The organization shall have a seal which shall be in the following form:(a) The seal consists of five symbolic elements. The initials V.A.Y.A. represent the short name of the organization.The bamboo represents the sturdiness and flexibility of the Vietnamese people as well as that of the VietnameseAmerican youth. The sun symbolizes the tropical climate of agricultural Vietnam which shapes the lives of theVietnamese people since ancient time. The migratory sea-swallows represent the flight of the Vietnamese peoplein search of life and freedom. The birds also represent peace and the coming of spring which is associated withyouthful fervor. The three red stripes represent the bloodlines of the three main geographical, dialectical, andcultural regions of Vietnam.
(b) The Vietnamese American Youth Alliance adopted this group of symbols as the seal of the organization becauseof their many layers of meanings. It was chosen to reflect the connection between the Vietnamese Americanyouths and their culture and identity.
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