What We Do

Countdown to VietFest 2022

Annual Vietnamese Heritage Festival. A unique and spectacular celebration of the best of Vietnamese cuisine, culture, art and entertainment. For more information, visit www.vietfest.com.

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VietFest 2019 Recap

The Vietnamese Heritage Festival is an event that not only showcases our beautiful culture but also supports the Asian community by marketing local businesses, restaurants and nonprofit organizations to the greater Washington, DC community. A portion of proceeds from this popular annual event will proudly benefit at-risk youths in the greater Washington, DC area.

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VietFest 

The Vietnamese Heritage Festival is an event that not only showcases our beautiful culture but also supports the Vietnamese community by marketing local businesses, restaurants and nonprofit organizations to the greater Washington, DC community.

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Workshop, Seminars, & Events

Our Professional Workshops offerings are presented by industry leading instructors and guest speakers and are designed to enrich your professional career. Our offering will cover a range of instructional workshops, seminars, and professional events.

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ACE Mentorship Program

The NOVAL-DC ACE Program (Anh Chi Em) connects Vietnamese American students with rising and established professionals in the Washington, DC area. The program includes individual mentoring, panel discussions, and civic and cultural activities.

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Come join us in our meetings, community events, and social gathering meetups.  

Our Events:

Our activities are aimed at developing leadership skills among our members, promoting civic participation and education, advancing coalitions, community building, and fostering cultural heritage.

VietFest

Headshot (Photography) Happy Hour

Anh Chi Em Mentorship Program

Public Speaking Workshop

Speaking with Power and Confidence Workshop

TetFest 2012

Our Involvement:

Social responsibility is one of our core values and an integral component of our philosophy, spirit and culture.  We work with many different organizations to help within our communities in the US and in our homeland, Vietnam.

Ket Doan Strike for a Child Bowling

“Lend a Hand” Fundraiser

BPSOS Toys-for-Tots

Ket Doan and VLAC Nursing Home and Senior Housing Visit

Children Vietnam – Charity Date Auction

Ket Doan Food for the Homeless

Our Goals:

We seek to elevate the Vietnamese American community by developing the next generation of leaders and promoting greater awareness of our community and culture to the American mainstream.

Build Future Leaders

Promote our Culture and Heritage

Provide Networking Opportunites

Engage in our Communities to Make a Difference.

Establish More Seminars, Workshops, and Opportunities

Inspire Others to Contribute to their Communities