Press
News stories and event listings from 2025 and 2026.
Media coverage
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Victoria News
Traditional Vietnamese fashion and folk opera will take centre stage this summer as the Soul of Vietnam festival returns to Victoria’s Inner Harbour.
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Victoria News
The event will take place on Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Ship Point, following a strong debut last year that drew thousands of attendees.
CHEK News
“For the first time, Soul of Vietnam is coming to Victoria, and it promises to be more than just a festival,” said festival organizer Will Nguyen.
Victoria News
A first-of-its-kind celebration of Vietnamese culture is set to grace Vancouver Island this fall, with the inaugural Soul of Vietnam Festival taking place at Ship Point in Victoria on Sept. 20.
Media clippings
The 2026 coverage on one page, for sponsors, partners and journalists.
Letters of recognition
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Vendors, sponsors and volunteers make the day possible.
Thank you
The free festivals in Victoria in 2025 and 2026 happened because these organizations believed in them. Thank you for standing with Vietnamese culture in British Columbia.
