The Vietnamese Boat People

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The Vietnamese Boat People podcast is stories of hope, survival and resilience. Between 1975 to 1992, almost two million Vietnamese risked their lives to flee oppression and hardship after the Vietnam War, in one of the largest mass exoduses in modern history. Escaping by boat, many found freedom in foreign land, many were captured and brutally punished, and many did not survive the journey. This population of people are known as the ‘Vietnamese Boat People‘ and these are their stories. Support the show and the mission to elevate our stories at www.vietnameseboatpeople.org/donateWe are a 501(c)3 tax-deductible organization. Thank you for your support!

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  • mspassell
    3567655 stars!!!
    Grateful for this thoughtful documentation.
  • krnlmbch
    Thank you
    As a fifth generation American, I know nothing of such desperation and hardships. I'm so grateful for ASIAN-American month & all the exceptionally done podcasts available. Thank you for sharing your lives, your souls with us. ASIAN-AMERICANS are so deserving of recognition for all they've overcome & continue to steadily and quietly overcome in America. LOVE & MUCH RESPECT TO YOU ALL🇺🇸🗽
  • J-spg
    Stories that need to be documented
    It’s one thing to read about something in a history book. It’s another to document numerous first had accounts. Such an important podcast for preserving these stories.
  • 
    Amazing
    Tears are rolling down my eyes as I’m listening to these stories. I was privileged to be raised in America. I went through years of loneliness not understanding why my parents were they way they were. But this podcast helped me visualize my parent’s history, and set my burden free. Thank you.
  • Jill and the Beanstalk
    Necessary, accessible, beautiful
    I’m so happy that this platform exists to make these stories so easily accessible. It’s essential we document this history in first person and never forget. All people - all ages and walks of life, can learn and grow from this podcast.
  • AnLe1337
    Emotionally touching and relatable
    First episode reeled me in good. The way the father describes the escape from Đà Nẵng makes me feel like I was there. I came to the states when I was 1 and I grew up surrounded by other Vietnamese people. My heart for my homeland and my people shakes listening to these episodes
  • Amy M. Le
    Every story is heartbreaking
    Every story of the brave Vietnamese boat people who risked so much to live freely brings me to tears. I feel so blessed to walk alongside them and proud of the journey our people made to turn dust into dreams. Bless you all and keep telling your stories! Together we preserve history and pass on our heritage.
  • vietnam1636
    Excellent story telling
    Love hearing these people’s stories in their own voices.
  • Jjodfv
    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
    Oh my goodness! I’ve been wanting to find a Viet-Ameri podcast for a long time! It’s a perfect blend of the 1st Gen & 2nd Gen. This is such an iconic piece & will be documented for the future 3rd Gen and so on.
  • ashpeav
    Thank you!
    My mom escaped Vietnam in the 70’s when she was 8 with her dad and three brothers. I’ve always heard bits and pieces of stories, but lately have been wanting to learn more. Listening to these stories is teaching me so much. Thank you!
  • Meche CT
    What a great bridge to connect with heart!
    This podcast has such a compassionate way to address the different emotions and experiences from Vietnamese people, that builds a lovely connection with the heart. Every time I listen to an episode I find myself looking inside me, discovering what my raw heart has to share. I feel so much respect for this community, as they are an example to all of us. Forever grateful.
  • LeleCasimir
    Needed Stories!
    Thank you so much for this podcast. I am working on the dramaturgy for the play Vietgone by playwright Qui Nguyen who is a second generation refugee from Vietnam. This podcast really helped me to feel and see this experience from real people and their real stories so I can better understand the play, and the historical inspirations. I believe people every would benefit from this podcast!
  • Btn8274
    The unknown stories
    So glad that VBP has finally launched to share the untold stories of the Vietnamese refugees that now reside in North America and all over the world. These are stories you don’t want to miss hearing.
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