A benefit concert for Typhoon Haiyan victims in Orange County
LOS ANGELES – Volunteers from the Viet Love Foundation, Premiere Production and Vietnamese Artists Overseas came together to organize and to host a benefit concert for Typhoon Haiyan victims entitled Viet Love for the Philippines & Vietnam on December 15. The proceeds of the concert will be donated via the American Red Cross.
Consul General Ma. Hellen Barber De La Vega was invited to speak during the event about effects of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, priority needs of the victims and plan for rehabilitation. Members from the Viet Love Foundation said they want to help the Philippines in appreciation of the assistance that the Philippine Government extended to Vietnamese refugees before they were re-settled in a third country, including the US.
The event was also covered by VietFace TV (VFTV). During an in interview with VFTV, Consul General De La Vega thanked the Vietnamese Community for their solidarity and returning the compassion to the Filipino nation recalling the humanitarian gesture of the Philippines to receive the Vietnamese refugees during the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan of Action for Vietnamese Boat People in the 80’s. The Vietnamese-Americans are now extending relief efforts to the typhoon victims in the Philippines.
Consul General De La Vega extended sincere appreciation in behalf of the typhoon victims and survivors for the overwhelming concern and generosity being extended by the Vietnamese and Vietnamese-American community in the United States.
