Term 3: Hoi An, Vietnam  Culture, Craft & Regeneration

The Hoi An term offers a rich immersion in Vietnam’s cultural heritage and regenerative practices. Learners explore the vibrant artisan traditions of central Vietnam—lantern making, bamboo building, pottery, and folk art—connecting deeply with the stories, skills, and resilience embedded in local craft communities.

 

As the term unfolds, students engage in ecological fieldwork in the Cham Islands Marine Park and the Coconut Forest waterways, examining the role of coastal ecosystems in sustaining biodiversity and protecting communities. Hands-on experiences in organic farming and traditional Vietnamese cooking reveal the interconnection between food, health, and cultural identity.

 

Throughout, learners reflect on what it means to regenerate—not only environments, but also traditions, communities, and inner well-being. The term culminates in a student-led exhibition that weaves together art, inquiry, and lived experience.

 

All of this is held within a transdisciplinary inquiry into cultural continuity, ecological regeneration, and creative response in times of change.