Exhibition "Vietnamese Lacquer Story" Opening: Fri 15 Apr 2016, 5 pm Exhibition: 15 Apr - 02 May 2016 Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center 50 Dao Duy Tu Street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi Exhibition "Vietnamese Lacquer Story" presents an overview of Vietnamese traditional lacquer art (with photos, tools artifacts, techniques) and Vietnamese Contemporary Lacquer Art (with the participation of 8 painters and representatives from the art's villages). This event aims to promote and celebrate a traditional craft of Vietnam, within the framework of the Old Quarter craft year 2016 in Hanoi. Contemporary Art Show with Creative Group NONI Thu 14 Apr 2016, 6 pm - 7.20 pm Long Bien station, Tran Nhat Duat, Hanoi You are invited to the Contemporary Art Show titled "Memories - Things to remember" with Creative Group NONI from Korea. In 2016, Long Bien station is chosen to be the context of this program. This kind of art is associated with a specific site, also known as art for space, which is … [Read more...] about WHAT’S ON APRIL 1-15 (DAILY UPDATE)
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Artisan De revives tradition of ca tru
Inner Sanctum Artisan De revives tradition of ca tru Nguyen Phu De recently received the honour of Artisan of Ca Tru from the Ministry of Culture and Information for rekindling the once famous ceremonial singing tradition that was widespread for centuries. De speaks with Hoang Lam about his passion for the music and how he has kept the tradition alive. At the age of 83, Nguyen Phu De, scholar, tradition reviver and musician, still plays his dan day, a long-necked lute-like instrument with three silk strings and 10 frets – the main instrument for the tradition of ca tru, with grace in the northern Hai Duong Province’s Dan Chu Village. Inner Sanctum: It would seem you were born with ca tru in your blood, but, during and after times of war in Viet Nam, you had so many years away from the tradition; can you explain how your hands retained such skill on the dan day? A hundred years ago, my great-grandfather Nguyen Phu Tang was a famous ca tru artist in Hai Duong Province. He … [Read more...] about Artisan De revives tradition of ca tru
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY (Weekly Update)
Vu Nhat Tan and Bush Lam Live Sat 18 Feb 2012, 8 pm ATK73a Mai Hac De, Hanoi Vu Nhat Tan performing with live bassist, Bush Lam represents an exciting collaboration as Hanoi's old guard hooks up with its hottest young talent. Tan has been flying the flag for experimental and electronic music in the capital for as long as anyone can remember. Through his noise groups, DJ sets, classical compositions and lectures at the Hanoi Conservatory, Tan has introduced a generation of Hanoians to a world of music which wouldn't otherwise reach them. It's fitting then that for his ATK performance on Saturday the 18th, he'll have one of Vietnam's most exciting young musicians accompanying him on live bass. Anyone who's heard any of Bush's myriad musical projects or seen one of his filthy, bass heavy DJ sets knows he's one to watch. Free entry.Audition for HITS Spring Comedy Show 18 and 19 Feb 2012, 3 pm Cinematheque 22A Hai Ba Trung Str, Hanoi We hope you have had such a great holiday and have now … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY (Weekly Update)
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY (Updated)
YAMASHITA Yosuke 70th Birthday Concert 25 and 26 Feb 2012, 8 pm Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien, Hanoi You are invited to the Yamaha Jazz Special Concert with conductor HONNA Tetsuji, pianist YAMASHITA Yosuke, saxophones Quyen Van Minh, Quyen Thien Dac, Nguyen Bao Long. Program Glen Miller Moonlight Serenade YAMASHITA Yosuke Mt.Semba Strayhorn Take the A train George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue - Special Version Tickets Ticket prices: 250 000, 400 000, 600 000 VND. All Tickets available at Hanoi Opera House - 1 Trang Tien or can book over www.ticketvn.com, [email protected] For free delivery Call: www.ticketvn.com, 0913489858, 0983067996, 35651806, 66617859. Screening of "Pièce monté" Fri 24 Feb 2012, 8 pm L'Espace, 24 Trang Tien, Hanoi You are invited to the film screening titled "Piece monte" (The Horrible Wedding) of director Granier-Deferre at L'Espace. The La Croix newspaper said that "This is a hilarious comedy with the perfect installation style". Languages: … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY (Updated)
ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 4/11
HCMC hosts screening of American Documentary Films American filmmaker Steve Klein and film expert Melinda Levin arrived in Ho Chi Minh City to take part in a screening of American Documentary Films on November 2. Steve Klein presented his movie titled “Make Believe” to Vietnamese audience. A coming-of-age journey set in the quirky subculture of magic, “Make Believe” follows six of the world's best young magicians as they pursue the title of Teen World Champion magicians and leads us through their personal journeys of transformation through stage magic. “Make Believe” was the winner of Best Documentary in the Los Angeles Film Festival 2010 and Audience Award in Austin Film Festival 2010. The event is being organized by the U.S. Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.His Holiness visits Vietnam His Holiness The Gyalwang Drukpa is in Vietnam for a preaching trip from November 1-17 under the invitation of the Hanoi Buddhist Association to commemorate … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 4/11