Yeongam and Korean artists exchange art in Hoi An

The "Yeongam Artists' Street Art Exchange Program in Hoi An" is not only a meeting between artists and audiences, but also an opportunity to further deepen the cooperative relationship between Vietnam and South Korea.

On the afternoon of August 4th, at house number 106, Bach Dang Street, Hoi An Ward ( Da Nang City), the "Street Art Exchange Program by Yeongam Artists from South Korea in Hoi An" took place. The event was organized to strengthen international cultural cooperation and exchange, foster friendly relations between localities in Vietnam and South Korea, and continue the UNESCO Creative City initiative in the field of handicrafts and folk art.

Photos from the event.

According to the Hoi An World Cultural Heritage Conservation Center, Yeongam is a district located in Jeollanam Province, South Korea, famous for the ancient Yeongam Gurim Hanok Village with its historical architecture dating back approximately 2,200 years, along with many unique cultural festivals. It is also a place where traditional art and culture have been preserved and developed from generation to generation.

Sharing many similarities and a love for Hoi An and Da Nang – Vietnam's ecological, cultural, tourist , and creative regions – artists from Yeongam County will present a performance and cultural exchange program with artists, locals, and tourists in Hoi An. Specifically, in two performances on August 4th and 5th in Hoi An, audiences will enjoy a colorful street art program featuring artists Mo Hyeyun – honored by the Korean Arts Council as a young artist inheriting traditional music – and Lee Seon Jin – a 25-string Gayageum player who has won the Presidential Prize. The artists will bring special performances to Hoi An, adapting contemporary Korean music onto traditional instruments.

Artists from Yeongam, South Korea, held an art exchange in Hoi An.

The program also included a cultural exchange performance by the Art Team of the Hoi An World Cultural Heritage Conservation Center, offering a combination of Vietnamese and Korean performances that not only showcased the spirit of cultural exchange but also affirmed the value of music as a language without borders, connecting communities and fostering solidarity among nations.

Representatives from the Hoi An World Cultural Heritage Conservation Center stated that Hoi An is a land where cultures meet, where traditional and contemporary art are encouraged to develop in a spirit of respect for identity and harmony with the community. In this journey, international cultural exchange programs like this one play a crucial role in spreading the message of an open, diverse, and humane Hoi An.

The "Yeongam Artists' Street Art Exchange Program in Hoi An" is not only a meeting between artists and audiences, but also an opportunity to further deepen the cooperative relationship between Vietnam and Korea, contributing to introducing Hoi An as a creative cultural center.

Source: https://bvhttdl.gov.vn/cac-nghe-si-yeongam-han-quoc-giao-luu-nghe-thuat-tai-hoi-an-20250804204327877.htm