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| Products created by young people, bearing personal marks |
The event aims to build and develop a connected space for brands, artists, and young creative individuals from various regions. At the same time, the program also spreads positive cultural values, showcasing unique local imprints through handcrafted products, fashion, cuisine, fine arts, and contemporary art. From paintings and souvenirs to decorative items, each product not only is aesthetic, but also demonstrates innovation and a blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary artistic spirit.
Le Cong Tai, founder of the “Tiem Mi Xua”, is passionate about his products as they are imbued with the essence of his hometown - Hue: “I want to convey local culture in many different ways. I seriously research how to combine traditional materials with modern elements to create new products, hoping that the place where I live will develop, and my products will be widely known and accepted.”
In addition to creativity, the displayed products also contain deep humanistic values, coming from people with special circumstances. One of these is the booth of Ngay Mai Vocational Workshop, a model under the Ngay Mai Inclusive Education Center. Here, people with disabilities and special circumstances learn trades, work, and create products with their own hands.
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| The event also attracted many domestic and foreign visitors |
Furthermore, Cooltopia opened up a space for artistic experiences through unique workshops. A highlight was a hand-engraving workshop by Tu Moc Tra, a young artist, who has been described as a “translator between material worlds”, and won a Graphics award at the Young Fine Arts Festival 2022 with her work “Lap”.
A special visual highlight was an art installation themed “The Awakened Garden”, inspired by Thanh Tien paper flowers, an over 300-year-old craft village in Hue. This visually stunning space is a harmonious combination of light, sound, and transforming effects to tell the story of the traditional craft village in a modern way.
The event not only attracted young people in Hue, but also became a cultural destination for domestic and foreign visitors. Recreational games and experiential activities such as handicrafts, art exhibitions, and street music performances, etc., made the event a miniature festival right in the heart of the Ancient Capital.
Nguyen Tuong An Nhien (19 years old, Hue City) could not hide her emotions: “What I like most is the diversity, richness, and creativity of the event. Looking at the items, I can see the personality of the creators, not just mass-produced goods. For me, this is a very new and interesting way to explore local culture.”