The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. This year’s Vietnam Night reenacted the ancient tale of a famous Vietnamese folktale: the story of Sơn Tinh & Thủy Tinh (the Mountain God & the Water God). The Vietnamese culture was beautifully portrayed through breath taking dances, musical performances, and delicious food catered by Da Nang Vietnamese Eatery.
Oregon Sophomore Thumi Do displays Vietnamese lotus flowers during their performance. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
LCC freshman Garry Pham portrays one of the ancient Vietnamese gods during the show. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Oregon junior Kei Asakura savors the Vietnamese dish served during the Vietnam Night. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Ancient Vietnamese princess, portrayed by Thumi Do, is captured by a lion. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Junior Kevin Lai shows off his Wushu moves during the battle of two gods. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Senior Ngoc Tran performs ancient Vietnamese fan dance in front of the audiences. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Junior Ling Tran sings a song to portray the feelings of the goddess from the story of Sơn Tinh & Thủy Tinh. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Junior Sheshank Mageshwar shows off his outfit during the fashion fashion. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Hoang Nguyen portrays a hard working farmer during the fashion show. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Sophomore Aminah Khinnarath walks down the runway with Oriana (left) and Kim (right). The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Vietnamese Student Association members passionately manipulates the lion. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
From the left, Vy Le, Quang Nguyen, and Quynh Tran strike a pose during the fashion show. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Jasmine Chen gracefully walks down the runway while embracing the crowd. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Vietnamese Student Association Executive Team members cheerfully dances during their finale. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/ Emerald)
Senior Ngoc Tran dances with the other members in unison during the finale. The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Vietnamese Night performers, volunteers, and exectutive members gather together for a group photo.The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
Vietnamese Night performers, volunteers, and exectutive members gather together for a group photo.The University of Oregon Vietnamese Student Association presented Vietnam Night 2015: Ngày Xửa Ngày Xưa (Once Upon A Time) at the EMU Ballroom in Eugene, Oregon on April 12th, 2015. (Natsumi Seki/Emerald)
