OUR VISION
The Boston Little Saigon Cultural District aims to highlight, recognize, and preserve Vietnamese American culture already present in the area and the community’s significant contributions to Dorchester’s unique history of immigrant experiences. We strive to help local arts and humanities improve the quality and range of their public programs so that more local families can benefit from them.
OUR GOALS
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Establish the district as a tourist destination
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Instill a sense of pride and ownership in the community
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Attract new businesses into the area
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Reinvent a point of attraction for Vietnamese American cuisine, events, language programs, businesses and organizations
Next Step
Waiting for Mass Cultural Council application approval
OUR JOURNEY
2020
The Mass Cultural Council application is submitted and planning begins for Boston Little Saigon
2019
The City of Boston City Council held on hearing on Dec 5th and approved of a Boston Little Saigon Cultural District on Dec 11th
2018
The idea resurfaces followed by multiple meetings with community members, organizations, businesses, and government officials
2014
Community leaders begin initial ideas and meetings for a Little Saigon