Artists Highlight

The Soul of VACEO

VACEO proudly collaborates with exceptional Vietnamese and Australian artists who bring authenticity, talent and heart to our cultural programs.

Featured Artists

Minh Hà

Multi-instrumentalist

Minh Hà graduated from the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory of Music, majoring in Traditional Musical Instruments, and completed other training in Ballet and Folk Dance. She has toured and performed internationally in Japan, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and the United States. Minh Hà has dedicated her time and talent to numerous cultural programs and festivals organised by local councils across Sydney and Canberra. In 2021, she participated in the music project 1988 with the Australian Art Orchestra, touring in Melbourne and Adelaide. She was twice nominated for the Australia Day Arts & Culture Award at Camden Council, recognising her valuable contributions to arts and culture in the community.

Đinh Linh

Bamboo Flute Master & Composer

A distinguished bamboo flute artist trained at the Hanoi Conservatory of Music. He has performed with the Vietnam Music and Dance Theater and Bông Sen Folk Music and Dance Theater, and is a regular collaborator with VACEO across productions including Viet Soul 1, Viet Soul 2, and Tính Tình Tang. He has composed multiple original pieces for VACEO performances and is a skilled performer of traditional Vietnamese instruments including the đàn bầu, sáo trúc, and sáo tiêu, bringing the beauty of Vietnamese music to Australian stages through numerous community events across NSW.

Vân Nguyễn

Choreographer & dancer

A highly accomplished Vietnamese dance artist with many years of performance and teaching experience, formerly a soloist with the Bong Sen Song and Dance Ensemble and a lecturer at the Ho Chi Minh City Dance School. Now based in Sydney, she leads Pink Lotus and Viet Kids Dance, dedicating herself to preserving, promoting, and inspiring appreciation for traditional Vietnamese dance arts.

Tú Quyên

Visual artist — lacquer painting

Graduate of Hue University of Arts (2006) and holder of a Master's in Visual Arts from Mahasarakham University. Tú Quyên has received numerous awards for her exceptional craftsmanship, particularly in lacquer painting, exhibited internationally.

Performing Groups

Pink Lotus Dance Group

A vibrant Vietnamese cultural dance ensemble based in Sydney, led by Vân Nguyễn. Through graceful movements and expressive storytelling, Pink Lotus brings the spirit of Vietnam to audiences across Australia.

V-Drums Kids

A dynamic youth percussion group combining traditional Vietnamese drums with modern performance energy — a crowd favourite at community festivals.