Uncategorized Archives - Douglas Ebenstein https://douglasebenstein.net/category/uncategorized/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:46:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://i0.wp.com/douglasebenstein.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cropped-douglas-ebenstein-headshot.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Uncategorized Archives - Douglas Ebenstein https://douglasebenstein.net/category/uncategorized/ 32 32 194865641 Celebrate Lunar New Year at Eden Center https://douglasebenstein.net/celebrate-lunar-new-year-at-eden-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=celebrate-lunar-new-year-at-eden-center https://douglasebenstein.net/celebrate-lunar-new-year-at-eden-center/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:40:20 +0000 https://douglasebenstein.net/?p=199 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 […]

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]]> https://douglasebenstein.net/celebrate-lunar-new-year-at-eden-center/feed/ 0 199 “Still We Rise”: Celebrating Vietnamese American Heritage at Eden Center https://douglasebenstein.net/still-we-rise-celebrating-vietnamese-american-heritage-at-eden-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=still-we-rise-celebrating-vietnamese-american-heritage-at-eden-center Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:04:20 +0000 https://douglasebenstein.net/?p=193 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 […]

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]]> 193 Eden Center Celebrates Vietnamese-American Heritage with Historic ‘NEWWAVE’ Film Screening https://douglasebenstein.net/eden-center-celebrates-vietnamese-american-heritage-with-historic-newwave-film-screening/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eden-center-celebrates-vietnamese-american-heritage-with-historic-newwave-film-screening Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:50:31 +0000 https://douglasebenstein.net/?p=186 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 […]

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]]> 186 Vietnamese American Heritage Night Shines at the Kennedy Center https://douglasebenstein.net/vietnamese-american-heritage-night-shines-at-the-kennedy-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vietnamese-american-heritage-night-shines-at-the-kennedy-center Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:51:28 +0000 https://douglasebenstein.net/?p=188 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 […]

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]]> 188 Douglas Ebenstein Sponsorship of Vietnamese American Heritage Night at the Kennedy Center https://douglasebenstein.net/douglas-ebenstein-sponsorship-of-vietnamese-american-heritage-night-at-the-kennedy-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=douglas-ebenstein-sponsorship-of-vietnamese-american-heritage-night-at-the-kennedy-center Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:51:57 +0000 https://douglasebenstein.net/?p=190 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 […]

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]]> 190 Eden Center’s Vietnamese Eateries Honored in Washingtonian’s 100 Very Best Restaurants 2025 https://douglasebenstein.net/eden-centers-vietnamese-eateries-honored-in-washingtonians-100-very-best-restaurants-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eden-centers-vietnamese-eateries-honored-in-washingtonians-100-very-best-restaurants-2025 Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:30:53 +0000 https://douglasebenstein.net/?p=181 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 […]

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