BRAMPTON, ON – The City of Brampton, in partnership with the Vietnam Veterans Association of Ontario, invites residents to commemorate Journey to Freedom Day and celebrate the many contributions Vietnamese Canadians continue to make in Brampton. The day recognizes the exodus of Vietnamese refugees and their acceptance in Canada after the fall of Saigon at the end of the Vietnam War.
Residents are invited to attend the community flag raising and enjoy an afternoon of traditional Vietnamese performance and cuisine.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Location: Brampton City Hall
To learn more visit Brampton.ca/events.
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"In honouring Journey to Freedom Day, we pay tribute to the resilience and fortitude of the Vietnamese community, whose journey to Canada stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit. As we commemorate this moment in history, let us also celebrate the vibrant culture and contributions of Vietnamese Canadians that are an important part of the mosaic in our city.”
Patrick Brown, Mayor, City of Brampton
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