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The mission of The United States Vietnam Arts Program (USVAP) (formerly ArtSynergy) is to provide opportunities for artists from Vietnam and the United States to work collaboratively on artistic projects; to offer encouragement and support for the collaborative process particularly across cultural boundaries; and to bring together new and existing audiences to discover or rediscover the cultural and artistic traditions of both countries. |
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USVAP will develop opportunities for artists from Vietnam and the United States in a variety of disciplines to collaborate on creating, performing or exhibiting works to audiences. In addition, a primary goal of the program will be to educate audiences in both countries of the rich cultural traditions and experiences before, during and since the war. |
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Lai Khe Vietnam 1970 |

Lai Khe Vietnam 1998 |
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"When I left for Vietnam in 1970, the most significant item that represented who I was to this culture was my M16 rifle. Today, when I return to Vietnam, I bring not a weapon, but my music."
James Kimo Williams, composer and veteran on his return to Vietnam in 1998
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Board Members:
Anh Nguyen
Lores Nguyen
Michelle Woods
Hiep Do
Annette Barbier
Nissan Wasfie
Kimo WIlliams
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