# Vietnam-Korea cultural exchange in Da Nang

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-korea-cultural-exchange-in-da-nang
> Updated: 2026-08-20T02:11:00.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The 2026 Vietnam-Korea Festival opened at East Sea Park in Da Nang on August 7. The event included participation from several South Korean localities, such as Daegu, Pyeongtaek, and Yongin, to promote cooperation and people-to-people exchanges.

The festival featured musical performances blending traditional Vietnamese instruments, including the ‘đàn bầu’ and ‘đàn tranh’, with South Korean instruments like the ‘Gayageum’ and ‘Taepyeongso’. Da Nang Vice Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Anh Thi stated the city aims to expand international cooperation and create a favorable investment environment.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Oktoberfest Vietnam 2026 to expand across three major cities

GBA Oktoberfest Vietnam 2026 will expand to Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and Hanoi, featuring a larger venue in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate Bavarian culture and strengthen German-Vietnamese business ties.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/oktoberfest-vietnam-2026-to-expand-across-three-major-cities

### 2026-08-07: Da Nang hosts 2026 Vietnam-Korea Festival

The 2026 Vietnam-Korea Festival opened in Da Nang, featuring musical and cultural exchanges to strengthen cooperation and friendship between the two nations.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/da-nang-hosts-2026-vietnam-korea-festival

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