FPT University has implemented numerous art and cultural projects aimed at spreading, nurturing, and promoting artistic values and Vietnam’s rich cultural heritage within the community. Through these initiatives, the university not only enriches campus life but also contributes meaningfully to the development of local arts and cultural sustainability.
Every year, FPT University organizes more than 100 artistic performances and events — from music and theatre to exhibitions and community art festivals — that are open to the public and connect students with the surrounding communities. These activities preserve Vietnamese cultural heritage and engage the community through creative and inclusive participation. The table below summarizes the university’s key music and art initiatives across its campuses nationwide.
Table 1: FPT University’s Contribution to Local Arts
|
Event Title / Theme |
Number of Performances/Art Activities | Description of Activities |
Public Audience (Approx.) |
| Community Project “Introducing Vietnamese Traditional Musical Instruments and VOVINAM – Viet Vo Dao (a Vietnamese Martial Art) to High School students” | 61 | Organizing a public performance of Vietnamese traditional musical instruments at:
1. Hanoi: 3 visits (Xuan Dịnh High School, Hoai Duc B High School, Van Noi High School) 2. Ho Chi Minh city: 22 visits (Vo Truong Toan High School, Long An High School for the Gifted, Vo Truong Toan Secondary School, etc.) 3. Danang: 10 visits (Nguyen Van Cu High School, Nguyen Van Thoai High School, Ton That Tung High School, etc) 4. Can Tho: 17 visits (Bui Huu Nghia High School, An Khanh High School, Trung An High School, etc) Performing Vovinam – Viet Vo Dao at high schools: 5. Hanoi: 3 visits (Xuan Dịnh High School, Hoai Duc B High School, Van Noi High School) 6. Ho Chi Min City: 2 visits (Long An High School for the Gifted, Nguyen Huu Tho High School) 7. Can Tho: 4 visits (Bui Huu Nghia High School, Thoi Long High School,…) |
40,000 |
| Performances of Vietnamese Traditional Musical Instruments by FPT University in Public Spaces | 26 | At Ho Chi Minh City Book Street: 10 performances
Quy Nhon Square (Quy Nhon city), Binh Dinh Convention Centre (Quy Nhon city): 8 performance Ninh Kieu Wharf (Can Tho city): 8 performance |
at the public |
| Public Music Events Open for Community Participation | 15 | FPTU Fest (at Hanoi Campus, Ho Chi Minh City Campus, Can Tho Campus); FPTU Music Show (at Danang Campus); Hola Vibes (3 events); Hola Fest 2024; FPT Traditional Festival 2024 | 20,000 |
| Annual Music Competitions for Students and the Community | 10 | FPT Edu’s Got Talent; FPT Edu Tich Tich Tinh Tang; FPT Edu Vovinam Competition – Khoi Nguon Vo Viet; | 10,000 |
1. Community Project “Introducing Vietnamese Traditional Musical Instruments to High School students”
Since March 2022, FPT University has implemented the community project “Introducing Vietnamese Traditional Musical Instruments to High School Students,” which has been maintained annually. The project aims to bring traditional music closer to younger generations by organizing school visits, workshops, and live demonstrations that introduce students to Vietnamese folk instruments and cultural heritage.
In 2024, FPT University Ho Chi Minh City Campus recorded the highest number of outreach visits under this project, with 22 sessions; followed by FPT University Can Tho Campus with 17 visits; FPT University Da Nang Campus with 10 visits; FPT University Hanoi Campus with 3 visits.
The project is implemented through various forms such as:
- Offering free classes on traditional Vietnamese musical instruments (including sáo trúc – bamboo flute, đàn bầu – monochord, đàn tranh – zither, and đàn tỳ bà – pear-shaped lute) for high school students;
- Organizing seminars and live performances of traditional instruments at both high schools and FPT University campuses;
- Hosting cultural exchange sessions to help students experience, interact with, and gain deeper understanding of this distinctive art form.
FPT University fully sponsors all musical instruments used during the teaching period and provides facilities at the university’s campus for high school students to visit, learn, and practice traditional instruments. The teaching team consists of lecturers and professional artists from FPT University’s Department of Traditional Musical Instruments, who are highly qualified and deeply dedicated to preserving and teaching Vietnam’s traditional music.
2. Public Music Events Open for Community Participation
- Hola Fest 2024
Experience an exceptional musical celebration at Hola Fest 2024, featuring performances by distinguished artists. This year, students will also be immersed in the festive atmosphere of Traditional Tet 2024, the annual cultural event of FPT University Hanoi Campus. Under the theme Colors of Ethnic Tet, Giap Thin Tet 2024: Tet on the Mountain Village brings visitors into the authentic cultural spirit of Vietnam’s highland communities.
At the Hoa Lac Campus, guests will explore a beautifully crafted miniature mountain landscape with traditional stilt houses, communal structures, rustic kitchens, and unique ethnic costumes. Visitors can enjoy regional cuisine, feel the fresh early spring ambience, and participate in a lively year-end market filled with cultural interactions and festive activities. Traditional games, competitions, and experiential booths further enrich the Tet experience.
Hola Fest 2024 also offers high-school students an opportunity to experience FPT University’s vibrant extracurricular environment with more than 50 active student clubs. Guests are invited to visit the club booths and engage in diverse interactive activities.
Tens of thousands of high-school students across Northern Vietnam have already received Hola Fest tickets, affirming the event’s strong appeal and significance.
- Hola Vibes
Hola Vibes is a charity music program organized by the Student Affairs Department in collaboration with various community service and philanthropic projects. The program aims to create an inspiring artistic space where music serves as a bridge to promote compassion and social responsibility. Through performances and fundraising activities, Hola Vibes supports meaningful charitable initiatives and encourages students to actively contribute to community welfare.
3. Music Competitions for Students and the Community
- FPT Edu Tich Tich Tinh Tang
FPT Edu Tich Tich Tinh Tang is a traditional musical instrument performance competition organized by FPT Edu for students across the nation. The event serves as a platform for young performers to showcase their skills in playing traditional instruments, musical perception, and stage presentation. Through this competition, students are encouraged to explore Vietnamese cultural heritage, nurture artistic expression, and contribute to the preservation and promotion of traditional music among the younger generation.
- FPT Edu Khoi Nguon Vo Viet
FPT Edu Khoi Nguon Vo Viet 2024 is a martial arts competition organized by the Student Affairs Department of FPT Education, aimed at encouraging students and learners across the country to experience and cultivate the values of Vietnamese martial arts. The event promotes holistic development by strengthening physical fitness, discipline, mental resilience, and cultural appreciation among participants.
The competition consists of four divisions, allowing participants in each category to select and compete in the corresponding events.
