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Art
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The
Aristocrats tour to stop in HCM City
As part of their
"Culture Clash" Asian tour, US rock band Aristocrats will perform
at a live concert in
The band, made up
of guitarist Guthrie Govan, bassist Bryan Beller, and drummer Narci
Minnermann, will play instrumental rock and jazz fusion.
The show will begin
at 8 pm at the HCM City Music Centre,
Famous South Korean
girl group 2NE1 will perform in
The four-member
band, consisting of CL, Park Boom, Dara, and Minzy, will perform songs from
their latest album Come Back Home, which was released early this year, and
latest singles like Missing You and Falling in Love.
Two world-renowned
directors Travis Payne and Stacy Walker are set to join the girl band's tour.
The concert will
take place at 6pm at Phu Tho Stadium,
Music,
visual art show at Cargo Bar
A live music and
visual art performance will be held at Cargo Bar on August 9.
Don't Feed the
Monkey will feature Vietnamese and expat bands like The Love Below, Tofu
Band, James and the Van Der, and Freckled Gypsys. The visual art show will be
presented by LAV (Live Audio Visual) Syndicate.
The event will
start at 5pm. The bar is at
Hanoian
Trio to show off instrumental tunes
The newly-founded
Hanoian Trio consisting of cellist Ha Mien and composers Luu Hoang and Kien
Cuong will perform at the Manzi Art Space tomorrow night.
The evening
performance, entitled Summer Shines, will present classical pieces by Antonio
Vivaldi, Johann Sebastian Bach and William Henry Squire as well as original
pieces composed by the trio.
The performance
will start from 8pm at
Two Project
Runway winners to launch fashion collection
Ly Giam Tien and
Hoang Minh Ha prepare their Autumn-Winter Collection - Photo: Courtesy of
Multimedia JSC
Hoang Minh Ha and
Ly Giam Tien, who won the Project Runway Vietnam contest in 2013 and 2014, is
joining hands to launch their own fashion collection for the Autumn-Winter
season in November.
Ly Giam Tien, an
18-year-old self-taught designer who won this year’s Project Runway Vietnam,
is now working for local brand Canifa after receiving a cash prize of VND300
million from the company.
Tien, together with
Ha who has cooperated with Canifa for one year, is preparing a trip to
Tien, formerly a
construction worker, has received many orders from customers since his
victory in the fashion contest. He is also working on a collection for the
New York Couture Fashion Week in September and another for the first Vietnam
International Fashion Week 2014 in December in HCMC.
“Due to a tight
schedule, I haven’t had time to relax and come back to my hometown to visit
my family. However, I will try to arrange a week to be back home to meet my
parents and neighbors who supported me during the contest,” Tien said in a
statement.
Positive
Mass bike ride returns
Inspired by the
global cycling phenomenon critical mass, Ha Noi's own monthly iteration will
return to the city's street on the last Friday of July.
Named Positive
Mass, Ha Noi's mass bike parade will start from The Hanoi Bicycle Collective
tomorrow, alongside bike rides in
The Hanoi Bicycle
Collective is located at
Film offers
insight into German psyche
German documentary
Berg und Tal (Mountain and Valley) will be screened at the Goethe Institute
in the city tonight.
A 2014 production
by Philip Widmann and Karsten Krause, Berg und Tal is the exploration of a
society's mindset through the examination of personal documents, statistics,
popular literature and architecture.
Made for research
and study purposes only, the documentary will be presented in German with
English subtitles.
The free screening
will start from 6pm followed by a discussion with the directors.
The Goethe
Institute is located at
Visual
documentary project calls for local entries
The Visual
Documentary Project 2014 – People and Nature in Southeast Asia is calling for
Vietnamese enthusiasts to compete with other young filmmakers in ASEAN
countries to win a trip to
Short documentaries
are required to reflect on people and nature in
Documentaries
should be no longer than 25 minutes. Translation and subtitling are also the
responsibility of directors and a synopsis (no longer than 700 words) that
describes the documentary, its background and the purpose of making it should
accompany the documentary. Applicants should also submit a C.V. All submitted
documentaries will be uploaded to a website for public viewing.
The
The center will
cover costs of travel to
Five int’l
female DJs to join Electric Party next Friday
Electric Party is a
special occasion for fans of EDM (Electric Dance Music) to enjoy performances
of international DJs and local popular artists at Queen Hall in HCMC’s
District 4 on Friday, August 1.
The Steam Punk
themed event features DJs Colleen Shannon (U.S.), Miss Kelly Marie (UK), Roxy
June (
Participants to the
show might be interesting to see a large space turned into a Wild West,
mingled with the modern world. The organizer, YanTV, will also bring audiences
a concept of fashion, art and mechanics.
Tickets to the show
are priced at VND200,000 per person. For further information, visit
www.mox.vn/electricsteampunk.
Japanese,
VN artists usher in summer
A group of Japanese
and Vietnamese artists in
The “Summer
Meeting” exhibition displays 30 abstract paintings featuring the beauty of
the natural world and landscape.
Tokyo-based artist
Kato Shojiro brings to the show his love of
His Vietnamese
colleagues, Nguyen Duy Linh of Hue City, Le Thanh Thu of Quy Nhon city and Vo
Xuan Huy of Quang Tri city, display a contemporary taste.
Thu's art is a
harmony of fine arts and poetry, expressed in a series of landscape in blue
and white.
His oil paintings
on canvas depict white clouds on a clear and blue sky, mountains and waves of
water.
A young talent, Huy
is one of the few artists displaying abstract works in lacquer.
Linh's art is a
gift of love presented to her homeland,
He said the works
are based on fond memories and his love of life.
The exhibition can
be seen at the Tu Do Gallery,
Indochinese
kids to join
Nearly 200 children
from
According to Pham
Hong Son, deputy secretary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union’s chapter
in the city, the event aims to tighten solidarity and friendship among the
three Indochinese nations.
It is expected to
provide participants an insight into the culture, history and socio-economic
development of
During the programme,
attendees will meet with municipal leaders and visit a number of famous
tourist sites in the city. They will also participate in a cultural and art
performance on July 30.
This is the third
time the event has been organised in
Farmers'
photos reveal impact of dams and deforestation
Eighty-six photos
taken by farmers in areas affected by hydro-electricity power dams were on
display in Tu Tuong park yesterday to raise awareness on the need for
environmental protection.
The photos feature
nine communities in three
"The photos
reflect changes in the water volume of the basins at a time they drive the
power dams," said Lam Thi Thu Suu, director of Hue-based Centre for
Social Research and Development.
During the
exhibition held yesterday, folksongs and plays were performed, conveying the
communities' wishes for rivers unaffected by the changes.
On May 15, German
foundation Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, which funded the exhibition, lent cameras
to the communities to take photos.
The communities include
Dai Hong and Dai Loc communes in Quang
‘Conjuring
Capital’ quests on responsibility towards nature
‘Conjuring
Capital’, a group exhibition inspired by the resourcefulness of six
contemporary artists, will open at San Art on August 7, featuring talents of
Adriana Bustos from Argentina, Christopher Myers and Hank Willis Thomas from
the U.S., Ngoc Nau in Vietnam, Sudarshan Shetty from India and Than Sok from
Cambodia.
The show,
encompassing videos, sculptures, installations, paintings and drawings, is
curated by Zoe Butt as part of the three-year endeavor ‘Conscious Realities.’
The exhibition raises public awareness on the environmental asset and stresses
the people’s responsibility towards nature in the modern life.
‘Landscapes of the
Soul’ by Adriana depicts a guard admonishing a child, making viewers wonder
what is alive and what is dead, what is fact or part of the artists’
illusion. In the work of artist Than Sok, a question of conscience is
challenged through the religious practice of giving alms. ‘To Give is to
Receive’ is a reconfiguration of objects used in ritualistic practice between
Buddhist monks and laity in
Ngoc Nau’s snake straddles
the dualism of death and mortality, pointing to the value of belief and
tradition in providing hope and explanation for the impermanent world in
which we live. In the short film ‘Am I going too fast?’ Thomas and Myers
focus on the cities of
Sudarshan Shetty
presents ‘Waiting for others to arrive’ to reaffirm the cycle of creation and
destruction. The exhibition will be on until October 30 at San Art, 3 Me Linh
Street in HCMC’s District 1.
The project
‘Conscious Realities’ (2013-2016) seeks to stimulate creative activity in
Vietnam, engaging different ideas of contemporary artistic process,
consisting of lectures, workshops and an artist-in-residency program.
Focusing on the shared cultural histories of South East Asia, South Asia,
Latin America and
Taiwanese Chou
Chien-Pang, an exchange residency artist from Bamboo Curtain Studio in
Chou, who holds a
Master’s degree in law, brings to
Chou, 35, currently
lives and works in
He established a
drawing group on Facebook and started to teach young children to draw, paint
on the walls of his rooms, and give people the artworks he made for free.
This weekend,
Saigon Belly Dance will introduce a belly dance festival, including a
workshop and a gala.
The workshop will
be on both July 26 and 27, and the gala show will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on
July 27.
Belly dance has a
long history rooted in Arabian countries and has been gradually booming in
Long-term
exercising belly dance will also reduce the risk of degenerative spinal,
combat osteoporosis and strengthen bones. This type of dance also makes
ladies feel more confident and sexier.
This is why Saigon
Belly Dance is arranging a belly dance festival for people who are interested
in this dancesport this weekend. Saigon Belly Dance, a leading belly dance
training center, is organizing this festival together with three talented
guests as professional teachers from different countries: Daily Klara
Jasikova from the
There may be four
workshops per day with many interesting activities available for dancers to
join, such as city culture tour, dinner and belly dance shows. Free tea break
will be available between each workshop.
Participants are
advised to bring their own towels, shampoo and outfit to get change. Prices
of each workshop range from VND215,000 to VND1,280,000.
The gala show is
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 27 at Nam Quang tearoom,
For more
information about schedule and fees, visit http://www.saigonbellydance.com/;
or contact Ms Ngan at ngan@saigonbellydance.com.
Saigon Belly Dance
Training Center is located at 94 - 96 Street Number 2, Cu Xa Do Thanh,
District 3, HCMC.
Exhibit
offers glimpse into Cham craft village life
Nearly 200
artefacts and documents related to the Cham people's traditional craft
villages in the central
It also has 29
photos of such villages and the role of women in preserving and advancing
Cham culture.
"Many
traditional craft villages of the Cham ethnic group have disappeared,"
Nguyen Thi Thu, director of
"Only pottery,
brocade, and traditional medicine villages have been preserved and developed
by the Cham."
Bau Truc pottery
village, My Nghiep brocade weaving village, and An Nhon and Phuoc Nhon
traditional medicine villages have a long-standing reputation, she told the
opening ceremony.
"Cham women
play a key role in passing on traditional crafts and culture to new
generations."
The exhibition,
organised by the museum in co-ordination with the centre, will go on until
August 30.
Islands
exhibit features President Ho
As many as 200
artifacts documenting the central Party's and President Ho Chi Minh's
ideology on protecting the country's maritime and island territory are on
display at an exhibition in Ha Noi.
Titled Ho Chi Minh
with
Various letters and
pieces of writing by President Ho to navy soldiers and fishermen are also on
display, alongside maps, photos, documents, among other objects.
The exhibition will
be on display at the Ho Chi Minh Museum,
Horror film
takes in VND12 billion
The Vietnamese
horror film Doat Hon (Hollow) attracted 160,000 cinema-goers in the first
four days after being released, bringing VND12 billion (US$556,000) in
turnover, its producer, BHD Co., Ltd, has said.
Rated NC 16 (No
children under 16), the film has been more successful than two other films
produced by BHD, Co Dau Dai Chien 1 (Brides'War), and Long Ruoi, which
attracted 110,000 and 130,000 viewers, respectively, in the first four days.
Doat Hon tells the
story of the Vuong family, whose daughter becomes possessed after nearly
drowning.
It features several
veteran actors of Vietnamese cinema, including Kieu Chinh, Thuong Tin, Ngoc
Hiep, and Minh Trang, as well as emerging star Tran Bao Son.
The People's
Committee of Quang Yen town in Quang Ninh province on July 22 received a
certificate from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in recognition
of
The temple is
located in La Khe hamlet, Tien An commune, Quang Yen town as a place of
worship for two courtiers of the Nguyen dynasty, Truong Quoc Dung and Van Duc
Giai.
They were famous
generals in the late 19th century who commanded warriors and the people of
Quang Yen to fight against the French colonialists to protect national
sovereignty.
Each year, on the
26th day of the sixth lunar month, local people in Tien An commune hold the
Quan Dai Temple Festival to commemorate and show gratitude to the two
courtiers of the Nguyen dynasty.
Free
extracurricular classes for children
The Crescent Mall
in District 7, HCMC will organize free extracurricular classes on the third
floor of the mall including piano, guitar, drum, drawing, yoga and zumba for
children from 18 months old to 15 years old. The program will take place from
July 21 to August 8.
According to the
organizer, money has been spent on infrastructure and instructional contents
to create a useful, interesting and secure playground for children.
Coming to Guitar
class, children (age group 6-15) will get familiar with the basic steps to
play guitar. There will be two Piano group classes, for children from age 3-5
and 6-15.
The Crescent Mall
also has drum classes for interested kids. Students in these classes will be
taught the right sitting posture and how to use drumsticks.
Kids can also learn
how to dance, sing and paint from Gymboree special curriculum to support
comprehensive development of physical, cognitive, emotional and social
skills. More interestingly, children aged from 3 to 15 years old will have a
lot of fun when joining Zumba dance classes and team games. They can join
Yoga classes designed especially for kids from 5 to 15 years old for
relaxation and practicing to become more flexible and healthier.
Besides, a team of
professional coaches from art schools and prestigious sports like Vietnam
Trade, Gymboree and Fit24h together with Crescent Mall staff will direct and
take care of the children to guarantee safety and comfort, and help kids
develop their potential through the classes.
The only
requirement is that a parent or guardian must be present during the entire
session of their children.
Winners of
southeast region photo contest announced
Photographer Ngo
Dinh Hoa from Binh Thuan province won the gold medal of the Southeast region
photo contest for his picture entitled, ‘To Quoc Goi Ten Anh’ (The Call from
Motherland).
The photo was
highly appreciated by the judges as it captures the determined smile of young
soldiers in naval uniforms, while reflecting their readiness to serve their
motherland.
According to Hoa,
the picture was taken at the enlistment ceremony held at Nguyen Tat Thanh
square in Phan Thiet city in 2013, when new recruits waved off their families
and friends to join the army.
Two silver medals
went to Dang Kim Binh and Nguyen Bao Son, both from Ninh Thuan province, for
their photos entitled ‘Thu Hoach’ (Harvesting) and ‘Mua Kho’ (Dry Season),
respectively.
Four bronze medals
and six consolation prizes were also presented to other entrants.
Under the theme
‘Land and People of Southeast Region’, the contest was launched by the
Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists (VAPA) and Tay Ninh provincial
Literature and Arts Association. It received around 1,800 entries by 254
photographers from eight provinces including Ninh Thuan, Binh Thuan, Dong
Nai, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Binh Duong, Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh and Lam Dong.
Fallen
female volunteers at Dong Loc T-junction commemorated
A programme was
held at the Dong Loc T-junction monument site in Can Loc district of central
Ha Tinh province on July 24 to commemorate the ten female youth volunteers
who lost their lives for the historical Dong Loc T-junction victory 46 years
ago.
During the war,
Dong Loc intersection was the most important site on the legendary Truong Son
– Ho Chi Minh trail where trucks carrying soldiers, food, arms and munitions
from the north to battlefields in the south passed through.
In 1968, while
levelling bomb craters, the ten girls were buried alive by bombs dropped by
US forces. Their sacrifice remains immortal and becomes a symbol of the
Vietnamese heroism.
The historic site
also witnessed the death of thousands of soldiers, volunteers, traffic
workers, drivers and innocent civilians.
Named “Dong Loc –
the Immortal Intersection”, the event was comprised of art performances
showing the gratitude of today’s generations to heroes and martyrs who shed
their blood for the country.
On this occasion,
Ha Tinh province also received a certificate recognising the Truong Son – Ho
Chi Minh trail as a special national relic site.-
Theory and
criticism of literature and arts crucial to improve quality
The theory and
criticism of literature and arts play an important role in improving the
quality of literary works, helping them keep up with the changes in social
life and meeting the increasing demand of readers.
This remark was
made by poet Huu Thinh, Chairman of the National Committee for the Vietnam
Literature and Arts Associations and Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’
Association, at a seminar held in
The seminar was
held under the theme ‘Building system for theory of
Delegates at the
event, who are researchers and critics working in the fields of literature,
the arts and culture, focused their discussion on major topics, namely
clarifying the urgent need to improve the system for theory of Vietnam’s
literature and arts, highlighting the leadership of Party and State in the
work, devising the fundamental contents of the system and designing a roadmap
for the task.
Addressing the
event, Nhan Dan newspaper Editor-in-Chief and Chairman of the Vietnam
Journalists’ Association Thuan Huu said that shortcomings in the work of
theory and criticism have posed negative impacts on the composition of
literary works.
The shortcomings
have also caused difficulties in the time it takes to discover good-quality
literary works and bring them to the public.
CCTCLA Chairman,
Associate Professor Dr. Hong Vinh suggested that the system for theory of
Opinions were
raised at the workshop calling for further positive involvement of press
agencies throughout the country in boosting the development of literature and
arts.
Source: VNS/SGT/SGGP/VOV/VNA
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Thứ Sáu, 25 tháng 7, 2014
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