
In an effort to preserve Vietnamese culture and heritage, the Vietnamese American Youth Alliance (VAYA) is putting together the fifth annual TET Festival at Balboa Park to celebrate the 2010 Lunar New Year. “Huong Mua Xuan, Spring of Harmony” is the theme for this year’s festival that will run on three consecutive days: Friday, Feb. 19, 4-10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The activities will be located at Balboa Park on the corner of Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. Expanding on the Cultural Village area of the festival, this year’s festival will feature events for all ages and more replica Vietnamese structures providing a nostalgic look at life in Vietnam. In addition, this year’s featured cultural entertainers include Minh Tuyet, My Huyen, Phillip Huy, Mai Thiên Vân and Justin Nguyên. The festival will also showcase cultural and hip-hop dances from various youth organizations throughout San Diego. In addition to the diverse entertainment, the festival will host more than 100 vendors including more than 25 food vendors. Parking will be available at the Inspiration Lot and San Diego City College parking lots at the corner of Russ Boulevard and 16th Street. Shuttles will be provided from various parking lots as well as various communities in San Diego, including Mira Mesa, Linda Vista and east San Diego. For more information visit www.sdtet.com.