USVAP:  http://www.usvap.com/
USVAP develops opportunities for artists from Vietnam and the United States in a variety of disciplines to collaborate on creating, performing or exhibiting works to audiences. In addition, a primary goal of the program is to educate audiences in both countries of the rich cultural traditions and experiences before, during and since the war.

In 1975 the war between the United States and Vietnam ended, and the two countries have been trying to pick up the pieces ever since. But, before we can mend the deep wounds of war- before the new generations can understand what happened then and what happens next-- both countries must continue to work together to establish a sense of international community. Artists can play a valuable role in this process by providing a variety of expressive forms to enhance our dialogue and enrich our experiences.

With this vision, USVAP encourages and provides opportunities for meaningful collaborations between artists from Vietnam and the United States. Conceived by composer and Vietnam veteran, Kimo Williams, USVAP  goes beyond the "in-and-out" syndrome of most cultural exchanges and provide a new collaborative experience between two countries that once were at war with each other.