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This was the first Vietnamese cultural festival ever held at Curtin, drawing a large number of students, faculty, residents, and international friends.

Vietnam Odyssea 2025 creates a bridge connecting the community and spreading Vietnamese culture and identity. (Photo: Baoquocte)

The event was attended by the Consulate General of Vietnam in Perth, the Vietnamese Women’s Association in Western Australia, the Vietnamese Students’ Association in Australia (SVAU), along with representatives from numerous businesses, including NP Carousel Supermarket, U&I 24hr Cafe, Roll vs Bowl Murray, Senso & Co., Le Agency, DS Florist, Fob Coffee, XOI Saigon.freo, Daissy Dessert and Drinks, and Dirty Swine.

In his opening remarks, Nguyen Thanh Ha, Consul General of Vietnam in Perth, emphasized: “Viet Nam Odyssea is not only a cultural playground for students, but also a testament to the creativity and social responsibility of the young Vietnamese generation in Australia. This will mark the beginning of a new tradition, bringing Vietnam closer to international friends.”

Representing Curtin University, Vice-Chancellor Quentin Derrick extended his congratulations. It praised the professionalism of the Vietnamese students, stating: “You have shown that international students can truly become cultural ambassadors, spreading identity and building bridges between communities.”

The event immersed audiences in a vibrant Vietnamese atmosphere. (Photo: Baoquocte)

The event immersed audiences in a vibrant Vietnamese atmosphere. Lion dances, traditional musical performances, conical-hat dances, and an elegant Ao Dai showcase left a strong impression. The folk games corner drew enthusiastic crowds with sack races and the classic pot-breaking challenge, while an art exhibition and a rich culinary space featuring Pho, Bun Cha, Goi Cuon, and iced milk coffee added to the festive experience.

The program also featured community artists, singers, and young author Hoang Pham Hai Anh, who introduced a special gift edition imbued with Vietnamese identity. Together, they created a vibrant and emotionally charged cultural festival.

Lion dances, traditional musical performances, conical-hat dances, and an elegant Ao Dai showcase left a strong impression. (Photo: Baoquocte)

Trung Nguyen, who oversaw the folk games section, shared: “We wanted to recreate childhood memories from Vietnam in the most familiar way so that international friends could experience and connect with them. Seeing the excitement, laughter, and cheers, I truly believe traditional culture always carries a strong vitality.”

Viet Nam Odyssea was entirely student-led - from concept and fundraising to communications, logistics, and coordination - demonstrating the creativity, solidarity, and capabilities of Vietnamese youth.

Mai Nguyen, Head of the Organizing Committee, shared: “We wanted to create a space where Vietnamese students abroad could feel less homesick while also introducing Vietnamese culture to international friends. The success of Viet Nam Odyssea will serve as a foundation for VSAC to build a stronger and more connected Vietnamese student community.”

International guests attend the event. (Photo: Baoquocte)

Expressing her feelings, Hollie Tran, Learning and Teaching Support Officer at Curtin University, said: “Working with Vietnamese students to bring a cultural program to life has been an incredibly meaningful experience. I believe these efforts will provide valuable support for the Vietnamese student community here.”

Viet Nam Odyssea 2025 was not only a stage for Vietnamese students to showcase their talents, but also a bridge that connected communities, celebrated cultural identity, and strengthened the image of Vietnam in a multicultural environment.

Vietnamese performers at the event (Photo: Baoquocte)

Looking ahead, VSAC hopes to make Viet Nam Odyssea an annual event, expanding cooperation with international student associations to promote Vietnam’s people and culture while fostering a lasting cultural bridge between Vietnam and Australia.

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