Meet Devon Nguyen, fashion designer and artist
A graduate of University of The Arts London, Devon Nguyen spent many years living in Europe, her multicultural background developed a love for fashion design and fine arts. With over 10 years in the fashion industry, Devon has a portfolio of many achievements under her belt. Not only known for fashion shows in London – Paris – Vietnam, Devon Nguyen is also known as a Creative Director for many domestic and foreign brands.
Devon Nguyen, the celebrated fashion designer and artist
As the art world becomes more and more enamored with contemporary culture, Devon Nguyen reinvented herself as a modern abstract painter. Bringing multicultural aesthetic style, harmoniously blending modern – classical, and elegant – out of the way. She does not hesitate to combine various drawing techniques from oil paint, acrylic, sculpture, to create diverse works which inspire her and others.
Meet Mr. Ho Phi Thuy of the Ngoc Hien pearl farm
The founder of Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm – Mr. Ho Phi Thuy was born and raised in a poor family in Thach Ha District, Ha Tinh Province, in Vietnam. When he was 19 years old, he decided to leave his home and traveled to Phu Quoc Island to establish his career and pursue his dream. Upon arriving at this new land, Mr. Thuy found himself with no acquaintances and no money.
However, his remarkable agility quickly landed him a pearl diver job, and he began acquiring small savings. Eventually, he bought a boat that became not only the first valuable asset in his life but also his means of livelihood. In 1997, disaster struck when Typhoon Linda ravaged the area and destroyed Mr. Thuy’s beloved boat. Heartbroken and struggling to make ends meet, he was forced to leave the diving business.
Thankfully, fate had other plans for him. A Japanese pearl-culturing company recognized his skills and hired him to work for them. Under their tutelage, he learned all about the science of cultivating pearls and became highly proficient in diving exploration and other similar tasks. When the company decided to hand over their assets and equipment, Mr. Thuy was the natural candidate.
With immense grit and vision, supported by his family and skilled workers, Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm was born. Twenty years later, Mr. Thuy’s farm has become a sensation, with its own distinctive brand and unique style. Ngoc Hien Pearl Farm now stands as one of the most celebrated farms on the island, with an inspiring story of determination and perseverance behind it.
The story of Mr. Thuy’s journey is a testament to the human spirit and the power of hard work and resilience to unveil new paths towards success.
Meet the musicians from Ho Chi Minh Conservatory of Music
Cellist Hoang Nam, graduated with a master’s degree, majoring in performing western musical instruments, and is currently a lecturer at the Ho Chi Min Conservatory of Music Academy. Violinists Hoai Bao holds a Bachelor of Music majoring in Violin from the Ho Chi Minh Conservatory of Music Academy. Violinist Minh Thao graduated with honors majoring in violin and is currently studying for a master’s degree at the City Conservatory of Music, Ho Chi Minh City.
