neige”, “Qui Sait”, and Vietnamese favorites such as “Xuân Này Con Không Về”.

During the event, her CD “Amor” sold out quickly, with fans lining up for autographs. Notable attendees included musician Nguyễn Đức Đạt and Ms. Tô Thị Thủy – director of Thúy Nga entertainment center.

When asked whether she intended to settle in the U.S., Lê Thu simply smiled — a subtle hint. Given her talent and international reputation, applying for an artist-based residency in America would be a natural and well-deserved path.

As the evening ended, many attendees left still haunted by the lingering beauty of her strings — a tender echo of homeland from the burning deserts of the Middle East to the warm heart of Little Saigon.

Listen to: Historia De Un Amor – Lê Thu

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Cali Today News - A Beautiful Sunday Morning, where just a long-sleeved shirt is enough for the people of Northern California to enjoy the happiness brought by the weather — and to simply gather around a table with friends to chat and share stories.

Indeed, this morning at Cao Nguyen Restaurant on King Boulevard, we attended a gathering of journalists, media professionals, and community activists. A special guest was a movie director Thanh Tâm, who came from Canada to present the progress of a documentary film project about the post-Vietnam War period, titled:

“From the Ashes of War”

Dear ladies and gentlemen ,
Since 1995, after the United States lifted its embargo against Vietnam, the Hanoi government has issued Resolution 36, aimed at shaking the confidence of overseas Vietnamese youth in the righteousness of the former Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). At the same time, they have spread gravely misleading narratives about the Vietnam War to benefit the victors, and so on...

There is much concern as today's younger generations abroad—through foreign books, media, and stories passed down from their elders—learn about the hardships of re-education camps, the new economic zones, remote jungle labor camps, and dangerous border crossings, as well as deadly escapes by boats, and the refugee camps scattered throughout Southeast Asia, etc.

Through Director Thanh Tâm’s presentation, we deeply resonated with the story, as many of us saw our own lives reflected in it. Therefore, in order to realize a documentary film that serves as a historical testimony, not only heartfelt effort but also financial support is essential. As such, we have established a preliminary fundraising committee in Northern California, consisting of:Head of Fundraising Event Committee: Thầy Sáu Hồ Quang Nhật
Vice Chair: Huỳnh Lương Thiện
General Secretary: Journalist Lê Văn Hải
Program Planning: Intellectual Cao Hồng and community activist Trung Cao
Media and Press Relations: Journalist Nguyễn X. Nam, Journalist Nguyễn Ngọc Mùi, and journalist Vũ Nhân

We must not let history be written only by the victors.

We sincerely hope these legitimate concerns will resonate with those who were victims and witnesses of the war — and that you will contribute your spiritual and financial support so that this documentary can reach future generations.

Nguyen Ngoc Mui

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By Huỳnh Phú Thứ

CALI TODAY NEWS - On Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2025, at Peek Family Funeral Home in Orange County, California, friends and colleagues gathered to bid farewell to journalist and artist Kỳ Phát.

The ceremony was attended predominantly by fellow musicians and singers from the local Vietnamese American community.

Born Huỳnh Hoàn Phát in 1947 in Quảng Ngãi Province, Vietnam, Kỳ Phát passed away on April 23, 2025, at his home in Orange County at the age of 78.

As a young man, he moved to Saigon to study and became involved in the vibrant youth music scene, producing successful concerts, adapting foreign songs into Vietnamese, and releasing popular cassette tapes before 1975.

Following the fall of Saigon, he and his family resettled in the United States in the early 1990s.

In 1995, he founded Trẻ Magazine, a biweekly publication focusing on music and film within the Vietnamese American community. The magazine ceased publication in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, having released 543 issues over 25 years.

Kỳ Phát's contributions significantly enriched Vietnamese-language media in Orange County, often regarded as the cultural capital of the Vietnamese diaspora.

Known for his gentle demeanor, Kỳ Phát was beloved by many in the music community.

In November 2024, he was diagnosed with spinal cancer. Despite undergoing three surgeries and two rounds of chemotherapy, his health declined, and he passed away after five months of illness.

In February 2025, friends organized a tribute concert at the Bleu nightclub to honor and support him, which he attended with joy.

He is survived by his wife and daughter. Tragically, his son had passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic at the age of 30. According to his wishes, both father and son's ashes will be scattered at sea.

The funeral was marked by heartfelt performances from numerous artists, including musician Nam Lộc and singers Phương Hồng Quế, Thế Sơn, Giáng Ngọc, Trọng Nghĩa, Hương Thơ, Ái Phương, Kim Yến, Thái Hoàng, Philip Huy, and Sỹ Đan, accompanied by keyboardist Mai Trí Dũng and guitarist Quang Bùi.

Musician and journalist Trần Chí Phúc spoke at the service, highlighting Kỳ Phát's legacy through Trẻ Magazine.

He noted that Quảng Ngãi Province has produced notable figures like journalist Nguyễn Vỹ and poets Bích Khê and Tế Hanh, and now adds journalist Kỳ Phát to its list of distinguished natives.

Singer Phong Dinh performed the song "Về Nơi Chưa Tới" ("To the Unreached Place") by Trần Chí Phúc, accompanied by the composer himself, as a final tribute:

"Like a sparkling dew, like a wave crest, like a flash across the sky, life passes like a dream. That day I was born, now it's time to depart, the sacred moment has come, wishing you all peace."

At 2 p.m., attendees accompanied Kỳ Phát to the adjacent cremation site.

Orange County has seen several funerals where musicians gather to sing farewells, adding a poetic touch to the solemnity. Kỳ Phát's funeral was serene and harmonious, reflecting the gentle spirit of the artist himself.

Listen to "Về Nơi Chưa Tới" here:

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Calitoday (09/05/2025):

Story by Viet Ha

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While the US is not among the largest investors in Vietnam, American companies have driven new foreign investment flows into the country, particularly as they diversify their supply chains and relocate the manufacturing operations of their suppliers to Vietnam.

Nguyen Viet Ha, managing director BowerGroupAsia Vietnam

Despite the challenges that lie ahead, the future of US investment in Vietnam looks promising, underpinned by Vietnam’s impressive economic growth and its strong political commitment to fostering its partnership with the US.

 

As Vietnam’s economy matured and its policy environment became increasingly conducive to foreign investment, US investments diversified into a wider array of industries. The early 2000s saw a significant influx of US capital into sectors such as technology, energy, healthcare, and finance. High-profile companies like Intel, General Electric, and Citibank made substantial commitments to the Vietnamese market, each bringing expertise, technology, and global best practices.

The tech sector has been a standout success story. Intel’s $1 billion investment in its Ho Chi Minh City facility in 2006 underscored the potential of Vietnam as a hub for high-tech manufacturing. Similarly, collaborations in renewables have showcased Vietnam’s commitment to sustainability, with US firms taking the lead in providing cutting-edge solutions.

US investments have brought benefits beyond normal economic values. Although the US ranks 11^th among investors in Vietnam, US companies are key drivers of foreign investments into the country over the past years. Specifically, the diversification of supply chains by major US global brands has brought fresh investments into Vietnam’s export-oriented manufacturing hubs.

Beyond direct capital inflows, these companies have introduced advanced technologies, enhanced workforce skills, and fostered innovation. The involvement of US firms has elevated Vietnam’s position in global value chains, particularly in manufacturing, technology, and agricultural exports.

Moreover, besides investment activities, US companies have actively participated in community support and social activities, creating a ripple effect on Vietnam’s development. They have contributed to protecting the environment, improved public health, and advanced training and educational opportunities, aligning with Vietnam’s long-term development goals.

While the progress has been significant, US investments in Vietnam have not been without challenges. Regulatory complexities, inconsistent enforcement of policies, and limitations in infrastructure have occasionally posed hurdles for foreign investors, including those from the US. Furthermore, navigating cultural and operational differences requires ongoing adaptation.

The future of American investment in Vietnam appears promising. Several factors that contribute to this optimism include the Vietnam’s impressive economic growth and stability, strong commitments to digital transformation and commitments in green growth, and political will to strengthen the bilateral economic ties between the two countries.

To capitalise on these opportunities, both governments and the US business community must work collaboratively. Continued dialogue on trade and investment policies, improvements in transparency, and alignment with global standards will further enhance the investment climate. Educational and cultural exchanges can also deepen mutual understanding and create stronger bonds between the two nations.

The journey of 30 years of US investment in Vietnam is a testament to the transformative power of economic collaboration. From its modest beginnings to its current diverse portfolio, US investment has contributed significantly to Vietnam’s development while creating value for American businesses. The prospects for the future are even more exciting, with opportunities for growth in digital innovation, green energy, and strengthened economic ties.

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Calitoday (08/05/2025):

 

By Monisha Ravisetti

"In this moment, I just want all survivors to know: You can heal. No dream is too wild, and if it's so wild and out there — like going to space — you can absolutely make it through, and it can absolutely be possible."

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Amanda Nguyễn stepped out of a windowed white capsule in the West Texas desert on Monday (April 14), placed her hands firmly on her chest, then punched them toward the sky, beaming with joy. Having just flown beyond the Kármán line — recognized as the division between Earth and the rest of the universe — she'd just become the first Vietnamese woman to fly to space. She'd also just closed the loop on a dream she paused for 10 years to advocate for civil rights, keeping a promise to her younger self that she would "return to her."

Before that 10-year pause, Nguyễn was a student at Harvard University in pursuit of a career at either NASA or the CIA. She'd been studying astrophysics at the college, had worked on NASA's last space shuttle mission and had previously helped the agency develop its Kepler exoplanet-hunting space telescope. Then, in 2013, during her senior year, she was raped at a frat party.

While dealing with her own emotions in the aftermath of her sexual assault, Nguyễn also began to uncover serious lapses in the justice system designed to support survivors so they can press charges. She eventually found herself at a crossroads between pivoting her journey toward the fight for sexual assault survivor rights — harnessing her own experience as a powerful medium of advocacy — or continuing on the path toward her scientific dreams. She chose the former, and indeed achieved great things.

She is credited, for instance, with the passing of the Sexual Assault Survivors' Bill of Rights Act, which entitles survivors to free medical exams, mandates that forensic evidence be kept for at least the statute of limitations on rape, and provides the option of extending that timeline in certain circumstances. Because of this accomplishment, she was also a nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019.

And, as of April 14, Nguyễn managed to choose her latter dream as well.
"In this moment, I just want all survivors to know: You can heal. No dream is too wild, and if it's so wild and out there — like going to space — you can absolutely make it through, and it can absolutely be possible," she said during an interview conducted immediately post-flight.

During the flight, Nguyễn's carefully chosen zero-G indicator — in reference to the object that astronauts bring to space to indicate when microgravity conditions begin — would have poetically floated around the capsule. It was a note she'd written to herself years ago, promising that, if she were to pause her astronaut dreams and fight for civil rights, "one day I would return to her."
Nguyễn also brought a second zero-G indicator that she was on the fence about, she says. It's her hospital band from when she was given a rape kit after her sexual assault. "I ended up bringing it," she said. "I got to honor her today."
As she said prior to her flight: "This journey really is about healing."

(Courtesy of Space)

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Calitoday (08/05/2025):

Because the book is titled Mê Cung (The Maze), I began by reading the story "Mê Cung." The protagonist, Mê Cung, is a talented but unsuccessful musician who harbors resentment and despair, leading him to seek conversations with ghosts. He visits a house reputed to be haunted, hoping to spend the night and encounter a spirit. The author's storytelling is so skillful that he describes the musician's experiences—meeting various individuals and spending the night—leading the reader to believe no ghost was encountered. Yet, just as the protagonist is about to leave in disappointment, he realizes he had indeed met a ghost.

Reading Đào Văn Bình's "Mê Cung," I found it more engaging than Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio by Pu Songling. Initially, everything appears ordinary and realistic, without the need for supernatural elements. However, the twist at the end makes the story exceptionally captivating.

Turning the book over, I read the first story, "Only Heaven Can Kill." It narrates the tale of two southern gentlemen (reminiscent of the old Bạc Liêu aristocrats) who challenge each other with the notion that "Only Heaven Can Kill." In 13 pages, the author uses the backdrop of southern society during the transitional period between French and Japanese rule to convey a philosophy of life: events occur due to pride, arrogance, or self-respect, akin to tragedies in history (such as those involving Nguyễn Tri Phương, Phan Thanh Giản, or more recently, Nguyễn Khoa Nam, and even the ancient story of the Trưng Sisters). Ultimately, outcomes are determined either by fate ("Only Heaven Can Kill") or human actions ("Only People Can Kill").

The author addresses these themes with a masterful pen and profound prose, illustrating not just a philosophy of life but grounding it in real-life experiences.

Despite our age difference (he in his 90s, I in my 80s), I am a devoted admirer of author Đào Văn Bình. I have had the privilege of meeting and discussing literature with some of Vietnam's foremost writers, poets, and musicians, such as Văn Cao, Hoàng Cầm, Trần Dần, Nguyễn Huy Thiệp, Dương Thu Hương, Hữu Loan, Huy Cận, Nguyễn Chí Thiện, Trịnh Công Sơn, and Phạm Duy. After reading Mê Cung by Đào Văn Bình, I recognize him as a deserving leading figure in Vietnamese literature.

Bùi Duy Tâm

(Cựu Kim Sơn, October 8, 2024)

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Calitoday (07/05/2025):

You're cordially invited to the premiere screening of Daydreamers, Vietnam's first-ever vampire feature film, directed by Vietnamese-American filmmaker Timothy Linh Bui. This special event will take place at AMC Eastridge 15, located at 2190 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA 95122, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 5:00 PM.Sportskeeda+8The Frida Cinema+8Promote Horror+8

Daydreamers (Vietnamese title: Người Mặt Trời) is a groundbreaking supernatural thriller that reimagines vampire lore within the context of Southeast Asia. Set in modern-day Saigon, the film follows Nhat, a young vampire raised in a secluded riverboat community that suppresses its thirst for human blood in hopes of regaining lost humanity. When his estranged brother Marco returns with tales of vampires thriving among humans, Nhat is drawn into a dangerous world that tests his loyalty, beliefs, and survival. His fate takes a turn when he meets Ha, a rebellious schoolgirl who uncovers his secret—forcing Nhat to break vampire law in an act of forbidden protection. As Trieu, a ruthless vampire queen, orders their execution, the city erupts into chaos, setting the stage for a final battle between brothers—one embracing the monster within, the other fighting to hold onto his last shred of humanity. Fandango+6Rue Morgue+6FirstShowing.net+6

The film stars Chi Pu, Trinh Thao, Thuan Nguyen, and Tran Ngoc Vang. It has garnered critical acclaim, receiving six nominations at the prestigious 2025 Ngôi Sao Xanh (Blue Star) Awards, and winning Best Director, Best New Talent, and Best Production Design. Người Lao Động+6Rue Morgue+6FANGORIA+625YL+1Sportskeeda+1

This premiere is not only a cinematic milestone but also a celebration of Vietnamese-American culture and storytelling. The event will feature appearances by the director, cast members, and international fashion models showcasing the latest collections from the United States and the Vietnamese diaspora.

As we mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnamese-American community in the United States, this event serves as a tribute to the enduring spirit and creative contributions of Vietnamese-Americans.

We would be honored by your presence at this significant cultural event. Please refer to the attached official invitation and program for more details. Kindly RSVP at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to sharing this unforgettable evening with you.

Sincerely,

The Daydreamers Production Team

Happy Canvas Film Production

Director Timothy Linh Bui

VETERAN REPORTER HANH DUONG

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Calitoday (07/05/2025): Trương Hoàng Xuân, the composer of the patriotic song "Thề Không Phản Bội Quê Hương" ("I Swear Not to Betray My Homeland"), passed away on May 3, 2025, in Saigon at the age of 85.
Though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, his compositions have resonated deeply, especially among overseas Vietnamese communities.
Born in 1940 in Saigon, Xuân studied music in church from a young age and began performing in restaurants by the age of 16 to support his family.
In 1960, he graduated from the Pedagogical Institute and started teaching in Long Khánh, Bình Tuy province.
By 1968, he joined the military and worked at the Army Radio Station alongside notable musicians like Tô Kiều Ngân, Đỗ Kim Bảng, and Trầm Tử Thiêng.
In 1972, he was appointed by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Vietnam to teach music at Nguyễn An Ninh High School in District 10.
After 1975, Xuân faced challenges due to his association with the former regime.
In 1978, he was dismissed from his teaching position and subsequently worked in the postal service's cultural department until his retirement in 2000. Following a divorce, he lived alone in Phú Nhuận District.
Xuân composed several dozen songs, sometimes under the pseudonym Thy Linh. Notable works include "Hái Hoa Rừng Cho Em," performed by Chế Linh and Thiên Trang, and "Bạc Trắng Lửa Hồng," sung by Đan Nguyên and Phi Nhung. His most renowned piece, "Thề Không Phản Bội Quê Hương," became an anthem among Vietnamese expatriates advocating for freedom and justice.Saigon Nhỏ
His cremation ceremony is scheduled for May 8, 2025, at Bình Hưng Hòa in Bình Tân District, Saigon.
We respectfully bid farewell to m

usician Trương Hoàng Xuân. His stirring compositions remain a testament to his dedication to his homeland, even as they echo the tumultuous history of the Republic of Vietnam.
TRAN CHI PHUC, COMPOSER

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