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8th Vietnam International Choir Competition

April 9 - 13, 2025 Hội An, Vietnam

A unique choir competition in fascinating Vietnam

Immerse yourself in the world of music and experience the magic of Vietnam. The Vietnam International Choir Competition is a festival of joy, music, singing and friendship that brings together choirs from all over the world every two years. Against the breathtaking backdrop of historic Vietnam, you can take part in choir competitions, friendship concerts, evaluation performances and individual coachings.

The well-preserved old town of Hội An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, provides a fairytale setting for this special highlight in the INTERKULTUR calendar of events.

The "Hoi An Legendary Night" always generates great enthusiasm among the singers. On this magical night, colorful lanterns light up the entire old town of Hoi An and local specialties are offered everywhere. A very special experience in an atmospheric setting!

The competitions in 13 different categories take place right on the waterfront: Hội An is located directly between the river and the sea, giving the event a dreamlike background under palm trees. Join us on an unforgettable journey full of music, friendship and unforgettable experiences in Hoi An, Vietnam!

INVITATION

Embark on a musical journey to enchanting Hội An! Nestled by the sea in central Vietnam, this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a fairy-tale ambiance with colorful lights, countless water fronts, beaches, and a perfect riverside charm. Since 2011, this magical event has evolved into one of INTERKULTUR's most enchanting spectacles. In 2025 the stage is set for another truly magical experience for choirs worldwide in Hội An – join in!

Günter Titsch, President INTERKULTUR

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 2025 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 2025

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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*

friendship concert performance included

* at least two performances included

Competition

Evaluation Performances and Individual Coachings

Friendship Concerts

Grand Prize Competition

"We appreciate absolutely everything and the students had the time of their lives. This was a wonderful experience and we will definitely be taking part in future festivals/competitions."

Barry Kerr, conductor of Transendence, Saudi Arabia (Hội An 2023)

"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 Hội 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)

Registration Information

Costs

For the participation in this event the payment of the Registration Fee (per choir) as well as the Event Package (per person) is required. Choirs that come from a radius of up to 100 km around Hội An and therefore do not need an overnight stay, pay a Participant Fee (per person) instead of the Event Package. The prices of the Event Packages and the Participant Fee can be downloaded below or requested using our contact form.

REGISTRATION FEE

To participate in the event the following registration fees have to be paid per choir/ensemble and category in addition to the costs for the event package:

For Early Bird registration the fee for the first activity* is EUR 150. Any additional activity amounts to EUR 200.
For registration until the regular deadline the fee for the first activity* is EUR 300. Any additional activity amounts to EUR 200.

Activities refer to competition participation (1 category = 1 activity) and festival participation (only concerts). For choirs participating in the competitions the performance in a concert is free of charge.

EVENT PACKAGE

With the Event Package INTERKULTUR offers participants of its events a special service

We take care of all the details and through authorized agencies of the INTERKULTUR event series we offer an Event Package that includes, amongst others, accommodation in different hotel categories as well as other local services.

Choirs that come from a radius of up to 100 km around Hội An and therefore do not need an overnight stay, pay a Participant Fee per person instead of the Event Package.
The booking of the Event Packages which includes already the Participant Fee is required for all non-regional choirs.

Rates

The rates of the Event Packages vary according to 3 country groups. They based on the United Nations' Human Development Index (HDI) and adopted to the requirements of the national choral scenes.

Please select your country to see the Event Package and - for regional choirs - the participant fee for your participation:

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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!

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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8th Vietnam International Choir Competition

A unique choir competition in fascinating Vietnam

INVITATION

WELCOME

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Participation opportunities

Evaluation Performance

For non-competing choirs

For competing choirs

Individual Coaching