Bach Yen will perform at Thinh Phong, workshops, traditional music program Tran Quang Hai will peform at workshops, traditional music program Cat Tien featured at Festival Ball & Theme Program Luu Minh Thang featured at Festival Ball & Theme Program Chi Tam will be featured at Vietnamese Opera program Jennie Hien will perform at Festival Ball Pham Duc Thanh & family will lead music workshops Phuong Lien will perform at Vietnamese Opera program Phuong Hoang Band		Volunteers Promoting & Preserving Vietnamese Culture Through Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration In Seattle. Tet In Seattle is a volunteer organization in its entirety, ranging from the members who make up the Organizing Committee to the performers on the days of the Festival. The organization exists only because of the efforts and contributions of many dedicated volunteers all year round. Please join us to help preserve the Vietnamese traditions in a fun, educational and enriching way. Mission Statement The mission of Tet In Seattle is to preserve and promote the Vietnamese culture and heritage and to enrich the cultural diversity in the greater Seattle area. Goals and Objectives To continue the traditions of having a communal festival for the greater Seattle community during Tet celebrations To promote the Vietnamese customs and traditions to Seattle's diverse ethnic communities through Tet Nguyen Dan and other cultural activities throughout the year To promote inter-generational relationships of Vietnamese-American through active participation in Tet Nguyen Dan and other cultural activities throughout the year How to Volunteer for Tet in Seattle Volunteer opportunities exist on all levels of the organization: -- Organizing Committee -- Coordinators and Managers -- Performers -- Event Days These are only a few areas where volunteers can help. We are always in need of expertise in any area that volunteers wish to provide. We foster a fun, social environment in which volunteers come together. In organizing for the Festivals, volunteers make new friends, learn about the Vietnamese culture, and learn about themselves. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact My-Hong Truong at volunteer@tetinseattle.org. TIS NEWS ++ 11.1.03 Our upcoming Tet Festival celebrates the Year of the Monkey on January 24 and 25, 2004 at the Seattle Center. Stay tuned for more information. ++ 1.27.03 Learn more about traditional vietnamese music and instruments or contact Prof Tran Quang Hai directly by email ++ 1.27.03 Thank you volunteers for another GREAT FESTIVAL this year!! ++ 1.22.03 Traditional Music Workshop by Tran Quang Hai (1/24) at 4:30pm. Free to the public ++ 1.22.03 Thinh Phong 7:30PM, (1/24) at Town Hall with Bach Yen & Jules Tambicannou from France. Tickets available for advance purchase. ++ 1.3.03 Tet 2003 Festival Theme: Vietnam Niem Nho, "A Walk Through Vietnam" ++ 1.3.03 We have artists coming from around the world: Montreal, France, California and local performers. View the schedule for the festival on Jan 24-26, 2003. ++ 1.3.03 Special event this year: Four free to the public workshops will be presented by world famous musicians on the traditional music of Vietnam. Pham Duc Thanh and family on 1/31 & 2/1. Tran Quang Hai on 1/24 & 1/26. See schedule for more details. COMMUNITY NEWS ++ Events: ++ 2.8.03    VSA-UW Hosting a Dance The Vietnamese Student Association at the University of Washington and Seattle University are hosting a dance at the Seattle University Campion Ballroom on February 8th from 8:30 to 1:00 PM. Proceeds from the dance will be donated to charities. Come to the largest dance ever hosted by either school. For more information, visit http://students.washington.edu/vsauw or contact Daniel Hoang at dhoang@u.washington.edu ++ On-going Community Services: US Citizenship Preparation Free training and preparation for US citizenship at Vietnam Buddhist Temple (1651 King St). For more information, please contact Thuong Toa Thich Minh chieu at 206-323-2269. Free Dan Tranh Lessons Free lessons in Dan Tranh are held weekly on Sundays. For more information, contact Hai Hong at honghaiv@aol.com.