Golden Bamboo - Vietnamese Community Group
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Golden Bamboo was created to honor our Vietnamese roots and create a system of support for Vietnamese-Americans, Refugees, and Immigrants. We embrace the blending of cultures and changes that all generations are embracing.
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Thank you for having us, Golden Bamboo and allowing us to celebrate Vietnamese Lunar year 2024 with you all! Your performances were great, food was delicious and event participants are so beautiful!"
Tacoma Healing Awareness Community - THAC
Senior Walking Group |
Sunflower Dance Troupe |
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Golden Bamboo is a senior walking group with a mission to bridge communities and generations through arts, culture, education and business. This walking group for seniors provides a safe way to keep active and support one another.
Volunteer with UsThere are many ways to volunteer with our community:
- Our senior walking group is often volunteering across the Tacoma community. volunteer opportunities may involve cooking, serving food, elderly care, and cultural performances. Please contact us to get involved. - We need many hands to help manage our annual Lunar New Years event. Roles will include greeting visitors, serving food, media, and more. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age. |
Sunflowers Dance Troupe began as a way to support young refugee girls from Vietnam and has blossomed into a multi-generational community that welcome people of all genders, backgrounds, and ages. We are still committed to passing on our cultural and art traditions through dance.
Lunar New Year 2025Our next annual Lunar New Years event is planned for Sunday, January 26th, 2025 at the Eastside Community Center, from 12 to 4 pm.
There will be free food, activities, vendors, and performances. Please contact us via email or contact form to get involved. Sign up by October 20th for the Sunflower Dance Troupe. |
Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Partners
Tacoma CreatesTacoma Creates has been a vital partner in funding our annual Lunar New Year celebration. This upcoming year will be our 3rd annual event at the Eastside Community Center. Thank you, Tacoma Creates, for believing in our mission to bridge cultures and generations, and for investing in our community. With the sponsorship of Tacoma Creates, we can continue to create memorable cultural experiences.
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Metro Parks Tacoma & Eastside Community CenterWe extend our heartfelt gratitude to Metro Parks for their generous support and commitment to our community. Their dedication to preserving natural spaces and providing enriching recreational opportunities plays a vital role in enhancing our local quality of life. We thank the Eastside Community Center for the active role they have played in planning and executing this event.
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Tết Lunar New Year connects generations through tradition
Published Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024
Traditions keep culture alive, honor roots, and bridge the gap between generations. All members of our community are invited to take part in the Lunar New Year traditions of Vietnam at Tết Lunar New Year at the Eastside Community Center on January 28.
This is the second year Tết Lunar New Year will take place at the Eastside Community Center. While Tết is fairly new to the Eastside, it has been hosted by the Tacoma Vietnamese community since 1990. The event producers from Golden Bamboo Walking Group, a recreation and social club for senior Vietnamese women, have a long history of promoting Vietnamese culture and supporting refugees from Vietnam in Tacoma.
Golden Bamboo leader Lisa Mathusz is excited to once again bring this vibrant celebration of Vietnamese culture to Eastside. Hosting this event was part of her dream for her neighborhood when she advocated for the creation of the Eastside Community Center years ago. The Golden Bamboo played an active role in building support for the center’s creation, taking to the streets to have conversations with Eastside neighbors and collect signatures in support of building the center. Because of this, Eastside holds a special place in the hearts of the Golden Bamboo, who see it as a second home for their families to safely play, learn, and gather... Read more (opens new window to Metro Parks website)
This is the second year Tết Lunar New Year will take place at the Eastside Community Center. While Tết is fairly new to the Eastside, it has been hosted by the Tacoma Vietnamese community since 1990. The event producers from Golden Bamboo Walking Group, a recreation and social club for senior Vietnamese women, have a long history of promoting Vietnamese culture and supporting refugees from Vietnam in Tacoma.
Golden Bamboo leader Lisa Mathusz is excited to once again bring this vibrant celebration of Vietnamese culture to Eastside. Hosting this event was part of her dream for her neighborhood when she advocated for the creation of the Eastside Community Center years ago. The Golden Bamboo played an active role in building support for the center’s creation, taking to the streets to have conversations with Eastside neighbors and collect signatures in support of building the center. Because of this, Eastside holds a special place in the hearts of the Golden Bamboo, who see it as a second home for their families to safely play, learn, and gather... Read more (opens new window to Metro Parks website)
