Many challenges have emerged in the equitisation of State-owned film studios, particularly the Viet Nam Feature Film (VFS) Studio, Culture Minister Nguyen Ngoc Thien said yesterday. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien speaks yesterday with HCM City officials and artists about the future of the local film industry. Speaking with HCM City officials and artists about the future of the local film industry, Thien said he was concerned that local artists, because of limited resources, were struggling to make classic Vietnamese movies, which were once the highlight of the local film industry. “Foreign and commercial movies are likely to exert greater domination over the industry,” he said, adding that it was important to collect ideas from experienced artists and create competitive advantages for local movies. Former president of the Viet Nam Cinema Association, Tran Luan Kim, said that … [Read more...] about State-run studios need more Government help
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Vietnamese-American artist returns home for cai luong show
Vietnamese-American Ngoc Huyen, a leading cai luong (reformed opera) performer in the 1990s, will stage a live show in HCM City next week. With her first live show in HCM City after 15 years in the US, Vietnamese-American Ngoc Huyen (Right) will treat theatre lovers to traditional cai luong songs. Thousand Love at the We Lounge will be her first live show in the city after 15 years of living in the US. "I’ll sing original traditional tunes for theatre lovers," said Huyen. Huyen is hoping that the event, which will feature an orchestra of traditional instrument players, will please her fans. "To make an impression, I need to offer productions with my own style," the 48-year-old said. Huyen will sing vong co songs, which are often used in cai luong plays, such as Flowers Bloom at Night and Traditional Shirt used by Southern Women. The highlight of the concert will be excerpts from cai … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-American artist returns home for cai luong show
Phu Yen displays winning works of travel photo competition
A view of Dai Lanh Cape, a tourist attraction in Phu Yen province Phu Yen (VNA) – Over 90 travel photographs depicting the pristine beauty of the south central coast province of Phu Yen are on display in the province’s cultural centre until October 20. The photos are winners of the first Phu Yen travel photo competition this year, jointly held by the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists to promote the province as a friendly and appealing destination. Some 110 out of 235 beautiful travel snaps by 35 photographers sent to the competition went through the next round, showing the beauty of Da Dia Reef, Mon Beach – Dien Cape, Xuan Dai Bay, O Loan Lagoon, Xep Beach, Ba River and more. About 90 works selected for the exhibition, which opened on October 14. The judges gave the … [Read more...] about Phu Yen displays winning works of travel photo competition
Oil and Dong Ho folk painting exhibition in HCM City
VietNamNet Bridge - “Abandoned by Heaven”, a solo exhibition of oil and Dong Ho folk paintings on canvas by Hanoi-based artist Bui Thanh Tam will be held from now to November 2 at Craig Thomas Gallery, 27(i) Tran Nhat Duat Street, Tan Dinh Ward, Dist. 1, HCM City. At first glance, the paintings of Bui Thanh Tam’s “Abandoned by Heaven” collection project an air of innocence and a pollyanish sense of contentment. The doe-eyed figures in the paintings look to be in the midst of living happy and prosperous lives, but there is something amiss lying just underneath the surface of the paintings. The most easily distinguishable signal is given in the form of the twisted branches of the peach blossom trees featured in many of the paintings. They are in full bloom which brings associations of spring and renewal, but the unnatural positions of the branches suggest a conscious … [Read more...] about Oil and Dong Ho folk painting exhibition in HCM City
Exhibition “Undone” by visual artist Nguyen Tran Nam in Hanoi
VietNamNet Bridge – “Undone”, a solo exhibition by Hanoi-based visual artist Nguyen Tran Nam, is underway at Manzi Art Space, 14 Phan Huy Ich, Hanoi until October 31. The adjective ‘undone’ contains a host of possible meanings – distraught, fallen apart, unfinished, unaccomplished, ruined, destroyed – encompassing the uncanny nature of Nguyen Tran Nam’s most recent series of work. For Nguyen Tran Nam, drawing is a kind of journaling process, during which he unconsciously chronicles the ambiguity drifting in his mind as a result of stories he has heard, experiences he has been through and the character of life as well as philosophical metaphors, a general state of absurdity and obsessions with literature and poetry or myths. And whether these fragments of his mind were recorded accidentally or noted down intentionally, in the end they … [Read more...] about Exhibition “Undone” by visual artist Nguyen Tran Nam in Hanoi
Hanoiwalking tours by FVH in October
VietNamNet Bridge – This October the Program of Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will organize many activities and events for expats and tourists to help them discover Hanoi: – City Walk to the French concession and Thien Quang Lake on Friday 13 October (in English). Contact the event organizer, Alvaro, on [email protected] – City Walk to Bach Mã Temple and the Old Quarter on Saturday 21 October (in English). Contact the event organizer, Loan, on [email protected] – City Walk to ‘36 Guild Streets’ area in Hanoi’s Ancient Quarter on Tuesday 24 October (in Japanese). Contact the event organizer, Kamiva, on [email protected] – City Walk to Quan Thanh Temple, stories of Truc Bach Lake and Ngu Xa island on Wednesday 25 October (in English). Contact the event organizer, Stella, on [email protected] – Film night at … [Read more...] about Hanoiwalking tours by FVH in October
Pottery collection sets record
VietNamNet Bridge – A collection of worship objects has been recognised as the most unique gold-inlaid pottery artworks in the country by the Viet Nam Book of Records. A collection of worshipping objects has been recognised as the most unique gold-inlaid pottery artworks by the Viet Nam Book of Records. — Photo courtesy of Pham Dat Entitled Phuc Loc, the collection includes 42 pottery pieces such as vases, incense burners and dishes. Artist Pham Dat and co-workers spent 180 days working on it. Dat created the collection with traditional enamel and gold inlays, intended to bring good fortune to owners. Dat is the owner of Gia Toc Viet Pottery Brand at the Bat Trang Village on the outskirts of Ha Noi. He previously made some cracked-enamel vases that received the certification from the Viet Nam Book of Records as … [Read more...] about Pottery collection sets record
Patriotic singers to perform in Hanoi together
VietNamNet Bridge – Two singers famous for their rendering of patriotic compositions, Trong Tan and Anh Tho, will perform together in Ha Noi on Vietnamese Women’s Day, October 20. National stars: Two singers known particularly for their rendering of patriotic compositions, Trong Tan and Anh Tho, will perform together on October 20 in Ha Noi. — Photo courtesy of organiser This is the second time that the singers are performing live together since 2013. They have named their upcoming concert after their bestselling album, Tinh Ta Bien Bac Dong Xanh (Our Love, Silver Sea, Green Fields). “We couldn’t imagine that the audience loved us so much! The interest in our concert was amazing! Within a week, all 1,200 tickets were sold out and many people were still calling us to ask for tickets,” said Tan, … [Read more...] about Patriotic singers to perform in Hanoi together
Circus acts dazzle Hanoians
The circus conjures up images of a round stage with artists wearing shiny bodysuits in many people’s minds. However, a special circus show entitled ‘Hanoi with dreams’ held recently at Hanoi Opera House may make you think again. The 18-year-old Nguyen Dac Hiep has been learning circus skills for five years. But this is the first time he has performed in a military costume. His performance won thunderous applause from audiences. For him, this performance is like a dream come true. “This is my first time on stage so I was a bit shaky, not to mention my role as a soldier is very difficult to perform,” circus artist Nguyen Dac Hiep said. “But after all, I have done it through so I feel awesome,” he added. Named ‘Hanoi with dreams’, the show is not only the circus artists’ dreams, but also a flashback to glorious years in the past, when Hanoi was at … [Read more...] about Circus acts dazzle Hanoians
Birthday concert for Grapevine
VietNamNet Bridge – A concert celebrating the tenth birthday of Hanoi Grapevine, a popular website providing arts and culture, will be held on Saturday. Anniversary: A line-up of Vietnamese and foreign artists will perform at an birthday concert on Saturday. A line-up of talented Vietnamese and foreign artists will perform at Toong, 98 To Ngoc Van Street. Highlight of the night – Chem Gio - is a new collaboration by well-known artists Nguyen Duc Minh on Vietnamese Jew’s harp and Quyen Thien Dac on saxophone. The project combines jazz improvisation and traditional rhythm from the ethnic minorities in the northwest mountains of Viet Nam. The concert repertoire will also feature a collaboration between traditional and contemporary music styles by Nguyen Thuy Dung (Viet Nam), Daniel Henneberry (Britain), and David … [Read more...] about Birthday concert for Grapevine
