Boat People Journey

Honoring Vietnamese Boat People: A Journey of Legacy and Remembrance

Category: The Walk

1,000 kilometers, one step at a time. Follow the journey south. Updates, day-by-day reflections, maps, and personal moments from the walk.

  • Người Việt Newspaper: Vietnamese Refugee Walks 50 Days from San Jose to Little Saigon to Commemorate Half a Century in Exile

    On April 30, 2025, marking the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, Vietnamese refugee Lâm An Lễ embarked on a poignant journey: a 50-day, 1,000-kilometer walk from San Jose to Little Saigon in Orange County. His trek serves as a personal tribute to the resilience of the Vietnamese diaspora and a reflection on five decades of displacement and rebuilding. As he traverses California, Lễ’s journey resonates with many in the Vietnamese American community, honoring the sacrifices of those who fled their homeland and the enduring spirit that has shaped their lives in the United States.

    Source: Người Việt Newspaper

  • Come back on April 30th for daily blog posts of my hike.

    Come back on April 30th for daily blog posts of my hike.

    The countdown has begun. In just a few weeks, I’ll be setting off on a 1000km hike — a journey that will test endurance, patience, and resilience. Preparing for something this big isn’t just about the miles; it’s about building the mindset to face each day’s challenges, one step at a time.

    A journey this long isn’t a sprint — it’s about steady persistence.

    This is the start of a long journey — and I can’t wait to share it with you, step by step.