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Racial Group » Vietnamese » Background BackgroundThe Vietnamese community arrived in Northern Ireland in the late 1970's. The
exodus from Vietnam was precipitated by fear of persecution from communist forces.
Those lucky enough to survive the horrific boat journey arrived at reception centres
across Hong Kong. The majority of families who arrived in Northern Ireland settled
in Craigavon.
Language barriers created difficulties in finding employment for many of these
families and after initial attempts from some women to work in local factories
many chose to work in Chinese restaurants and restaurants as the only viable option.
Since the 1970's the population has seen two main shifts. One as a result of migration
to the USA and secondly, as a result of a series of racist attacks in the 1980's,
when families left for England.
Figures produced by the MultiCultural Resource Centre suggest there are 300 people
of Vietnamese origin.
Advice and support is provided by the Vietnamese club in Craigavon and also by the Wah Hep Chinese Community Association and Barnardo's Chinese Lay Health Project. |
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