Join us at Eden Center for free Lunar New Year celebrations honoring the Year of the Horse! These family-friendly events are open to everyone and start at 12 PM. Saturday, February 14: Kick off the festivities with face painting, balloon twisting, and caricatures. Tuesday, February 17: Experience a traditional community flag ceremony, lion dance, and giveaways, plus […]
On Friday afternoon, May 16, 2025, a crowd gathered at Eden Center in Falls Church Virginia to witness the transformation of the wall under the iconic Eden Center clock tower into a vibrant open-air exhibit. The mural, Still We Rise, created by 17-year-old Nhung “Marilyn” Phan of Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, is […]
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, Eden Center—the heart of Little Saigon in Falls Church, VA—hosted a memorable screening of the acclaimed film “NEWWAVE,” directed by award-winning filmmaker Elizabeth Ai. The film vividly explores the profound impact of 1980s new wave music on first-generation Vietnamese Americans, capturing stories of identity, fashion, and community. This historic evening […]
On Friday, April 18, 2025, the Kennedy Center’s Skylight Pavilion was transformed into a vibrant celebration of culture, history, and community for Vietnamese American Heritage Night. Organized in partnership with Together, We Thrive, the event marked the 50th anniversary of the Vietnamese diaspora, commemorating a journey of resilience, innovation, and cultural pride. Douglas Ebenstein, President […]
Honoring 50 Years of Vietnamese American Progress Douglas Ebenstein, owner of the renowned Eden Center in Falls Church, Virginia, proudly stepped forward to celebrate and support the Vietnamese American community through sponsorship of the prestigious Vietnamese American Heritage Night at the Kennedy Center on April 18, 2025. This significant event marks half a century of […]
Eden Center’s Vietnamese Eateries Honored in Washingtonian’s 100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 Eden Center—a vibrant Vietnamese shopping hub owned by Douglas Ebenstein—recently secured two spots in Washingtonian’s prestigious “100 Very Best Restaurants 2025.” Celebrating Authentic Cuisine Eden Center’s dual recognition underscores its commitment to authentic Vietnamese flavors and highlights Douglas Ebenstein’s role in fostering a […]
Eden Center recently hosted an unforgettable field trip to the heart of the Vietnamese-American community in Falls Church. Eden Center, the largest Vietnamese shopping center on the east coast recently opened its doors to a group of enthusiastic Meridian High School students and teachers. The event was designed to immerse participants in the rich history […]
Imagine a world where every act of leadership and service is valued and celebrated. That’s exactly what the Ebenstein Scholarship represents – a source of hope for high school students who show exceptional dedication to leading and serving their communities. In an exciting announcement, the Eden Center unveils the first-ever recipients of the newly established […]