Think Gen Z slangs and viral trends are the key to saving cultural heritage? Think again. Pham Quang Vinh challenges that assumption in this bold and thought-provoking talk. With vision, he reveals that preserving tradition isn’t about making it trendy, but more about reimagining our connection to it. Drawing from his experience rebranding the History Museum of Ho Chi Minh City” and a deep-rooted love for Vietnamese culture, Vinh invites us on a journey of radical respect, creative reinvention, and uncomfortable questions in the journey of preserving the Vietnamese heritage. Information about speaker Pham Quang Vinh: ✨ Project manager of the Rebranding Campaign of the History Museum in Ho Chi Minh City ✨The Award of Silent But Noble Examples by The People Committee of Ho Chi Minh city in 2024 ✨ Representative Youth of Ho Chi Minh City in 2024 ✨ Won 3 prizes at Vietnamese National Advertising & Creativity Awards 2024 ✨ Shortlisted for Gen Z Talented Group at WeChoice Awards 2024 ✨ Valedictorian of the Professional Communication program, Class of 2023, RMIT Vietnam This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Coming from the countryside of Nghe An, the passion and exploration of new things have urged Phan Dang Hoang to constantly break through, set foot in new lands to cultivate more experiences and deep perspectives on fashion. Through his story and creative perspective, Phan Dang Hoang hopes for every audience to “look at life as a fashion designer looking at fabric, with curiosity, respect and ability to transform”. ✨ Received a scholarship, graduated with Distinction in Fashion Design at NABA, became an outstanding alumnus of the program, and was invited to share learning experiences at NABA. Participated in Afro Fashion Week. ✨Founder of PHAN DANG HOANG, merging Vietnamese heritage with global fashion. ✨The first Vietnamese designer to debut a collection at Milan Fashion Week, Italy, honored by VOGUE ITALIA as one of the standout young brands at the event. ✨Awarded “Promising Designer of the Year” by Style Republik. ✨Named in FORBES ASIA’s 30 UNDER 30 in the field of THE ARTS. ✨Received the “New Waves” award at the “Black Carpet Awards” during Milan Fashion Week. ✨Launched first menswear collection titled “Faramic” on the runway dedicated to Vietnamese local brands. ✨Created the “Ceramics” collection inspired by Vietnamese silk paintings and ceramic art. ✨Pioneered the use of 500-year-old Dó paper in fashion with the “ZigZag” collection, opening a new path toward sustainability. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx