The Vietnamese refugee experience is a poignant tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the universal human desire for freedom and opportunity.

Shaped by the devastating Vietnam War and its harrowing aftermath, many Vietnamese were forced to flee their homeland, risking everything in search of a better life.

As the war raged on, the communist takeover of South Vietnam in 1975 triggered a mass exodus.

Fearing persecution, imprisonment, or even execution, countless Vietnamese, including military officers, civil servants, and intellectuals, embarked on perilous journeys by boat, often braving treacherous seas and the threat of pirates. - https://vietnamfocusguide.com/blog/why-vietnamese-refugees-left-vietnam/?unique_id_2h9arhku

"The Poignant Journeys of Vietnamese Refugees: Escaping War, Seeking a Better Life"