Cultura Fish will participate in the Asian Youth Theatre Festival (AYTF) in Iloilo City (Philippines) from November 22-26, 2023.

With the theme “Weaving Hope,” this year’s AYTF will feature various cultural exchange activities, workshops, and diverse performances. Participants include 13 representatives from Asian countries: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

Image from the 2022 Asian Youth Theatre Festival in Cambodia

Cultura Fish has decided to bring a two-hour workshop introducing the art of Vietnamese Hát Bội to AYTF, along with additional activities to showcase Vietnamese culture to international friends.

Members representing Cultura Fish at AYTF. From left to right: Josh Trombley, Hà Thúc Đức Tùng, Lục Phạm Quỳnh Nhi, Tạ Ngọc Uyên Phương

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The Asian Youth Theatre Festival (AYTF) was first initiated in 2016 with the desire to bring change to the Asian region. AYTF attracts the participation of cultural, artistic, and educational organizations and young artists in the region. Each AYTF season is typically held in a different Asian city, lasting up to four days with performance activities, dialogues, and workshops. Through these activities, young artists have the opportunity to discuss the creative process with partners.

This year, the University of San Agustin (through USA Little Theater) will host the Asian Youth Theatre Festival (AYTF) in the coastal city of Iloilo (Philippines). From November 22-26, 2023, AYTF with the theme “Weaving Hope” is expected to feature various cultural exchange activities, workshops, and diverse performances from 13 representatives from Asian countries: Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

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✽ Cultura Fish (Hiếu Văn Ngư): Established in 2020, Cultura Fish is a group dedicated to the research, application, and creation of culture and arts. With a multidisciplinary approach spanning areas such as education, visual arts, music, history and culture, sports, and culinary arts, the activities of Cultura Fish often touch the hearts of participants. Some notable projects include “Hát bội 101,” “Phong hoa ca vịnh,” and educational programs using role-playing storytelling techniques. Additionally, Cultura Fish collaborates with both domestic and international partners like ICHCAP-UNESCO, the British Council Vietnam, and the Asian Youth Theatre Festival (AYTF).

Contact us: 

  • Hà Thúc Đức Tùng (Project Manager) | [email protected] | +84 934 848 800 (Zalo, Whatsapp)