HA NOI (VNS)– An art exhibition featuring contemporary work by Vietnamese and South Korean artists is on a display at the Han Hyang-lim Ceramic Museum in Paju City, about 70km north of Seoul. Presenting an artistic meeting of Vietnamese and Korean contemporary art, the exhibition features five Vietnamese and two South Korean artists. The unique styles of Luong Xuan Doan, Le Van Thin, Doan Hong, Nguyen Van Cuong, Nguyen The Duy, Oh Kyung-hwan and Huh Dal-jae are highlighted in the museum's simple and natural space, according to the museum's representative at the opening ceremony last Saturday. "The event is the first fine arts meeting of Viet Nam and South Korea held in the city, and it is expected to promote diversified culture and art co-operation between the two countries," said the city mayor Lee In-jae. "It is also a good chance for the city's residents to enjoy contemporary Vietnamese artworks." The exhibition is a significant cultural event in the context of the successful … [Read more...] about Joint art exhibition held in Korean city
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Artists prepare performances to welcome APEC meeting
Vietnamese artists have prepared many art programmes in order to welcome the upcoming APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, including an art performance at the "Gala Dinner," an international music show to welcome APEC Vietnam 2006 and the "Friendship Bridge" music programme. Over 300 artists from 12 national drama troupes will perform at the "Gala Dinner," to be held at the National Convention Centre on November 18. The three-part show, which will last two hours, will include performances of chamber music, and folk songs and dances, according to the head of the programme Le Ngoc Cuong, Director of the Art Performing Department under the Ministry of Culture and Information. In the first part, leaders of the APEC economies will be warmly welcomed by drum beats and a dance performance by 100 artists from the the Central Theatre of Classic Drama. At the main hall, a "Quan Ho" singing show will be performed by 25 singers from the Central Threatre of Traditional Opera. In the second part, Vietnam … [Read more...] about Artists prepare performances to welcome APEC meeting
Joint Vietnamese-RoK concert held in Bac Ninh
Vietnamese musicians along with their counterparts from the Republic of Korea (RoK) got together to put on a concert on May 9 in the northern province of Bac Ninh to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. The event was jointly organised by the Association of People loving Vietnam in the RoK and its people (VESAMO), the Association of People loving the RoK in Vietnam and the provincial People’s Committee. During the concert, many pieces of well known classical music by renowned composers were performed by the Busan orchestra along with Bac Ninh love duet songs (quan ho) by local artists. Also on the day, the Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Nhan Chien met with a delegation from VESAMO. He talked briefly about the province’s socio-economic development situation and its policies to attract investment as well as how RoK businesses in Vietnam are performing. Chien said he hopes that VESAMO will … [Read more...] about Joint Vietnamese-RoK concert held in Bac Ninh
VN, Italy issue joint statement
VGP - Having enjoyed the sound friendship and remarkable developments in their bilateral relations, Viet Nam and Italy agreed to establish a strategic partnership to further intensify their cooperation in the existing areas and expand it to new fields. Following is the full text of a Joint Statement featuring the two countries' establishment of their strategic partnership: "On the basis of the sound friendship and remarkable development of bilateral relations between the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam and the Italian Republic; Willing to further intensify cooperation in the existing areas and expand it to new fields; Given the crucial symbolic significance of the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 2013; During the State visit to Italy by the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, H.E. Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong, on January 20 - 22, 2013; The two sides agree to elevate their bilateral … [Read more...] about VN, Italy issue joint statement
International diplomatic delegations join Mekong investment promotion meeting
Mekong River Delta Investment Promotion Conference, held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Southwest Region Steering Committee, on April 27 th in Can Tho City. This event aimed to promote the region's potentials and strengths as well as local policies on building infrastructure and new rural areas, improving human resources, conducting campaigns against climate change and managing water resource constructively. Through these, the organizers hoped that more foreign and domestic businesses will promote their investment in the Delta. At the meeting, local authorities also issued 10 investment licences, worth VND 4.7 trillion, on housing, resorts, foods and construction. On behalf of the delegations, Mr. Hideo Suzuki, a Japanese representative, said that Japan will continue to work jointly with the Mekong River Delta in particular and Vietnam in general, to deal with climate change, diseases and health problems. Addressing the ceremony, Deputy PM Vu Van Ninh, Head of the … [Read more...] about International diplomatic delegations join Mekong investment promotion meeting