Bridging Past and Future: A Vietnamese Conversation
A Thought-Provoking Look at Peace and Reconciliation
Reconciliation — the process of restoring friendship, harmony and trust after a traumatic experience — is a long-term challenge facing Vietnamese communities both in Vietnam and overseas. This process encompasses truth-telling, sharing of historical facts and narratives, and ultimately creating a path toward healing and a shared future.
On October 3, USIP and the Vietnam Society hosted a profound exploration of healing and harmony as part of an open dialogue on Vietnamese and Vietnamese American accomplishments and the road ahead for lasting reconciliation and peace. The conversation explored the profound impact of art and culture on healing and unity and offer young Vietnamese Americans a chance to contribute to a brighter and more united future.
Panelists
Erin Steinhauer, welcoming remarks
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Vietnam Society
Le Ly Hayslip
Author, “When Heaven and Earth Changed Places”
Kenneth Nguyen
Podcast Host, “The Vietnamese”
Long Tran
Assistant Professor and Washington Faculty Fellow, Ohio State University
Andrew Wells-Dang, moderator
Senior Expert, Southeast Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace
Ambassador Ted Osius, closing remarks
President and CEO, US-ASEAN Business Council
