Pho'nomenal

Overview

What's better than one Brisbane festival dedicated to Asian culture? A fest within a fest that ramps the celebrations up a notch, of course. That's 'Pho'nomenal, a three-day showcase of all things creative and Vietnamese in Australia.

Taking place at Metro Arts from February 17 to 19, the mini-festival is comprised of seven events — aka something for everyone in the audience. Kicking things off with a discussion about cultural ambitions feels fitting, as does following it up with Never Forget, a film exploring of intergenerational and intercultural gaps. And, that's just the first night.

From there, attendees can revel in the joy of V-pop via music videos and a live set by The Viet Face, check out an Ao Dai — or traditional costume — fashion show, and watch a Vietnam-set romantic comedy. Then, bring it all to a close in the tastiest way possible thanks two cooking classes. All that free fun is certainly to make you work up an appetite, after all.

Image: Adam Young.