Are you a native carrier of your traditional culture? Do you run a legacy family business, practice a traditional craft, cook according to ancient recipes, or speak a regional dialect? We want to spotlight you. Our project documents these living traditions through high-quality multimedia reports and live tours. By opening your doors to our Assembly, you become the main character of our ongoing cultural archive.
During the fourth chapter of every expedition—The Living Assembly—we sit down for a communal lunch and open dialogue. This is a safe, welcoming space where we invite our participants to share their own family migration stories, cultural identity journeys, or memories of adaptation. Your personal narrative adds a priceless layer of depth to the collective experience.
Come listen to the living language, feel the hospitality, and discover the beautiful tapestry of global cultures that call California home. Led by our native Cultural Ambassadors, these journeys are not ordinary sightseeing tours—they are bridges to living cultures. Together, we will walk the historic streets of Little Armenia, Little Saigon, and other vibrant districts, uncovering hidden heritage sites and sacred cultural landmarks.
07.30 - 08.27.2026
Immerse yourself in the vibrant heartbeat of the largest Vietnamese enclave outside of Vietnam. We will conclude our journey at Mile Square Regional Park with a cup of traditional Vietnamese iced coffee, joining local elders for a live discussion on preserving heritage across generations.
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Location (Borders): Orange County (Westminster / Garden Grove) |
4 hours |
Multilingual |
08.05 - 09.02.2026
Our route weaves through resilient minority-owned small businesses, from legacy bookstores preserving Armenian calligraphy to family-run spice markets. For lunch, we will gather for an authentic feast of traditional Khorovats (Armenian BBQ), fresh lavash, and homemade baklava.
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Location (Borders): Los Angeles / Hollywood Blvd & Sunset Blvd |
4 hours |
Multilingual |
09.01 - 09.29.2026
Journey to the elegant cultural heart of the Iranian diaspora, affectionately known as Tehrangeles. Our walking tour starts at Persian Square, exploring beautiful Persian bookstores filled with poetry, intricate rugs, and traditional musical instruments.
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Location (Borders): Los Angeles / Westwood Blvd & Wilkins Ave |
4 hours |
Multilingual |
At BRA (Belarusian Representative Assembly) , we believe that cultural preservation and storytelling bring communities together. We are launching an exciting initiative: Immersive Cultural Heritage Tours across California’s vibrant diaspora neighborhoods (such as Little Saigon, Little Armenia, Historic Filipinotown, and more). Our mission is to connect people through authentic traditions, live language exchange, traditional crafts, and family-owned culinary experiences, while directly supporting local diaspora businesses.
We are looking for passionate volunteers to join our team and help us bring these cultural journeys to life!
Are you proud of your heritage and love sharing your culture with others? We need you!
Are you a social media whiz, photographer, or video creator who loves capturing moments and building hype? Help us tell our story!
Are you organized, punctual, and love community management? Help us keep the wheels turning!
Every diaspora neighborhood in California is a 'Little Country' of its own, preserved through language, authentic food, and sacred family traditions.
Our Assembly brings these worlds together. We invite you to experience the living history, meet the heritage protectors, and see the faces of the global cultures that shape our community.
We are looking for creative storytellers, mobile videographers, and social media enthusiasts to capture our cultural expeditions and help promote them to wider audiences
