Duy Tan University enriches community life through music and stage in 2025
Posted On: 30/12/2025
Arts and culture enrich community life, preserve shared heritage and connect people across generations and national borders. Throughout 2025, Duy Tan University (DTU) brought music, dance and creative stage performances to the wider community through student showcases, international concerts and cultural celebrations. These activities nurtured emerging talent, celebrated cultural heritage and connected students, artists and local residents through shared artistic experiences.
DTU contributed by organising events, collaborating with cultural partners, providing venues for visiting artists and bringing its performing arts team to programmes beyond campus. Welcoming students, educators, local residents and international visitors, these events created opportunities for audiences to enjoy diverse artistic traditions and for performers to share their work with the community.
International music was a highlight of the year. DTU supported the Danang International Guitar Festival 2025 by providing a venue for concerts featuring Vietnamese and international guitarists. The Dream Concert Da Nang welcomed 15 artists from the New York Classical Music Society, while Japan’s Takeru drum troupe and the “Oullim” traditional Korean music concert introduced audiences to distinctive musical traditions. The programmes brought professional performances to local audiences and encouraged cultural exchange through live music.
Alongside visiting artists, DTU students contributed their own voices and creative perspectives. Singing competitions, talent shows and cultural festivals featured folk songs, contemporary music, traditional dances and creative stage performances. These occasions gave young performers opportunities to develop confidence, gain stage experience and connect with audiences. Fashion showcases also presented original student collections inspired by Vietnamese heritage, international cultures and environmental themes, sharing emerging designers’ work with the wider community.
Artistic performances were also part of celebrations that strengthened community ties. The Mid-Autumn Festival welcomed staff families and neighbouring residents with children’s performances and traditional lion and dragon dances. Beyond campus, DTU’s Performing Arts Team participated in the Navy Region 4 Youth Gala in Cam Ranh, sharing its talents with naval personnel, students and local residents.
Through these activities, DTU supported artistic participation both within and beyond the university, bringing established performers and emerging talent closer to the public. The table below highlights the university’s public artistic programmes in 2025.
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Danang International Guitar Festival 2025 (DIGF 2025) |
DTU supported the Danang International Guitar Festival 2025 by providing its campus as the main venue for three public concerts: “Guitar Portraits: An Odyssey of Spanish and Latin Flavours” (19 December), “The World in a String: Guitar Masterworks” (20 December), and “Vibrations of the Soul: Guitar Music from Europe to Latin America” (21 December). Featuring Vietnamese and international guitarists and the Da Nang-based Dream Oasis Guitar Ensemble, the non-profit festival provided the local community with access to classical guitar performances and promoted cultural exchange. Complementary masterclasses and music discussions supported artistic learning and interaction among artists, learners and guitar enthusiasts. |
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Guitarists perform at DIGF 2025
Guitar ensemble on stage at DTU. |
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Vietnam-Japan Musical Exchange 7 December 2025 |
DTU organized the Vietnam–Japan Musical Exchange in collaboration with the Takeru drum troupe and Minitrip Japan. The program featured traditional Japanese taiko drumming by three visiting artists, complemented by singing and flute performances by DTU lecturers and students. Open to students across Da Nang and local residents, the event enriched local cultural life through public musical performances and Vietnamese–Japanese artistic exchange. |
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Takeru’s taiko performance |
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14 April 2025 |
DTU co-organized the Vietnam-Korea Cultural Week 2025 with the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organizations and hosted its opening concert, featuring 15 artists from the New York Classical Music Society. Open to faculty members, students across Da Nang and interested local residents, the concert provided the community with access to live classical music, enriched local cultural life and promoted international artistic exchange. |
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The artists perform at DTU
The artists performed Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331, and Brindisi by G. Verdi |
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Chinese Department’s New Year Gala 2026 6 December 2025 |
DTU’s Chinese Department organized the gala, featuring student music and stage performances, alongside an elegance contest showcasing traditional Vietnamese Ao dai and evening wear. The event attracted more than 550 students, representatives of the Chinese Consulate-General in Da Nang and partner organizations. Open to the public, the gala provided a platform for student artistic expression and contributed to the community’s cultural life. |
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Student artistic performances |
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DTU Student Singing Competition 2025 – Open Auditions 28-30 December 2025 |
DTU organized two public audition sessions featuring live student singing at its outdoor campus square. Performances included songs celebrating the homeland, love and young people’s aspirations. Open to the community, the sessions provided opportunities to enjoy live music while supporting emerging student singers in developing their talents, confidence and stage presence. |
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Student singers on stage
Audiences enjoy the open auditions |
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19 May 2025 Cam Ranh, Khanh Hoa |
DTU’s Performing Arts Team participated in the gala organized by the Navy Region 4 Command in collaboration with partner institutions. Celebrating the 135th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birth, the programme featured drum ensembles, singing, dance and choreographed group performances honoring national heritage, youth aspirations and Vietnam’s maritime sovereignty. Presented to naval personnel, students and local residents, the gala enabled DTU’s student performers to contribute to cultural life beyond the campus through public artistic performance. |
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Youth Gala performances in Cam Ranh |
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Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration 2025 6 October 2025 |
DTU’s Trade Union organized the celebration, featuring children’s musical performances and traditional lion and dragon dances. Open to staff families and neighboring residents, the event brought live performing arts to the community, celebrated Vietnamese Mid-Autumn traditions and encouraged children’s artistic participation. |
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Children’s musical performances
Traditional lion and dragon dances |
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GLAMOUR – DTU Fashion Design Graduation Show 2025 28 May 2025 |
DTU organized a public runway show presenting graduating Fashion Design students’ original collections. Inspired by natural landscapes, Vietnamese cultural heritage and international mythology, the collections combined traditional and contemporary artistic expression. Open to the community, the show provided access to student creative work, promoted emerging design talent and highlighted fashion’s role in celebrating cultural identity. |
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Student fashion designs at GLAMOUR |
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24 September 2025 |
DTU organized its annual Student Festival, featuring student music, dance, theatre and fashion performances. Open to the public and attended by thousands of students and guests, the festival showcased student artistic talent, provided the community with access to live performances and enriched local cultural life. |
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Student music and dance performances |
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9 November 2025 |
DTU’s School of Language, Humanities & Social Sciences organised two public performance sessions: a preliminary round and a grand finale. The programme featured traditional and contemporary dance, solo singing, K-pop covers and other creative acts, with 15 student acts presented in the finale. Open to the public, both sessions showcased emerging student talent and provided the community with access to live performing arts. The finale also welcomed new students and celebrated DTU’s 31st anniversary. |
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Preliminary-round performances
Grand finale performances |
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K-pop Academy Final Show 2025 |
DTU hosted the K-pop Academy Final Show, featuring dance and vocal performances by students from DTU and other universities. Open to the public, the show celebrated Korean pop culture, showcased young performers’ skills and provided the local community with access to live contemporary music and dance. |
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“Oullim” – Traditional Korean Music Concert |
DTU and Seoul National University jointly organised the concert, featuring live performances of traditional Korean instruments and folk songs. Open to the public, the concert introduced Korean musical heritage to the local community, enriched cultural life and promoted international artistic exchange through music. |
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Children’s Fashion Design Showcase 30 August 2025 |
DTU organized a public runway show featuring children’s clothing collections created by K28ATT students as final projects for the Children’s Fashion Design course. Combining creative expression, craftsmanship and practical design, the show presented student work to the wider community, supported emerging design talent and contributed to local artistic life. |
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Global Impressions – Where Elegance and Culture Converge April 2025 |
DTU’s School of Hospitality and Tourism organized two public performance evenings comprising a preliminary talent show and a final show. The program featured singing, traditional and contemporary dance, national costume presentations and other creative acts. Open to the community, the performances showcased student artistic talent, celebrated cultural diversity and promoted intercultural exchange through live performing arts. |
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Cultural performances at the final show |
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Vietnamese Cultural Exchange Festival 10 July 2025 |
DTU’s School of Language, Humanities & Social Sciences organised two public performance sessions as part of an international exchange programme with Sun Moon University, South Korea. Student performances featured Vietnamese folk songs, traditional and contemporary dance, and a cultural fashion show presenting Ao dai and regional and ethnic costumes. Open to the public, both sessions brought Vietnamese performing arts to the community and international visitors, celebrating cultural heritage and promoting intercultural exchange. |
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PNJ Uni Tour 2025 – Live Performance by Tang Phuc 9 December 2025 |
DTU hosted a live music performance by Vietnamese singer Tang Phuc as part of PNJ Uni Tour 2025. The programme featured performances of his popular songs and opportunities for audience interaction. Open to the public, the event brought contemporary Vietnamese music to the campus and surrounding community, contributing to local cultural life through access to live professional performance. |
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Tang Phuc performs at DTU
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7 October 2025 |
DTU organized an arts program as part of the ceremony marking the first anniversary of its elevation to university system status, in the year of its 31st founding anniversary. Open to the public, the program featured live artistic performances celebrating the university’s development and community spirit, contributing to local cultural life. |
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Anniversary arts performances |
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K31 Freshmen Welcome Music Program 24 September 2025 |
DTU organized a music program welcoming K31 freshmen, featuring a live performance by renowned Vietnamese singer Truong The Vinh. Open to the public, the event brought contemporary Vietnamese music to students and local residents, enriching community cultural life while celebrating the arrival of a new student cohort. |
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Truong The Vinh performs at DTU |
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“Rebirth – Fashion for Future” Fashion Show 16 April 2025 |
DTU’s Faculty of Applied Arts organized a public runway show presenting students’ evening and event wear collections developed as end-of-course design projects. Inspired by rebirth and environmental protection, the designs incorporated environmentally friendly materials and combined traditional aesthetics with contemporary fashion. Open to the community, the show showcased emerging student talent and promoted environmental awareness through artistic expression. |
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Student collections on the runway |
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English Faculty’s Unlimited Talent 2025 – Grand Finale 11 January 2025 |
DTU’s Faculty of English, School of Foreign Languages – Social Sciences & Humanities, organized the talent show finale, featuring English-language songs, modern dances and performances in traditional Vietnamese costumes. Open to the public, the program showcased student artistic talent and provided the community with a diverse evening of live music, dance and cultural expression. |
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Traditional Vietnamese costume performances
Student singing and dance performances |
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Arts Programme Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Vietnamese Students’ Traditional Day and the Vietnam National Union of Students 2025 |
DTU organised an arts programme celebrating the 75th anniversary of Vietnamese Students’ Traditional Day and the Vietnam National Union of Students. Open to the public, the programme showcased student artistic performances, honoured Vietnamese student traditions and contributed to community cultural life through live performing arts. |
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Celebrating Vietnamese student traditions |
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I-Zone – Dream Start: Got Talent Showcase 5 November 2025 |
DTU presented the “Got Talent Showcase” as part of the I-Zone – Dream Start festival, featuring creative stage performances by K31 student teams. Open to the public, the showcase provided a platform for new students to express their artistic talents and brought live performances to the community, celebrating creativity and connection. |
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Arts Program Celebrating the School of Medicine’s 10th Anniversary 15 October 2025 |
DTU presented an arts program during the ceremony marking the Faculty of Medicine’s 10th anniversary. Open to the public, the performances celebrated a decade of medical education and service, honoured the faculty’s founding contributors and enriched the occasion through live artistic expression shared with the community. |
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Medical anniversary arts performances |
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“Princess Anio” Opera Film Screening 27 September 2025 |
DTU hosted a public screening of the opera film “Princess Anio,” portraying the seventeenth-century love story between Vietnamese Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese merchant Araki Sotaro. The event welcomed Japanese diplomatic and business representatives, lecturers, students from universities and high schools, and members of local Vietnam–Japan centres. The screening and subsequent audience exchange broadened community access to opera and celebrated the longstanding cultural ties between Vietnam and Japan. |
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