Vietnam is steadily rising as one of the top tourist attractions in the world and also its first-ever international choir competition enjoys great popularity since 2011.
The Vietnam International Choir Competition biannually brings together choirs from the whole world for a combined experience of choral competitions, Friendship Concerts, Evaluation Performances and Individual Coachings – all in the breathtaking setting of ancient Vietnam: The well preserved Old Town of the host city Hội An has been declared a UNESCO Heritage Site in 1999.
The event has got a tremendously positive response from the recently invented activity – the Choir Party & Hoi An Legendary Night. In this magical night choirs get together to sing and dance, lanterns are lightened throughout the city and local food is served.
In recent years the event has turned into a exceptional highlight in INTERKULTUR’s choral event calendar: A true celebration of the joy of music, singing and getting together surrounded by Vietnam’s special enchanting atmosphere.
Choirs must prepare approximately 15 minutes of their own music pre-approved by the artistic committee. The concert should be preferably a cappella or with own instruments (a piano or e-piano can be provided upon request).
The respective Category Winners are invited to participate in the competition for the Grand Prize. The jury reserves the right to nominate further choirs for participation. The winner of this competition will receive the Hội An Choir Prize 2019.
"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."
"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."
"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."
The official registration deadline has passed on December 17, 2018.
Organizers are INTERKULTUR Management GmbH and the City of Hội An, Vietnam.
We are happy to welcome 21 choirs from 10 nations to the 6th Vietnam International Choir Competition!