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VietSoul 3 · 2026

VietSoul 3 FestivalDấu Ấn Phù Sa

From Different Currents, We Belong Together

A Vietnamese–Australian cultural festival celebrating heritage, creativity, connection and belonging through art, music, storytelling and community experiences.

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Event Details

  • 17 October 2026

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  • Bryan Brown Theatre

    Bankstown, NSW

  • Organised by VACEO

    VietAus Cultural Exchange Organisation

Festival Vision

Nam Bộ — Dấu Ấn Phù Sa

Nếu miền Bắc gợi nhắc về cội nguồn, miền Trung kể câu chuyện di sản và sức sống bền bỉ, thì Nam Bộ đại diện cho tinh thần cởi mở, nghĩa tình và khả năng kết nối con người.

“Like alluvial soil carried downstream, our stories settle, mingle and give rise to new ground — a meeting place for memory and belonging.”

Lấy cảm hứng từ hình ảnh phù sa bồi đắp nên vùng đất phương Nam, VietSoul 3 tôn vinh tinh thần cởi mở, nghĩa tình và khả năng kết nối của văn hóa Nam Bộ — khẳng định vai trò của văn hóa như một nhịp cầu giữa cộng đồng Việt Nam và Australia.

What's Included

A full day of culture, creativity and connection

Free entry to daytime festival activities. Gala Night and Art Workshop require tickets.

KÝ ỨC | Memory

“Ký Ức Tuổi Thơ” – Art Exhibition & Workshop

Step into Ký Ức Tuổi Thơ (Childhood Memories), a limited lacquer art exhibition and interactive workshop by artist Tú Quyên. Through vibrant artworks and hands-on activities, explore themes of childhood, heritage, and identity while discovering the unique techniques behind Vietnam’s traditional lacquer art directly from the artist herself.

From 11:00 AM · Free Exhibition · Tickets required for workshop

Discover Tú Quyên's Childhood Memories Collection

KẾT NỐI | Connection

Vietnamese–Australian Cultural Expo

Explore cultural experiences, community organisations, local businesses, and hands-on activities that bring people together. Enjoy a fun-filled day for all ages, celebrating the rich connections between Vietnamese and Australian cultures.

From 11:00 AM

VIẾT TIẾP | Continuing the Story

Children’s Art Competition

“My Wonderful Encounters” showcases the creativity of young artists and their stories of connection, friendship and belonging. Exhibition and award ceremony.

From 11:00 AM

HỘI TỤ | Gathering

Gala Night – Dấu Ấn Phù Sa

An inspiring evening of music, dance and storytelling celebrating the people, the land and the spirit of Southern Vietnam and the connections that unite us.

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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One festival. Multiple experiences. Be inspired.

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Featured Artists

Voices Carrying the River

A constellation of Vietnamese and Vietnamese-Australian artists shaping the soul of VietSoul 3.

Minh Hà

Artistic Director of VietSoul 3, guiding the festival's creative vision and weaving together music, story and tradition into one shared journey.

Vũ Kim Yến

Master đàn tranh artist whose performances bring the lyrical voice of Vietnamese zither to contemporary audiences.

Đoàn Minh Tài

Singer and traditional musician carrying the rhythms and folk songs of Nam Bộ to the Australian stage.

Hoài An

Composer and performer on đàn kìm and đàn tỳ bà, blending classical Vietnamese instrumentation with new compositions.

Huỳnh Huy

Contemporary dancer whose movement vocabulary bridges Vietnamese identity and modern Australian dance practice.

Tú Quyên

Lacquer artist behind the “Ký Ức Tuổi Thơ” exhibition, exploring memory and childhood through the textured language of sơn mài.

Vân Nguyễn

Contemporary dancer and choreographer creating new works that honour Vietnamese heritage and the diasporic experience.

Why VietSoul Matters

More Than a Festival

Preserving Cultural Heritage

Honouring the traditions that shape Vietnamese identity across generations.

Empowering Young Voices

Inviting the next generation to write the next chapter of our story.

Connecting Generations

Bringing elders, parents and young people into one shared cultural space.

Strengthening Multicultural Communities

Contributing to Australia's vibrant, plural cultural fabric.

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  • Shared activation space
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