Vietnamese Canadian Experiences in BC

Vietnamese Canadian Experiences in BC

Tinh Bui

Hear how an engineering student who became an officer of the Vietnamese army, landed in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. Tinh Bui (Bùi Đức Tính) recounts how he started a new life and career when he landed as a refugee in BC. Learn more about Tinh Bui at Hearts of Freedom. Credit: Tình Bùi

Que-Tran Hoang

What is your name? In order to fit into Canadian society, many Vietnamese immigrants adopted English names. This tradition still continues today, as second and third generation Vietnamese Canadians have at least two different first names. Que-Tran Hoang (Hoàng Quế Trân) recounts how she started school in BC with a brand new name. Credit: Que-Tran Hoang