Flag-raising dispute at San Jose's Viet Heritage Garden continues to divide community
Briefly

Doan emphasized that the conflict arose from misunderstandings about the authority granted by the city's adopt-a-park program, highlighting communication gaps with state assembly members.
He expressed his frustration with other elected officials who reacted without proper communication: "If they would have just given us a phone call, we would have explained the situation...".
Trieu’s group insists on its indefinite access rights under a binding contract, claiming that their longstanding monthly ceremonies should not require a permit.
Flag-raising ceremonies, representing deep cultural significance within the Vietnamese-American community, have now become a focal point in the ongoing community dispute.
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