EP 232 - Making It Home - From Vietnam to New Orleans

Beyond Bourbon Street, an Insider's Guide to New Orleans

Mark Bologna

Society & Culture, Music, History, Places & Travel, Neworleans, Jazzfest, Nola, Dining, Mardigras, Bourbonstreet, Food

4.8 • 891 Ratings

🗓️ 25 June 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Saigon fell in April 1975. Shortly thereafter Vietnamese immigrants began arriving in New Orleans. Now, fifty years after the fall of Saigon, the Historic New Orleans Collection has created an exhibition telling their stories. Join me as I sit down with Senior Historian and Mark Cave to discuss the details.

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0:00.0	You're listed to Beyond Bourbon Street, an insider's guide to New Orleans.
0:13.3	Beyond Bourbon Street is the podcast where we explore the food, music, culture, places, and people that make New Orleans unique.
0:20.6	Whether you are planning a
0:21.7	trip, living in New Orleans, or simply wanting a taste of the Crescent City from wherever you are,
0:26.6	you've come to the right place. And now, your host, Mark Bologna.
0:36.2	Hey, all, this is Mark. Welcome to episode 232. Today's show is all about an exhibit at the historic New Orleans collection focused on immigrants from Vietnam.
0:45.6	Before we jump in, let me talk about the people that make this show possible. The most frequent questions I get are about moving to New Orleans.
0:52.2	If you're ready to make the move, you need a good realtor, and that's where Liz Wood comes in. Let Liz and her team over at Liz Wood Realty
0:58.4	help you find the right place. They can help whether you plan to rent or purchase. New Orleans is a
1:03.4	terrific city, of course, but choosing the neighborhood that's the best fit for you can be overwhelming.
1:08.1	Liz makes the process fun and easy. Reach out to Liz at Lizwoodrealtie.com
1:12.4	and make your dream of living in New Orleans a reality. Several members of our community,
1:16.8	many in fact have done just that and they're thrilled with their new homes. You will be too.
1:21.7	The other thing I really like about Liz is what she does after she helps you find a home.
1:26.2	She's really great at community building and
1:28.4	helps you get connected with people in your new area. When you're ready to make New Orleans your home,
1:32.8	reach out to Liz. We're also sponsored by our Patreon supporters. For the price of a cup of coffee
1:37.9	or a beer, you can support the work I'm doing with the podcast and the Facebook group. And if you
1:42.5	join at the $10 or higher level, we'll mention you
1:44.7	in an upcoming episode. Find out more at patreon.com slash beyond bourbonst. Now let's jump into
1:51.2	today's topic. My guest today is a senior historian and curator at the New Orleans
1:55.2	Historic New Orleans Collection. Welcome to the podcast, Mark Cave. How are you? I'm good.
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