HOW IT ALL BEGAN
"We’ve been talking about designating the ‘Little Saigon Cultural District’ for a very long time, and I’m glad to see the community’s proposal finally moving forward. I’m proud of the community for their continued advocacy. This cultural designation will attract more business and tourism to the neighborhood, showing how rich Fields Corner is in arts and culture.”
— Martin Walsh, City of Boston Mayor
TIMELINE OF OUR JOURNEY
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Inception
Sometime in 2015
The very first thought of a Boston Little Saigon cultural district was introduced in 2015 by a few Vietnamese-American community members.
Reemergence
January 2018
The idea of a Boston Little Saigon resurfaces among members of the Networking Organization for Vietnamese Americans (NOVA).
Gathering Public Interest
April 2018
The first public meeting held in the Dorchester community to gather interests for a cultural district.
Cultural District Consultation
May 2018
Meeting with the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture provided information on the process and criteria for a cultural district.
Working on a Name
July 2018
Many working sessions were held to discuss the name designation and goals for the cultural district.
Finalizing the Name
August 2018
At this public meeting, Boston Little Saigon became the official name for the cultural district initiative.
Gathering Support
December 2018
From businesses to organizations, to city and state representatives, we were gathering as much support as we could!
City of Boston Approval
September 2019
A public hearing was held and city councilors voted to pass the designation of a Boston Little Saigon Cultural District!
Awaiting State Approval
September 2019
A public hearing was held and city councilors voted to pass the designation of a Boston Little Saigon Cultural District!