Rich activities of Vietnam Creativity & Design Festival 2023 in Hanoi

Coming to the 5th annual Vietnam Festival of Creativity & Design (VFCD) from December 1-7 in Hanoi, the audience will have the opportunity to explore the intersection between technology and people.

Initiated in 2019, VFCD is co-organized by RMIT University Vietnam, the United Nations Educational , Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS) and partners in the creative field.

Phong phú hoạt động Liên hoan sáng tạo & thiết kế Việt Nam 2023 tại Hà Nội

Visitors to the exhibition experience interactive technology at the event. (Source: Organizing Committee)

This year’s festival theme, “Intelligence & Technology”, explores the essential role of design at the intersection of technology and humanity, through discussions, workshops, exhibitions and many other activities. This year’s festival takes place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 13-19 before moving to Hanoi. VFCD in Hanoi includes other outstanding activities such as: Conference “Future Heritage: Creative Intelligence and Impact on Future Heritage in Vietnam”, Workshop “Coding Textiles: The Future of Heritage”, Talk “Hanoi City in 2048”. Since its launch, VFCD has supported the national strategy for the development of cultural industries, including establishing a close relationship between cultural development and the country’s socio-economic development. The festival contributes to laying the foundation for the establishment of a “creative belt” spanning the country through the expansion of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in Vietnam. 2023 marks both the fifth anniversary of the festival and the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Australia. Over the years, VFCD has regularly connected creative professionals from both countries. Professor Julia Gaimster, Head of the School of Communication and Design at RMIT Vietnam and Head of the festival organising committee, commented: “The 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries is a remarkable achievement, demonstrating cooperation and mutual respect. VFCD promotes cultural cooperation between the two countries and celebrates the opportunities that creative partnerships can create.”

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