After immigrating to Canada in 2009, Lunar New Year has become less celebrated in my family since we spend less time together. A homesick feeling makes me grateful for this vibrant celebration of Vietnamese culture. Celebrators reunite with family, share food, exchange gifts, and enjoy festivities like street parades and firework displays. The Vietnamese Lunar more »
Category: Vietnamese Program
A day to serve, and celebrate the coming birth of Jesus Christ! In spite of the very tough “Ice storm”, The Lighthouse Christmas Celebration for the Vietnamese community was a wonderful experience for the over 70 participants involved. It was great to share the good news of Christ, and to celebrate the Christmas season together more »
Highlights from this year’s Vietnamese Family Camp. Pictures can also be viewed on our Facebook page.
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and family gatherings – these are all commonly associated with Canadians’ yearly celebration of THANKSGIVING! However, there are a great number of immigrant and refugee families today unfamiliar with this tradition, and some of them have never experienced it before. This is prevalent in Toronto’s Vietnamese Community. This year, more »
Today the Vietnamese Family Camp is on a field trip to the Kesol Conversation Area in Milton. They will be hiking on the rugged Bruce Trail, and enjoying sandy beaches at the scenic locale.
The Vietnamese Family Camp will be starting today right here at The Lighthouse! Be prepared for a week of fun and excitement!
