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Founder
THE ECHO
OF HUE
A project to preserve cultural and historical arts of the Nguyen Dynasty in the ancient capital of Hue
I founded “The Echo of Hue” with a wish to let the soul of Hue’s imperial culture breathe again, making history something that could be felt, not just studied. I wanted to see how the elegance of the past could speak to young hearts today, not through textbooks, but through the delicate language of art, beauty, and emotion.
In April 2024, I and my teammates embarked on a seven-day journey to Hue, the last imperial capital of Vietnam. We wandered through the Imperial Citadel, Tu Duc Tomb, Minh Mang Tomb, Khai Dinh Tomb, Thien Mu Pagoda, and Hon Chen Temple, each place a silent witness to centuries of splendor and sorrow. The moss-covered stones, the scent of incense, and the echoes of chanting monks all carried stories that time had not erased.
In the photoshoot “Hue’s Features,” I wore five royal costumes, portraying women of the Nguyen court, from elegant consorts to quiet attendants. They may not appear in official chronicles, yet their grace, intellect, and quiet strength have shaped the fabric of Vietnam’s history. Through every pose, I wanted to speak for them - the women who carried the weight of tradition and dignity, often unseen but never forgotten.
Before the trip, our team shaped the foundation of the project around five themes: spiritual culture, royal architecture, Nguyen Dynasty costumes, court cuisine, and Hue music. During our days in Hue, those ideas took form through filming, photography, and conversations with historians and artisans. Each site became a living page of history, illuminated by light, sound, and the sensitivity of youth seeking to understand their roots. From these experiences, we produced a handcrafted magazine titled “The Journey through the Timeless Wonders of the Imperial City” which captured our reflections, images, and narratives about the enduring beauty of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Before the trip, our team shaped the foundation of the project around five themes: spiritual culture, royal architecture, Nguyen Dynasty costumes, court cuisine, and Hue music. During our days in Hue, those ideas took form through filming, photography, and conversations with historians and artisans. Each site became a living page of history, illuminated by light, sound, and the sensitivity of youth seeking to understand their roots. From these experiences, we produced a handcrafted magazine titled “The Journey through the Timeless Wonders of the Imperial City” which captured our reflections, images, and narratives about the enduring beauty of the Nguyen Dynasty.
As the author of “The Nhat Binh Robe: From Imperial Court Attire Of The Nguyen Dynasty To A Living Cultural Symbol” published bilingually in six national media outlets including Vietnam Women Newspaper, World & Vietnam Newspaper, and Tuoi Tre Thu Do Newspaper, I came to realize how storytelling can give new life to heritage. When history is told with empathy and imagination, it finds its way into the present with renewed power.
One of the most profound moments for me was performing two pipa pieces including “Beo Dat May Troi” and “Lemon Tree”, within the sacred stillness of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Tombs. I wanted to weave together a Vietnamese folk melody and a timeless Western song, letting East and West, tradition and modernity, breathe in the same rhythm. Between the wind and the strings, I understood that music transcends boundaries which is the purest bridge of human empathy.
To me, “The Echo of Hue” is not merely a cultural project. It is a living dialogue between women and history, between art and identity. The past, I’ve learned, never truly fades; it continues to resonate, softly, endlessly, in every heartbeat of the present.
Founder
SHEWALKS
A personal channel spreading stories and values about global women combining art, culture and storytelling elements
I founded SheWalks as a continuation of my passion for exploring the values and stories of women across the world where art becomes a language of empathy, understanding, and connection. The project serves as a space where I weave together photography, storytelling, and culture to portray women in the contemporary world: free yet thoughtful, gentle yet unyielding in their pursuit of identity and voice.
Born in the summer of 2025, during my journey through the United States, SheWalks grew from the heat of endless travel and the openness of people I met along the way. Amidst art-lined streets, vast museums, and quiet beaches, I carried my film camera like a companion, capturing moments that revealed the strength and grace of women in their everyday lives.
From these fragments, I created Film Photobook, a collection that preserves the spirit of women I encountered and the sense of freedom I found in unfamiliar places. Film photography has become my way of listening to the world which is slowly, deliberately, through light and silence. Each frame, with its muted tones and unpredictable glimmers, becomes a wordless dialogue where fragility meets resilience, and beauty takes the shape of courage.
HEAD ORGANIZER
HOA GUOM EXHIBITION
Cultural and artistic exhibition related to Vietnamese and international women for students nationwide
From May to October 2025, I served as the Head Organizer of the Hoa Guom Exhibition, an art and cultural project dedicated to students, celebrating the beauty, resilience, and spiritual essence of women in Vietnam and around the world. Together with my team, I curated over 100 artifacts and 500 images and documents on women’s costumes, jewelry, daily life, and cultural expressions across five historical periods, under the guidance of lecturers from the University of Social Sciences and Humanities to ensure both academic accuracy and emotional depth.
The exhibition embraced a range of themes that portrayed women in traditional performing arts, agriculture, contemporary fashion, and everyday life where visitors could witness the transformation of women’s roles, from restraint to liberation, from silence to self-expression.
In parallel, I designed and led over 10 experiential activities across four creative formats, inviting audiences to interact, reflect, and feel the stories more intimately. Hosted at the AquaArt Art Center, the event welcomed more than 1,000 attendees and reached over 3,000 followers online, generating an average of 1,000 daily engagements throughout two months of promotion. I personally oversaw communications, content direction, and audience engagement, using visual storytelling, light, and artistic design to convey the evolving narrative of women’s awakening - a story of courage, creativity, and the timeless power of feminine voice in culture and history.
History Specialized Class Ambassabor
NGAY HOI ANH TAI
(FESTIVAL OF TALENS
HANOI AMSTERDAM HIGH SCHOOL)
Largest annual talent festival for students from 13 specialized classes at Hanoi - Amsterdam High School.
From January to October 2024, I took on the role of Ambassador of the History Block at the Talent Festival - the biggest annual event of Hanoi - Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, where the talents of students from 13 different specialized blocks converge. Being selected as one of the Top 3 Ambassadors of the school, I deeply feel the honor of being a representative not only of the History Block but also of the Ams student spirit: confidence, creativity and kindness.
The Ambassador contest includes 4 rounds: group photo, Animation Festival, Sports Festival and Talent competition. When appearing on stage at the final night in the traditional Ao Dai, I felt that I was not only representing the prestigious school, but also honoring the charm, confidence and intelligence of Vietnamese women. I performed a solo performance of the Pipa with the song “Lemon Tree” - a combination of traditional music and modern melodies, carrying the message of the intersection between Eastern and Western cultures, between the past and the present. The moment the sound resounded on the big stage, I realized that art has no boundaries; it connects souls who know how to listen and share.
During the journey, I also came up with ideas and directed individual, couple and Top 10 Ambassador photo albums, attracting more than 4,700 interactions on the official fanpage of Anh Tai Festival 2024. Each frame is not just a photo, but a story of youth, identity, and pride in wearing the Ao Dai - a symbol of Vietnamese beauty.
The success at the Talent Festival helped me understand that being an “ambassador” is not just about shining in the spotlight, but also about spreading cultural values, confidence and kindness to the community, so that each student feels they deserve to shine in their own way.
HEAD of logistics
HANOI AMSTERDAM
ART TEAM [HAT]
Hanoi-Amsterdam High School Art Club
From December 2023 to September 2024, I served as the Head of Logistics for the Hanoi Amsterdam Art Team (HAT), the art club of Hanoi Amsterdam High School for the Gifted. It was a time when I truly lived with music, learning what it meant to stand behind the stage lights where every dazzling moment on stage was held together by the care, patience, and quiet joy of those who worked in the shadows.
Together with my teammates, I helped organize two acoustic performances at local cafés and the musical “Message of Love 2024: Alice in Loveland”, a stage where students could sing, act, and share stories about love, forgiveness, and understanding. There were nights I worked from noon until nearly midnight, checking costumes, lighting, and sound systems; I would come home to my mother’s scolding, but in my heart was only happiness, the kind that comes from building something beautiful with your own hands.
As head of logistics, I handled budgeting, reached out to three suppliers, presented collaboration proposals, and secured a 12-month partnership with one of Hanoi’s leading event organizers. I also worked directly with five Youth Union officers to obtain permission to use the school’s main hall and successfully received sponsorship from the Board of Directors.
Behind every curtain and spotlight were moments of teamwork, hauling props late into the night, sharing quick meals between rehearsals, laughing together when things went wrong but never giving up. It was there I realized that art doesn’t only exist on stage; it also lives in friendship, resilience, and the quiet harmony that connects people working toward a shared dream.
CO - author
THE RESEARCH
“Cultural Feminism as a Driver of Sustainable Fashion Management: Evidence from Vietnam's Emerging Market Context”
From April to October 2025, I served as a co-author of the research paper “Cultural Feminism as a Driver of Sustainable Fashion Management: Evidence from Vietnam's Emerging Market Context”, conducted under the supervision of Dr. Hoang Vu Hiep, Head of Postgraduate Training at the School of Business Administration, National Economics University.
The study explores the intricate relationship between cultural feminism and sustainable fashion management within Vietnam’s emerging market. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) and data collected from 387 Vietnamese fashion enterprises, our research identified three distinct configurational pathways that lead to high levels of sustainability in fashion management.
What distinguishes this work is its intersectional lens, where gender, culture, and economics converge. Feminist values are examined not merely as a social ideology but as a catalyst for innovation, empathy, and ethical transformation in corporate governance. The findings provide practical insights for fashion enterprises seeking to align feminist principles with sustainability goals, envisioning a future where fashion is not only an aesthetic expression but also a reflection of social responsibility and human dignity.
Published in the Journal of Economics, Finance and Management Studies (DOI: 10.47191/jefms/v8-i10-25), this work represents my first academic step in bridging gender, art, and social research. It strengthened my belief that true change begins with awareness, and that knowledge, when guided by compassion, can become a powerful form of activism.
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