Thứ Tư, 1 tháng 7, 2015

Vietnam int’l finger-style guitar festival to be held in July


The Vietnam International Finger-Style Guitar Festival will takeplace in the Youth Theatre in Hanoi on July 17, drawing six renownedartists from Belgium, Spain, Malaysia, Japan, China and Taiwan.








Finger-Style Guitar Festival











The event is one of the international finger-style guitar concertseries, held annually since 2010. Four other performances will be alsoheld in July in the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, China and Taiwan.


It will be jointly organised by Taiwan’s Wind Strings Entertainment,the Vietnam Finger-style Guitar Organisation and the Youth Theatre.


The festival’s objective is to expand the development of the finger-style guitar genre in Vietnam.


Finger-style guitar technique has been popular in the world forseveral decades but has only been well-known in Vietnam for five years.


The Vietnam Finger-style Guitar Organisation,the first and only of its kind in Vietnam, now has more than 9,000members nationwide.


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Musician Phan Huynh Dieu passes away


Musician Phan Huynh Dieu, theauthor of many revolutionary and love songs, took his last breathe atthe age of 91 at the Thong Nhat hospital in Ho Chi Minh City on June 29.








Musician Phan Huynh Dieu












Phan Huynh Dieu was born on November 11, 1924 in Da Nang city. He waswell-known as one of the most outstanding Vietnamese musicians of the20th century.


He started his composing career in 1940 with the love song ‘Trau cau’ (Betel and Areca).


He joined the army during the resistance war against French colonialismand wrote many revolutionary pieces including ‘Nho on Ho Chu Tich’ (Begrateful to President Ho) and ‘Que toi o mien Nam’ (My hometown is inthe south).


In 1975, Phan Huynh Dieu went to Ho Chi Minh City and worked for thecity’s Music Association. He composed over 100 songs with beautifulmelodies and lyrics, more than half of them recreated from famous poemsincluding ‘Hanh khuc ngay va dem’ (The March of Day and Night), ‘Bongcay Konia’ (Shade Of The Konia Tree), ‘Thuyen va bien’ (Boat and sea),‘Nhung anh sao dem’ (Starlight at Night), ‘O hai dau noi nho’ (At TwoEnds of Nostalgia).


The late musician was also known for many children’s songs such as ‘Doiken ti hon’ (Tiny trumpet team) and ‘Nho on Bac’ (Be grateful to UncleHo).


He was awarded the Ho Chi Minh Prize for Literature and Arts inrecognition of his great contributions to the country’s music industry.



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More than 5,000 take part in Danang ‘colourful run’


An estimated 5,000 athletes, city residents and visitors were bombarded on June 27 with more than one-tonne of different coloured paints during Danang’s first ever happiest five-kilometre run.


“It’s wonderful!  I think I had one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life in the coastal city of Danang and will keep this colourful shirt as a reminder for the rest of my life,” said an Australian visitor.  


Starting at Phan Dang Luu Street, runners jogged the five-kilometre course and were doused head to toe in a spectacle of colours at each kilometre marker.  


The event dubbed – Colour Me Run – was inspired by the Holi Festival in India and has become an annual event in numerous countries around the globe.


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Young people take photographs as keepsakes 














A music festival 











Children eagerly join in on the fun















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Tien Giang girl crowned Miss Mekong Delta 2015


Nguyen Thi Le Nam Em from Tien Giang province has been crowned the first Miss Mekong Delta 2015 on the final night of the pageant, which concluded in Can Tho.


Born in 1996, Nam Em stands at 1.71 meter tall and is a student of the Military University of Culture and Arts. She defeated 30 other contestants from provinces in the Mekong Delta to win the crown, along with the title, she received a cash prize of VND 300 million (US$14,000).


First runner-up Nguyen Nguyen Huynh Truc Mai received VND 150 million (US$7,000) and second runner-up Vuong Thanh Tuyen received VND70 million (US$3,400).


The organisers also awarded other titles such as Miss Talent, Miss Tourism and Miss Ao Dai, among others. Each winner will receive over VND 20 million (US$920).


The event was broadcasted live on HTV9, VTV Can Tho and CT43, and other provincial TV channels.


As part of the Mekong Delta Green Tourism Week, the pageant offered contestants a chance to take part in a number of cultural and social activities, as well as the pageant.


Some pictures of the Miss Mekong Delta 2015:








hững hình ảnh về giây phút đăng quang của Nguyễn Thị Lệ Nam Em:


















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Awards launched for VN young filmmakers


VietNamNet Bridge – Nominations for the Golden Lotus Bud Awards 2015 were announced for two categories, short films and documentaries.










Young film, competition, domestic violence, gender equality

Drama dreams: Young students of We Are Filmmakers project will compete at the Golden Lotus Bud awards. — Photo courtesy of the TPD


Among 108 documentaries and 17 short films, the organiser selected 10 nominees for each category. These entries, between 12 and 20 minutes long, will be screened this weekend at the Cong Nhan (Workers) Cinema.


“The entries express filmmakers’ angles on different issues in everyday life,” director Bui Thac Chuyen said.


“Beside familiar subjects like family and school, this year the filmmakers approached harder topics such as child marriage, domestic violence and gender equality.”


“As the motto of the award is ‘I see, I feel, I share,’ we expect the audience to see the filmmakers’ lives through their eyes,” Chuyen said.


Chuyen and some other including French filmmaker Julie Beziau, directors Nguyen Hoang Diep and cameraman Hoang Tat Phat made up the jury for the awards.


The annual Assistance and Development of Movie Talents (TPD) awards were organised for the first time in 2010. They feature the best short documentaries and short films, all made by participants in the We Are Filmmakers Project (WAFM).


WAFM is a long-term programme aimed to encourage young people to become involved in filmmaking. It was launched in 2009 by the Ha Noi-based TPD.


The films had budget limits set at VND5 million (US$250). The best entries will be screened at international film festivals organised at home and abroad.


The awarding ceremony will take place on August 2 at the Cong Nhan (Workers) Cinema, 42 Trang Tien Street, Ha Noi.


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Biggest motorbike festival opens in Danang

VietNamNet Bridge – The third annual National Motorbike Festival has opened in Danang on June 29, attracting hundreds of bikers from all across the country.

This year’s event drew a number of hi-end luxurious motorbikes of famous, world brand names, such as Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Triumph, Honda, and Yamaha.


After the opening ceremony, hundreds of motorcycles will parade around the beautiful streets of the Danang coastal city.


Some photos of the biggest motorbike festival:




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EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 1-10


Exhibition “Lên đồng” by Vu Thanh Nghi


Exhibition: 09 – 23 Jul 2015


Heritage Space


Dolphin Plaza, 28 Tran Binh, My Dinh, Ha Noi


Influenced by Mother Goddesses religion and its ethereality, through his artistic soul and incredible hands, Vu Thanh Nghi has created 25 paintings, 25 separating morphology with 2 different styles.


Mother Goddesses religion has long been a special belief of Vietnamese, which meets the needs and aspirations of people in daily life. It is close to people from the north to the south to protect, sympathy, share, protect and save them.


Vu Thanh Nghi was born in 1972 in Hai Phong, graduated from Vietnam University of Arts in 1998. He has 2 solo exhibitions in 2008 entitled “Lên đồng” and “The journey of soul”.


Fundraising Photo Exhibition: Orphans of the Temple


Sat 11 Jul 2015, 4 – 10 pm


Spacebar Cafe


15/76 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho Dist, Hanoi


Over 2 decades ago, a Buddhist monk took it upon himself to raise an orphaned child at Thinh Dai temple in Ha Nam province. Today, his family of orphans has grown to over 30 children. A collection of 25 Portraits of these kids taken by Emily Sumner will be displayed on the Saturday of July 11th.


Next to each portrait of the kid is a short story about her/him (nickname, age, characteristic, how he/she became an orphan, and what he/she needs for the school year of 2015–2016). All stories are written by Quan (a boy raised in the temple and now studying in Hanoi) in Vietnamese and translated into English by volunteers.


Ticket available at door on July 11th for 50,000 VND/each. All funds donated to Thinh Dai orphanage.


Film Screening “Il était une Forêt” by Luc Jacquet


Fri 10 Jul 2015, 8 pm


L’Espace


24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội


You are invited to the film screening “Il était une Forêt” (France, 2013, 78 mins) directed by Luc Jacquet.


Luc Jacquet created the image and soundtrack to immerse viewers into an unknown but welcoming and exciting world.


For more information about synopsis, please see L’Espace website (in French) or refer to the Vietnamese version of this post.


Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle.


Tickets:


Ticket price: 50 000 VND


Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 40 000 VND


Tickets are available at L’Espace.


Acoustic Show with Indonesian grunge rocker Gede Robi


Thu 09 Jul 2015, 8 pm


ATK


73a Mai Hac De, Hanoi


Grungerocker Gede Robi Supriyanto ventures to Vietnam for the first time.Lead guitarist and vocalist with top indie Indonesian band NAVICULA nowstops off in Hanoi in his Vietnam tour!


Robi is traveling with JoeCummings of Love Bone and Daniel Eiland, funk bassist. His aim is toshare his grunge rock music whilst meeting and collaborating with localmusicians.


“The collaboration between great musicians becomes aconversation that takes place between the artist and the audience. Theenergy goes both ways and it is in this space – created by sound – thatthe unraveling of boundaries takes place.”


This is the intentionof the tour – to take some music, some musicians and ideas, and unravelsome magic. The ultimate goal is to have a great deal of fun… Because,“If it is not fun, it is not rock and roll.”


Tickets: 50,000 VND at door


Contemporary Concert and Dance program at HCMC Opera House


Thu 09 Jul 2015, 8 pm


HCMC Opera House


No. 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC


You are invited to the contemporary concert and dance program at the HCMC Opera House.


Twonew dance pieces titled “Vọng phu biển” – “Waiting for Husband on theShore” choreographed by Nguyen Phuc Hai and Nguyen Phuc Hung will befeatured in this program. The faithfulness of Vietnamese women inmarriage is expressed in the most touching way through the image of the“Vong Phu” (“waiting for husband”) stone.


In addition, the programalso introduces some contemporary music compositions by young talentedmusicians coached in professional environment of music: Nguyen Manh DuyLinh, Vu Viet Anh, Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, etc.


Tickets


Ticket price: 550,000 – 400,000 – 350,000 – 200,000 – 80,000 VND (for students only)


Booking and delivery: 08 38237419, Ms. Huong: 0989874517, Ms. Huong Ly: 0908057972


Lecture & Talk: “Dolls, Dreams, and Drives: Sexual Subjectivity in the Films of Kim Kyung-Mook”


Thu 09 Jul 2015, 7 pm


Nha San Collective


2nd floor, 24 Ly Quoc Su, Hanoi


Queer Forever and Nhà Sàn Collective are excited to invite you to a lecture and talk with Prof. Earl Jackson, Jr.:


“Dolls, Dreams, and Drives:


Sexual Subjectivity in the Films of Kim Kyung-Mook.”


Earl Jackson, Jr.


National Chiao Tung University


Trans-Asian Screen Cultures Institute


Anydescription of the films of Kim Kyung-Mook must be immediatelyqualified. His films emanate from an unapologetically “gay” perspective,yet their significance extends beyond an identity politics. One ofrecurrent motifs in his films involve the attempt of a young gay man tofind sexual and emotional fulfillment from an older married man onlypartially available. Yet the films are neither a lament nor avictimology. Instead, these situations contribute to a more extensiveunderstanding of a sexual scenario as a structural disequilibrium.Furthermore, desire is not an urge to be quelled either by physiologicalsatisfaction or the closure of a psychological narrative; instead,desire remains an open question – destabilizing in its constitutiveeffects and affects.


This paper will examine Kim’s films to drawout the inscription of sexual subjectivity and the self-constitution ofthe subject as object of the other’s desire. Although the primary focusis on male-male sexuality outside of an identity politics, the strugglesfor recognition within a given pairing as well as within a subject’sself-understanding illustrate viscerally that sexuality itself isinherently political – here in its adjudication of submission,dominance, accommodation and resistance.


Round-table Discussion: “Window – A strange Look on the Familiar Hanoi” by Ta Huy Long


Wed 08 Jul 2015, 6 pm


L’Espace


24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội


Youare invited to the round-table discussion entitled: “Window – A strangeLook on the Familiar Hanoi”, with the participation of Ta Huy Long,illustrator and author of the book, and Nguyen Hoang Dieu Thuy,publisher.


“Window”, the latest work of Ta Huy Long – one of theleading comic illustrators in Viet Nam – tells the story of Hanoi somedecades ago when Trang Tien Miscellaneous Goods Store was still open,electric trains still tinkled on the streets, and bicycle was the maintransportation of Hanoians. The mischievous, ambiguous paintings whichbear the metaphor of re-birth and life transformation, flashing by asfast as a dream in their busy lives will take the audience to afamiliar, yet strange Hanoi as it was a few decades ago.


Language: Vietnamese


Free entry.


Classical Concert with Song Hong Chamber, Duo Mây, and Friends and the Red Steinway


Tue 07 Jul 2015, 8 pm


New concert hall


Vietnam National Academy of Music


You are invited to the classical concert with the participation of Song Hong Chamber, Duo Mây, Friends and the Red Steinway.


The young artists will perform compositions by J Haydn, W.A.Mozart, F Schubert, F.Chopin, A.Drovak and Dang Huu Phuc.


Ticket


Ticket price: 100 000 VND, 200 000 VND


Contact for ticket sale: 090 323 0685/090 347 0179 or email sonviolin@yahoo.com.


Concert – Conference “Guimet Museum or Vietnamese Cultural Presence in Paris”


Tue 07 Jul 2015, 8 pm


L’Espace


Guimetmuseum (Musée Guimet) is home to the most beautiful collections ofAsian art. For this special evening, Hubert Laot, Artistic Director ofthe Museum, will make a brief introduction about Vietnamese collectionsof the museum, and then focus on the recent exhibitions of Vietnamesearts and finally present the work done for recognition of Vietnamesearts scene.


In the second part of the evening, musician HuongThanh will present traditional music of Vietnam, together with artistsThanh Binh, Cong Hung, Vu Ngoc and Thanh Ha as well as a duet with JasonCarter.


Tickets


Ticket price: 160,000 VND


Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 80,000 VND


Tickets are available at L’Espace.


Singapore Food Festival 2015 in Hanoi


08 Jul – 02 Aug 2015


Oven D’Or restaurant, Sheraton Hanoi


Lane 1 Au Co, Tay Ho Dist, Hanoi


Cometo Singapore food festival from July 8th to August 2nd, 2015. The foodfestival at will showcase Singapore’s famous cuisines and our uniquefood culture.


The organizer will contribute 30% of its ticketsales on opening night – July 8th – to one of charities of their choicenamed Hagar International Vietnam for supporting women and children whoundergone human trafficking, sexual exploitation and domestic violence.Hagar’s sole ambition is to provide the clients with the tools toreclaim the life that was taken from them and enjoy the kind ofhappiness that so many of us take for granted.


The ticket price is 990,000 VND which includes buffet dinner, soft drinks and beers.


Please contact Ms. Hang via hang.tranthuy@hagarinternational.org or 043.7282342 – ext. 0 to purchase tickets.


Film Screening “Les Vacances du Petit Nicolas” by Laurent Tirard


Sun 05 Jul 2015, 4 pm


L’Espace


24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội


You are invited to the film screening “Nicholas on Holiday” (France, 2014, 97 mins) directed by Laurent Tirard.


Thesequel to the 2009 film “Little Nicholas” – after the famous adventuresof Nicholas. Repeatedly silly and extremely funny antics would makeboth children and adult laugh out loud.


For more information about synopsis, please see L’Espace website (in French) or refer to the Vietnamese version of this post.


Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle.


Tickets


Ticket price: 50 000 VND


Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 40 000 VND


Tickets are available at L’Espace.


US Independence Day Picnic in Hanoi


Sat 04 Jul 2015, 4 pm


The American Club


19-21 Hai Ba Trung Sreet, Hanoi


From the organizer:


To celebrate US Independence Day:


Enjoy live music, circus, games and contests, lucky-draw, food, drinks, fun!


Featuring the BIGGEST and Best Lucky-Draw in Hanoi


Over 100 prizes will be given away for FREE!


Buy tickets at the AmCham Office – Call 04.3934 2790


Adult tickets: 500,000 VND


Children tickets: 250,000 VND


Children under 3: Free


Tickets include unlimited food and drinks!


Special Concert at Vietnam National Academy of Music








Major art & entertainment events in big cities from July 1-10.








Sat 04 Jul 2015, 8 pm


The Grand Concert Hall


Vietnam National Academy of Music


You are invited to a special concert at Vietnam National Academy of Music with:


Conductor: Tran Vuong Thach


Violoin Soloist: Tran Le Quang Tien


and the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra


Program


Felix Mendelssohn


– Violin Concerto in E minor, op.64


Interval


Antonin Dvorak


– Symphony No.7 in D major, op.60


Tickets


Ticket prices: 200,000 – 350,000 – 500000 VND. All tickets available at Hanoi Opera House or can book online at ticketvn.com.


For free delivery Call: 0913489858, 0983067996.


Enjoy a part of the Violin Concerto in E minor by Felix Mendelssohn:


March2015 also marks a lovely “mini concert” by students at the JazzDepartment of Vietnam National Academy of Music and two renownedsaxophonists from Denmark and Australia: Martin Jacobsen and DannyHealy.   


Vietnam National Academy of Music


77 Hao Nam Str., Dong Da Distr., Ha Noi


Solo Sculpture Exhibition “Invisible Movements” by Khong Do Tuyen


Opening: Fri 03 Jul 2015, 5.30 pm


Artist talk: Sun 05 Jul 2015, 3 pm


Exhibition: 03 – 10 Jul 2015


Vietnam Fine Arts Museum


66 Nguyen Thai Hoc St., Hanoi


Topeople who concern about contemporary sculpture in Vietnam, Khong DoTuyen is a familiar name. His career starts very early in groupexhibitions, workshops, local and international camps. It can be saidthat Tuyen is one of the mature sculptors of his generation.


KhongDo Tuyen uses several materials professionally, in which metal has beenmost frequently used, and steel seems to be the only type of metal ableto express and fulfill his creative need. Khong Do Tuyen breathes lifeinto steel.


Khong Do Tuyen made careful and serious decision aboutorganizing the first solo sculpture exhibition. It’s hard to think ofany other title that is more suitable than “Invisible Movements” for his“steel game” this time. A raging movement is hidden under the shapes,struggle, and pain of the heavy and cold steel…


Khong Do Tuyenalso participated in the experimental contemporary sculpture project“NEW FORM” (2012-2014) and had his works exhibited in both phase 1 andphase 2 of the project.


Film Screening “Colt 45″ at L’Espace


Fri 03 Jul 2015, 8 pm


L’Espace


24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội


You are invited to the film screening “Colt 45″ (France, 2014, 85 mins) directed by Fabrice Du Welz.


“A classic, dark and violent thriller, led by duo Lanvin – Joey Starr” – Le Dauphiné Libéré


For more information about synopsis, please see L’Espace website (in French) or refer to the Vietnamese version of this post.


Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle.


Tickets


Ticket price: 50 000 VND


Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 40 000 VND


Tickets are available at L’Espace.


Round-table Discussion: “Prose is fast food?” at L’Espace


Wed 01 Jul 2015, 6 pm


L’Espace


24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội


Youare invited to the round-table discussion entitled: “Prose is fastfood?” with the participation of writer and painter Do Phan, NguyenTruong Quy, moderator Pham Xuan Nguyen.


Today the prose stays atthe heart of the Vietnamese literary creation. Its influence is real andtherefore attracts authors in search of success. On the book market,the reader likes the prose, which deals with contemporary issues,usually short and lends itself to discussion on social networks. Doesthe prose become a fast consuming good?


Language: Vietnamese


Free entry.




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