About this Event
Five brave storytellers will take the mic to share their journey of migration, identity, love, loss, healing, and discovery.
Think!Chinatown is proud to host Vietnamese Boat People for their 6th annual and first ever in-person Story Slam. This year’s theme is “My Journey.” Stay tuned for announcements for this year’s selected storytellers.
This Story Slam is part of Our Journeys, an exhibition hosted at Think!Chinatown. Join us for an evening of live storytelling, community, and connection.
- 6:30 pm - Reception
- 7:00 pm - Story Slam begins w/an intro from Tracey Nguyen Mang (Vietnamese Boat People)
- 7:45 - Reception & Mingling continues
Interested in being a storyteller at this Slam? Read all about the Open Call here.
Thank you to event sponsors, Red Boat Fish Sauce, Subtle Asian Baking, Key to Teas and our event beverage sponsors, Mai Vino and Sanzo.
Vietnamese Boat People is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing stories of the Vietnamese diaspora through oral history, podcasts, and community programs.
This event is part of the Chinatown Arts Festival, a month long celebration of culture in Manhattan's Chinatown. Showcasing both traditional Chinese arts groups and emerging Asian American artists, this year’s festival is packed with exciting programs for all ages. Check out our long list of free and low-cost events at
Think!Chinatown is a place-based intergenerational non-profit in Manhattan’s Chinatown, working at the intersection of storytelling, arts, and neighborhood engagement. T!C is the team behind neighborhood cultural programs like Chinatown Arts Festival, Chinatown Night Market, Chinatown Block Parties, Chinatown Storytelling Festival, and more. Find more at
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Think!Chinatown's Studio, 1 pike street, New York, United States
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