#vietnamese-community

#vietnamese-community

Hoi An lanterns hang sparsely throughout the venue. Dancers glide across the stage in silk tunics. Rows of Bánh Tét, Vietnamese rice cakes enjoyed during Lunar New Year, line display tables. And nearby, inflatable horses and a miniature stable invite children to pose for photos - fitting the Year of the Horse theme. The Lunar New Year - known as Tết in Vietnam - is one of the most significant holidays across several Asian countries and among diaspora communities worldwide.

For many, Orlando is synonymous solely with theme parks. And while the city is home to more major parks than anywhere else in the world, its culinary scene goes beyond turkey legs and chicken nuggets. Nowhere is that more evident than in the Mills 50 district, a vibrant neighborhood in the heart of Orlando with more Michelin-recognized spots than any other part of town.

"Black April is not a time for glorifying successes and contributions to America. This is about why do we exist in America at all? It's because we rejected Communism. That reason still exists and we should be calling the world's attention to it."