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Vietnamese Circus Federation Shines at International Circus Festivals
The Vietnamese Circus Federation (VCF) has been making waves in the international circus community, with a series of impressive wins and innovative performances over the past few years.
In a testament to their strong integration and the talent of their artists, the VCF has won nine international circus awards and medals over the past three years. One of their most notable achievements was winning a gold medal at the 3rd International Circus Festival in Kazakhstan with the double trapeze performance Duo Love.
More recently, the VCF has continued to impress, winning the special prize at the IDOL 2025 World Circus Arts Festival in Moscow. This victory was secured by the performance called Đu Sen (Lotus Swing), performed by four female artists: Lô Ngọc Thúy, Phạm Hướng, Lưu Hường, and Hông Thúy. The performance left a profound impression due to its exquisite techniques and iconic image of pure lotus flowers, a symbol of the Vietnamese people.
Lotus Swing overcame contestants from 15 countries to win the special prize, and has since been invited to tour at the Circus on Lenin Hill in Russia.
Another notable achievement was the bronze award won by Lưu Thị Hường at Circus Princess 2025 in Russia in early June.
The VCF has been actively striving to innovate and prepare for international performances. Thang, a representative from the VCF, highlights the integration of traditional cultural elements as a key factor in their success. For example, Lotus Swing uses silk ribbons to represent the elegance of the lotus flower, while Duo Love performance conveys a message of love, courage, and devotion.
In addition to their performances, the VCF is also incorporating circus performances into cultural tourism products for domestic tourists.
Thang, the director of the VCF, is working to bring circus art closer to the public by organizing promotional conferences and collaborating with various organizations and individuals. The VCF is also planning to welcome artists from Japan and Italy for exchange performances this year.
The main mission of the VCF is to promote Vietnamese culture through circus performances on a global stage. Their innovative strategies often include integrating traditional music, Vietnamese folk stories, and martial arts into circus performances to create unique and culturally rich acts. They also focus on training young artists in both classical and modern circus techniques to build versatile performers who can compete globally.
Duo Love won the gold medal due to its excellent technique and emotional elevation, as well as a rare technique where one artist suspended one leg on the rope and used their hair to support the other. This demonstrates the VCF's commitment to pushing the boundaries of circus art and creating unforgettable performances.
For updated and detailed insights into the VCF's latest strategies and upcoming performances, consulting official releases from the Vietnamese Circus Federation or international circus festival reports would be necessary.
The VCF's innovative use of traditional Vietnamese elements in their circus performances, such as the integration of folk stories and martial arts in Duo Love and silk ribbons representing lotus elegance in Lotus Swing, showcases their dedication to promoting Vietnamese culture (culture).
The incorporation of circus performances into cultural tourism products for domestic tourists is part of the VCF's broader strategy to make circus art more accessible to the public (labor).
In the realm of international sports competitions, the VCF has shown remarkable prowess, with Luu Thi Hoang securing a bronze award in Circus Princess 2025 and Lotus Swing winning the special prize at the IDOL 2025 World Circus Arts Festival (sports, ai).
