Fatih Akin Film Series in HCMC 18, 19, 25, 26 Mar and 01, 02 Apr 2016, 7.15 pm Cinema 3, Cinebox As part of the Fatih Akin Film Series, the Goethe-Institut Vietnam presents a selection of films by the German director in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The work of Fatih Akin, who has a Turkish background, is more topical and relevant than ever, dealing with issues of migration and identity, culture and homeland. The Goethe-Institut will screen films of various genres: from a musical portrait of a bustling metropolis on two continents to an intercultural comedy to a historical drama - Fatih Akin's films appeal to a variety of emotions. As every year, the Film Series offers a diverse and entertaining programme for the interested public. Please note that the age rating of all films is 16 years. Fatih Akin, born in Hamburg 1973, is a movie director, scriptwriter, actor and producer of Turkish descent. In his movies, he deals with themes like identity, culture and home. Fatih Akin became … [Read more...] about WHAT’S ON MARCH 15-31 (DAILY UPDATE)
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WHAT’S ON AUGUST 1-15 (DAILY UPDATE)
Exhibition "The Dogma Prize in Self Portraiture 2015? Exhibition: 08 - 18 Aug 2015 Vietnam Fine Arts Museum 66 Nguyen Thai H?c, Hanoi You are invited to the exhibition of the finalists in "Dogma Prize in Self Portraiture 2015?. Results: - Grand Prize of 120 million VND given to: Vo Thanh My - 03 special prizes of 25 million each given to: Nguyen Dinh Duy Quyen, Dinh Y Nhi, Nguyen Khac Chinh. The Dogma Prize in Self Portraiture was first held in 2011 as a base for young artists to explore their infinite abilities and challenges, innovative, and to promote these emerging young talents to Vietnamese painters community. An Evening of Live Bluegrass and Country Music Sat 15 Aug 2015, 8.30 pm ATK 73a Mai Hac De, Hanoi Hanoi's finest bluegrass musicians come together for a summer foray! Bring your cowboy hat and dancing shoes for a rip-roaring, whiskey-soaked night of American country and bluegrass music. Yee. Haw! LIVE: + Cao Bồi Hanoi's only 5-piece country-crooning band including double … [Read more...] about WHAT’S ON AUGUST 1-15 (DAILY UPDATE)
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 10-20
Movie Talk 1 at TPD - Theme: LGBT Fri 19 Jun 2015, 7 pm - 9.30 pm Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents 51 Tran Hung Dao Str (4th floor), Hanoi On the occasion of ASEAN PRIDE week, iSEE and TPD jointly organize the documentary screening themed on LGBT community, created by the young people involved in "We Are Filmmakers" and "Oct 10 Documentary Film-making" project by TPD Centre. Films line-up: ► Bạn là ai? (Who are you) - Hoàng Huyền My ► Lại một chuyện tình yêu nữa (Another love story) - Trịnh Trần Tây ► Nhà đối diện (House opposite) - Lê Mỹ Cường PROGRAM 7 pm - 7.30 pm: Guest welcome 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm: Film screening 1. Bạn là ai? (Who are you) - Hoàng Huyền My 2. Lại một chuyện tình yêu nữa (Another love story) - Trịnh Trần Tây 3. Nhà đối diện (House opposite) - Lê Mỹ Cường 8.30 pm - 9.30 pm: Conference Moderator: Mr. Le Quang Binh - iSEE Guest speakers: Author Trinh Tran Tay and Le My Cuong Talkshow "Những thiếu thời lơ lửng" and Literature by the Youth at … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 10-20
Step Up Revolution actress to perform on Vietnam reality show
Step Up Revolution actress to perform on Viet Nam reality show McCormick ,who was the second runner-up during the sixth American season in 2009, attended a press conference today introducing the top 20 contestants in Viet Nam. She arrived in HCM City late on Monday with Jeff Thacker, the co-executive director of So You Think You Can Dance. McCormick said she started getting excited for her stay in Viet Nam when she received a warm welcome from Vietnamese fans. Woollen embroidery exhibit gets underway in Hanoi An exhibition featuring 30 woollen embroidery designs by Nguyen Hong Van opened in Hanoi on October 14. It took Van more than 10 years from start to finish to complete the masterpieces, which individually tell little stories about Hanoi. One artwork in particular, based on an image of Thang Long dragon measured at 2mx1m took her six months to complete. Other works, on display at the exhibition include “Hanoi streets”, “Hanoi at night” and … [Read more...] about Step Up Revolution actress to perform on Vietnam reality show
Art & Entertainment News Headlines 10/2
Hanoi set to host traditional festivities for ethnic groups Several festivals held by various ethnic groups will be celebrated at the Culture Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Ha Noi next month. During the three-day (February 15-17) event the Sac Xuan Tren Moi Mien To Quoc (Spring in Every Region Nationwide) festival will stage the bumper crop-praying ceremony of the Lo Lo group in Ha Giang Province, the New Year horse racing of the Mong, and the traditional wrestling contest of the Kinh (ethnic majority). In addition, the New Year Festival of the Dao from Bang Ca Village in Hoanh Bo District in Quang Ninh Province, the Han Cuong New Year celebration of the Thai group, and the gong festival of the Muong in Hoa Binh will also be presented. The husband-catching festival of the Chu Ru in Lam Dong, the rice-planting festival of the B'rau in Kon Tum, the rain-praying ceremony of the Cor people in Quang Nam, and the traditional New Year Pang Kate Festival of the Cham in Binh … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 10/2
Art & Entertainment News Headlines 6/2
Tet festivals take place across Vietnam Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc beat the drum to officially open the Bai Dinh pagoda festival on February 5 in the northern Ninh Binh province, praying for peace, happiness and prosperity. In the 1,000-year-old pagoda, King Dinh Tien Hoang who reigned in the 10th century built an altar to pray for favorable weather. In the 18th century, King Quang Trung chose this place for a ceremony to encourage soldiers ahead of a historic battle against the Qing invaders. The festival will last until the 3rd lunar month and visitors and pilgrims will be entertained with local folk performances. February 5 also saw the opening of the Soc Son temple festival on the outskirts of Hanoi to honor a legendary hero Thanh Giong, who defeated foreign invaders during the Hung Kings' dynasty. The festival includes drum performance, folk singing and lion dances. Activities are held in accordance with local traditions and this year's festival opened earlier than … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 6/2
Art & Entertainment Headlines January 17
Megastar cinemas renamed CGV All Megastar cinemas have been renamed CGV as of Wednesday, January 15, announced the CJ CGV Group of South Korea, the new manager of Viet Nam's biggest cinema chain. CGV cinemas will also be installed with 4DX, a motion picture technology that provides a four-dimensional cinematic experience. CGV cinemas in Ha Noi and HCM City will be the first to offer the group's latest technology. A joint venture between Vietnamese and foreign investors, MegaStar had opened its first cinemas in the two largest cities of the country in 2007. Since then, the number of cinema complexes has jumped to 13 in seven cities and provinces nation-wide, claiming more than 50 per cent of the market share. According to the group's CEO Seo Jung, CGV Viet Nam aims to maintain its market share and entertain audiences in Viet Nam with new and interesting experiences. Jung said that Hollywood blockbusters will be screened in Viet Nam even before they are released in the North American … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment Headlines January 17
SOCIETY IN BRIEF 7/11
Vietnamese sailors escape from Somali pirates Five Vietnamese sailors were among the crewmen of a fishing vessel of Taiwan, China, who escaped from Somali pirates after it was hijacked in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Seychelles, the Taiwan External Affairs Department said on November 6. The Chin Yi Wen with a crew of 28, including nine Chinese, eight Filipinos, six Indonesians and five Vietnamese, was attacked on November 4. According to a spokesman for Taiwan's Fisheries Agency, the crew managed to overwhelm the six armed pirates and retake control of their ship. This is the first time sailors of a fishing vessel hijacked by Somali pirates have freed themselves on their own, he said. The Somali pirates fell into the sea and three sailors on the Chin Yi Wen were slightly injured, he added. The ship is heading for Victoria port of the Seychelles. Largest home-made ship launched Dung Quat Shipbuilding Company, a subsidiary of PetroVietnam, on November 6 … [Read more...] about SOCIETY IN BRIEF 7/11
Social Headlines December 25
Human traffickers jailed for 80 years The People's Court in the southern Tay Ninh province yesterday sentenced 23 defendants to 80 years in jail for human trafficking, illegal money lending and fraud with the intent to appropriate property. The harshest sentence, 12 years and six months in jail, was given to Nguyen Truong Son, 39, the head of the ring, from Tay Ninh Province. His wife, Tran Thi Co, 34, was given a four-year jail sentence. The indictment by the provincial People's Procurary said the couple, along with other members of the gang, cheated and forced some 40 women to work at a karaoke bar. They also lent money to these women as monthly stipends at very high interest rates. The couple is believed to have earned more than VND1.2 billion (US$56,000) from such illegal money lending. In addition to being loan sharks, the couple also confessed that they had trafficked 20 women. Man killed in road accident The two vehicles, coming from opposite directions, collided head-on … [Read more...] about Social Headlines December 25
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)