Celebrate National Poetry Month with one of Vietnam's cultural treasures, "The Tale of Kiều" (Truyện Kiều) with UCSD Vietnamese Heritage Program professor, Kimloan Hill. At 3,254 verses the "Tale of Kiều" is the epic national poem of Vietnam, recounting the life, trials, and tribulations of Thúy Kiều, a beautiful and talented young woman who sacrifices herself to save her family. "The Tale of Kieu" occupies a place akin to the work of Shakespeare in the English language, with students studying it in school and adults alluding to it in daily conversation.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
San Diego Central Library
330 Park Avenue
San Diego, CA
Saturday, April 9 - 4:00 PM
