ART

by Nguyễn Bình  After working hard to restore and preserve the traditional cúc kẹ flute, veteran musician Đặng Thị Thanh now has around 40 students keen to learn the instrument. Her students are fascinated with learning how to play the cúc kẹ, and even though they are not yet proficient she said she is happy because it proves the flute will not be lost, Thanh said. The flute is a popular instrument among many Vietnamese ethnic groups, but few are as unique as the cúc kẹ, or nose flute, of the Xa Phó ethnic minority from Châu Quế Thượng Commune in the northern mountainous province of Yên Bái. Artisan Đặng Thị Thanh teaches young women how to blow the flute. Thanh lives in a village on the side of a mountain. The sound of the nose flute emanates from the class where Thanh teaches young women to blow. “It is impossible to let the nose flute … [Read more...] about Xa Phó woman knows passion for the flute

    The programme commemorating the 990th anniversary of Thanh Hóa Province, directed by Lê Quý Dương. The event received widespread acclaim from the audience and the public. Photos courtesy of Lê Quý Dương   By Minh Thu   Thousands of people donned raincoats and carried umbrellas on May 8, braving the driving rain to enjoy the art performance held to commemorate the 990th anniversary of the central province of Thanh Hóa. For director Lê Quý Dương, the audience’s attention despite the bad the weather was the biggest reward. Dương was the writer and director of many remarkable events such as the Đà Nẵng Fireworks Festival, the Huế Festival, the Nha Trang Sea Festival, the Bến Tre Coconut Festival, the Sóc Trăng Rice Festival, the Buôn Ma Thuột Coffee Festival and the Việt Nam Film Festival. He has clear … [Read more...] about Festival director strives to keep tradition alive

  National pride: A painting by late painter Nguyễn Thanh Châu will be on display at the exhibition Ký Ức Trường Sơn (Memory of Trường Sơn). The exhibition will open from April 26 at the Vincom Center for Contemporary Arts. HÀ NỘI Several paintings and sketches created during the American War on the legendary Trường Sơn Trail will be on display at an exhibition open to public from April 26. Entitled Ký Ức Trường Sơn (Memory of Trường Sơn), the exhibition will showcase more than 200 paintings and sketches by eight painters, who are former soldiers. The artists include late painters Hoàng Đình Tài, Nguyễn Thanh Châu, Đào Đức, and other living ones – Chu Thảo, Nguyễn Đức Dụ, Trần Huy Oánh, Phạm Lực, and Lê Trí … [Read more...] about Paintings recall memory of historic Trường Sơn Trail

  Circus acts performed by clowns and a pig promise to excite viewers during the summer. — Photo courtesy of the Việt Nam Circus Federation HÀ NỘI — Amazing circus acts performed by artists nationwide will be presented during a circus festival held by the Việt Nam Circus Federation from April 27 to May 1. Seven shows will take place at the Central Circus Theatre, 67-69 Trần Nhân Tông Street, Hà Nội to celebrate World Circus Day (April 20). “This is a gala event of circus performers from three regions of the country,” said Tạ Duy Ánh, director of the federation. “As many as 60 artists will parade on the streets and perform circus acts that have been awarded at home and abroad such as magic shows, acrobatics, unicycling, juggling and stilt walking.” Ánh told Việt Nam News that the federation has been producing various programmes to meet the demands of audiences. Apart from … [Read more...] about Circus acts to brighten up the summer