The competition was organized by the General Association of Vietnamese in the Republic of Korea, in coordination with its local chapters in Gyeongnam, Chonnam-Gwangju, and Busan, under the auspices of the Vietnamese Embassy and the Vietnamese Consulate General in the RoK.

The event aimed to discover, recognize, and encourage the development of artistic talent within the Vietnamese community in the RoK. It also sought to preserve and promote Vietnamese cultural identity, strengthen community solidarity, and foster cultural exchanges between Viet Nam, the RoK, and international friends.

A performance at the competition.

The First Prize was awarded to Star Group for its contemporary dance performance Giữa hòa bình – Gói con tim làm quà (Amid Peace - A Heart as a Gift). The Second Prize went to Bich Van and Thanh Truc for their performance Viết tiếp câu chuyện hòa bình (Continuing the Story of Peace). Third Prizes were awarded to Dat Phuong Nam Group for its modern dance performance Đất phương Nam & Dậy mà đi (Southern Land & Rise and Go), and Kei Crew for its performance Chọn mặt gửi vàng (Choosing the Right Person).

Dao Tuan Hung, President of the General Association of Vietnamese in the Republic of Korea, speaks at the competition.

Speaking at the event, Dao Tuan Hung, President of the General Association of Vietnamese in the RoK, highlighted the strong growth of the Vietnamese community in the country, which now numbers more than 372,000 people and constitutes the second-largest foreign community in the RoK.

According to Hung, alongside their diligence, perseverance, and efforts in working, studying, and doing business to build stable lives and achieve sustainable integration into their host society, Vietnamese people have consistently maintained a rich cultural and spiritual life, a passion for the arts, and a strong desire to celebrate their national identity.

These qualities provide a foundation for the continued development of cultural and artistic activities, helping strengthen community bonds and promote the image of Vietnamese people in the RoK.

Contestants participating in the competition.

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