2023 Mỹ Việt Story Slam: Win Cash and global feature

It’s hard to imagine our parents having lives before us. Have you thought about how much you actually know, or want to know about their past and what has shaped who they are today? This year, Season 6 of the Vietnamese Boat People podcast showcases narratives of individuals uncovering the lives that their parents once lived.

For the 2023 My Viet Story Slam, prepare a three-minute or less, story about your mom, dad, or someone you consider to be a parent-figure in your life, biological or not. And Parents, is there something that you’ve always wanted to share with your kids? You can submit too! Here are some prompts to get you thinking:

• What genetic gems or hereditary hazards do you think you’ve inherited as a child or passed on as a parent?
• Was there a specific family intervention, celebration, or reunion that was long overdue?
• Was there a time when your relationship was closest or furthest - physically, emotionally or metaphorically?
• Is there a family secret that shook your world?
• What questions have been unanswered?
• Is your parent a super hero of some sort?

It’s an opportunity to explore your own narrative and have it showcased in front of a live global audience and get published on the Vietnamese Boat People podcast. Plus there is a $300 cash prize and a swag bag of goodies from sponsors.

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