Günter Titsch

INVITATION

Join us in the wonderful historic port city of Hội An!
Located directly on the Sea in central Vietnam, it offers a perfect ambience for the 7th Vietnam International Choir Competition with its beachfront venues and its old town, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.
Anticipate a festival of joy, music, singing and friendship in one of the most beautiful and charming places in Asia!

Günter Titsch, President INTERKULTUR
Đặng Châu Anh

WELCOME

Welcome to Hội An - the Vietnam’s most atmospheric and delightful town! The beauty and culture of Hội An is as splendid as a piece of music.
While participating in Vietnam International Choir Competition 2023 in Hội An, you will have a chance to experience the intersection of music along with Eastern-Western culture, the crystallization of Vietnamese and other nations manifested in cuisine, architecture, and local traditions.
We look forward to welcoming you!

Đặng Châu Anh, Artistic Director Hội An 2023

Participation opportunities

This event provides you the opportunity to choose from the following options of participation:

Non-competitive Participation Competitive Participation
Festival Participation** Competition Categories*
Evaluation Performance* Evaluation Performance*
Individual Coaching* Individual Coaching*
Festival Stage Choir Festival Stage Choir

friendship concert performance included

* at least two performances included

Competition
Evaluation Performances and Individual Coachings
Friendship Concerts
Grand Prize Competition
Festival Stage Choir

"On behalf of the DE LA SALLE CHORALE - BACOLOD, we thank you for making our participation in the 5th VICC a wonderful experience! Apart from the recognition we got, the memories, friendships and the relationships we established are far more treasured and will be forever cherished. We would like to congratulate Interkultur and the whole Hoi An team for a job well done and we all look forward in joining more of your festivals in the future. This, so far, is the most organized international event that we have attended."

La Salle Chorale, Philippines (Hội An 2017)

"As a community non-auditioned choir, it has been a great honour to be a part of the 5th Vietnam International Choir Competition at Hoi An this year. These 5 days have been an amazing journey for us because we have met the kindest people of Vietnam and our hearts have been touched by the voices of choirs. Music is a unifying force and Vox Camerata is extremely privileged to be a part of this experience."

Vox Camerata, Singapore (Hội An 2017)

"Thank you so much for the well prepared everything for us! It was so much meaningful and joyful experience in Hoi an! Choirs got more experience which can practice more to prepare for the next competition. People are so friendly."

Wang Jin, jury member, China (Hội An 2017)

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Event Details

Schedule of the Event
Workshop with Paul Smith
Venues
Jury
Organizer

Choirs

We are happy to welcome 18 choirs from 7 nations!
Navrachana School Choir (India) | Festival
Navrachana School Choir (India) | Festival
Malaysian Institute of Art's Ladies Chorus (Malaysia) | A2
Malaysian Institute of Art's Ladies Chorus (Malaysia) | A2
Ottophony Vocal Ensemble (Malaysia) | C1
Ottophony Vocal Ensemble (Malaysia) | C1
Malaysian Institute of Art's Men's Chorus (Malaysia) | A2
Malaysian Institute of Art's Men's Chorus (Malaysia) | A2
St. Joseph's Private School Chamber Choir (Malaysia) | G3
St. Joseph's Private School Chamber Choir (Malaysia) | G3
UCSI Chamber Choir (Malaysia) | A1
UCSI Chamber Choir (Malaysia) | A1
Phoenix Singers (Malaysia) | SE
Phoenix Singers (Malaysia) | SE
Melody of Aisyiyah Voice (Indonesia) | B1, F
Melody of Aisyiyah Voice (Indonesia) | B1, F
Transendence (Saudi Arabia) | G3
Transendence (Saudi Arabia) | G3
Cantica Collegium musicum (Slovakia) | C1, S
Cantica Collegium musicum (Slovakia) | C1, S
The Bangkok Voices (Thailand) | C1, SP
The Bangkok Voices (Thailand) | C1, SP
Thammasat University Chorus (TU Chorus) (Thailand) | A1, F
Thammasat University Chorus (TU Chorus) (Thailand) | A1, F
Cheeseburger Hill (Thailand) | F
Cheeseburger Hill (Thailand) | F
Saigon Choir (Vietnam) | B1
Saigon Choir (Vietnam) | B1
Saigon Female Choir (Vietnam) | B2
Saigon Female Choir (Vietnam) | B2
Saigon Male Choir (Vietnam) | B2
Saigon Male Choir (Vietnam) | B2
Vinschool One Primary (Vietnam) | F
Vinschool One Primary (Vietnam) | F
Hội An Children's Choir Club (Vietnam) | F
Hội An Children's Choir Club (Vietnam) | F

7th Vietnam International Choir Competition

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Destination

The historic coastal city of Hội An (translated as „peaceful meeting place“) is located directly at the sea in Central Vietnam and surrounded picturesquely by paddy fields. Hội An was once the biggest port in South-East Asia and represented one of the most important harbours of the Silk Road. Already during the 4th century merchants from Arabia, Persia, India and China moored here.

The beautiful old town of Hội An was announced World Cultural Heritage in 1999 by the UNESCO and represents a well-preserved example of a Southeast-Asian trading port during the 15th up to the 19th century. Until now the old merchant homes can still be found on the banks of the Thu-Bon River and throughout the placid alleys. Visitors discover in every corner charming taverns, galleries and of course the typical colorful lantern shops and also temples, pagodas and prayer shrines. Vietnamese traditions mingle in Hội An with Japanese and Chinese elements – a sign of deeply rooted historical connections. Surrounded by all the original buildings, bridges and streets, time seems to have stopped. And nevertheless one is constantly surrounded by the lively Vietnamese everyday life with all its traditions and cultural activities – a fascinating experience!

Hội An is one of the most beautiful and charming destinations you can visit in Asia. In 2015 Hội An was chosen on rank 7 of the Top 25 Destinations in Asia (TripAdvisor).

By the way: During the event the famous Full Moon festival will also take place in Hội An. On this occasion all electric lights throughout the whole city are being switched off and the city is being illuminated by numerous candles and lanterns. On this evening Hội An is inspired by an emotional and nearly magical atmosphere!

Competition Results

We congratulate all singers to their great results! All in all 19 golden and 2 silver diplomas were awarded. Many thanks to all choirs and ensembles for participating!

Results(510 KB)

Cantica Collegium musicum (Slovakia)
Winner of the Hội An Choir Prize 2023: Cantica Collegium musicum (Slovakia)

How was the last time?

Are you interested in previous events of this series? Check out the last edition of the Vietnam International Choir Competition!
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