Held at the Bellegrave sports hall in Pessac, Vietnamia will bring together about 50 volunteers and around 20 cultural actors for two days to introduce the arts & traditions of Vietnam to the public, with free entry.
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The first Vietnamese culture festival in Bordeaux
On Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, the festival offers a rich program featuring martial arts, dance, music, and crafts. Activities include demonstrations of Vovinam Viet Vo Dao, exhibitions, culinary and language workshops, lectures, screenings, and artistic performances. "Designed for all audiences, the festival expands over a vast area of 1500m2, including space for competitions and shows," the organizers shared with us.
An Unmissable Show at Its Peak
The highlight of the weekend, the show “The Master of Thoughts”, presented on Saturday evening, will blend urban dance, parkour, and martial arts. A visual and poetic creation lasting about 1 hour, exploring the connection between body and spirit.
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The event is rooted in a strong local history, carried for decades by associations dedicated to sharing Vietnamese culture in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Organized alongside the Vovinam Foundation Festival, a martial art founded in 1938 and now widely practiced in France, Vietnamia shines a light on a booming discipline with over 20 clubs in the region.