HAAPIFEST 2026 Closing Night - Y Vân: The Lost Sounds of Saigon
HAAPIFEST 2026 concludes with a deeply moving and culturally rich film — Y Vân: The Lost Sounds of Saigon, a documentary that honors Vietnamese musical heritage and the enduring power of memory across generations.
This intimate film follows filmmaker Khoa Ha as she embarks on a personal journey to rediscover and preserve the lost works of her grandfather, legendary composer Y Vân.
🎶 A Story of Legacy, Memory, and Music
Y Vân: The Lost Sounds of Saigon unfolds across three generations, weaving together past and present through the universal language of music.
Y Vân (1933–1992) is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern Vietnamese music. His iconic compositions, including Lòng Mẹ (“Mother’s Heart”) and Sài Gòn, have become deeply embedded in the cultural memory of Vietnamese communities around the world.
Through rare archival material and heartfelt storytelling, the film revives the golden age of Saigon while exploring how music can transcend time, loss, and distance.
🎤 Special Post-Screening Q&A featuring Tyne Tuyen Tran, daughter of Y Vân, and Executive Producer Justin Tuan Smith
Hear firsthand stories about Y Vân's life, musical legacy, and the remarkable journey to preserve and rediscover his lost recordings.
🎶 Special live performance by YenMusic, honoring the rich traditions of Vietnamese music and culture.
🌙 Closing Night at HAAPIFEST 2026
Closing Night is a moment to reflect, celebrate, and come together as a community.
This special event offers audiences:
A powerful and emotionally resonant film experience
A celebration of Vietnamese culture and artistic legacy
A meaningful conclusion to the HAAPIFEST 2026 journey
🎟️ This is a ticketed event, and seating is limited
👉 Secure your tickets now:
www.HAAPIFEST.org
Join us as we close HAAPIFEST 2026 with a story that honors the past, resonates in the present, and inspires the future.
🌏 About HAAPIFEST
Founded in 2004 by OCA-Greater Houston, HAAPIFEST was created to celebrate the diversity of AAPI culture, food, and family while supporting AAPI artists and filmmakers.
Today, HAAPIFEST is an immersive, multi-day celebration of film, music, and art — bringing together communities in Houston and beyond to experience powerful stories through edutainment.
This OCA-Greater Houston event is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.