"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."
8th Vietnam International Choir Competition
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!
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!
Participation opportunities
This event provides you the opportunity to choose from the following options of participation:
Non-competitive Participation | Competitive Participation |
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Festival Participation** | Competition Categories* |
Evaluation Performance* | Evaluation Performance* |
Individual Coaching* | Individual Coaching* |
friendship concert performance included
* at least two performances included
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Event Details
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!