Art

At the 27th Mekong Delta fine arts  exhibition The exhibition is within the framework of activities to mark the late Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet's 100th birth anniversary (November 23, 1922- 2022). The Vietnam Fine Arts Council selected 194 outstanding works from 167 authors in Mekong Delta provinces and cities to showcase at this event. The organizers said that all of the works have reflected lively the land and people of the Mekong Delta in the fields of politics, economy, culture and society. According to Deputy Chairwoman of the People’s Committee of Vinh Long Province Nguyen Thi Quyen Thanh, the Mekong Delta fine arts exhibition is an annual joint activity between the provinces, cities and the Literature and Arts Association of the Mekong Delta. By Phan Huy- Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about 27th Mekong Delta fine arts exhibition opens

A dance performance by the Bong Sen Traditional Music and Dance Theater The art exchange aims to strengthen mutual knowledge and relationship, and promote tourism between Vietnam and Taiwan (China). Additionally, an art program titled “Impression of Taiwan” featuring well-known performances of dance and music of the Bong Sen Traditional Music and Dance Theater and the Ten Drum Art Percussion Group will take place at the Hoa Binh Theater in District 10 on November 23. A performance by the Ten Drum Art Percussion Group On November 19-20, the Ten Drum Art Percussion Group presented to Hanoians two nights of special performances at Hoan Kiem Lake walking street. The Ten Drum Art Percussion Group is a music troupe based in southern Taiwan (China) that aims to promote local culture and invigorate Taiwanese percussion art. It has produced many pieces that present Taiwanese history, folktales, and culture through diverse drum performances. Over the past decade, the group … [Read more...] about Taiwanese Ten Drum Art Percussion Group performs in HCMC

Theaters are allowed to reopen, good news for audiences and artists. (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) - The reopening of theaters has brought about not only a great joy to audiences and artists, but also many anxieties about economic and safety problems. Audiences, artists feel eager As soon as theaters were allowed to reopen in Hanoi , Dang Ngan Ha eagerly followed the show schedule to buy suitable tickets. Her mother is 70 years old and loves watching plays. After more than 9 months, she and her mother, a theater lover, could finally participate in their favourite activity. During the temporary shut-down of theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ha watched the online plays, but she affirmed nothing can replace the excitement that she has for live performances. For performing arts, the interaction between the audience and the artists is extremely important. (Photo: VietnamPlus) “Sitting among the audience, I can even hear the artist sigh when expressing … [Read more...] about Theatre arts: Old worries in the ‘new normal’

Bangkok (NNT/VNA) - Spouses of APEC leaders have visited Ayutthaya province and observed masterpieces of Thai arts and crafts at the Arts of the Kingdom museum. The development presented Thailand with another opportunity to present its capacity in arts and crafts to the global community. Naraporn Chan-o-cha, the spouse of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, led the spouses of APEC leaders from seven member economies on a trip to Ayutthaya. China’s Peng Liyuan, Indonesia’s Iriana Joko Widodo, Japan’s Yuko Kishida, Philippines’ Louise Araneta-Marcos, and the United States’ Douglas Emhoff were among those who took part. Arts of the Kingdom museum in Bang Pa-in district of Ayutthaya is a project royally initiated by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother. The museum is a site for learning about Thailand ’s capacity and successes in sustainable and environmentally friendly development based on the Sufficiency Economy philosophy. Said capacity and successes are in line … [Read more...] about Spouses of APEC leaders visit Ayutthaya, view Thai art, craft masterpieces

A series of activities will be organized in HCMC to mark the 17th Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23, 2005-2022). As planned, a special art performance featuring traditional martial arts, Ao Dai performance, and shows of folk singing genres of Quan Ho, Cheo (traditional opera), Vi Giam and Don Ca Tai Tu (southern amateur music), is scheduled to take place at the HCMC Fine Arts Museum on November 23. Seminars themed “Saigon- HCMC in Memory”, “Saigon urban ancient architectures – old schools”, “Saigon 300 year history” and photo exhibitions and traditional art performances will be held at Thu Duc City and districts from November 12-26. A talk on Bach Dang pier and the city’s unique floating flower market with the participation of Dr. Nguyen Thi Hau, general secretary of the HCMC History Science Association, Ho Chi Minh Museum - Ho Chi Minh City Branch took place on November 12. It is part of the “Saigon- HCMC in Memory” program and is held by the Department of Culture … [Read more...] about HCMC organizes various activities marking Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day

The exhibition Cho Mua Gio (For the Monsoon), lasting from November 5, 2022 to January 1, 2023 at the Le Lycee Gallery bewitches Ana Mandara Villas Dalat’s guests with 34 oil on canvas artworks of different styles from en plein air outdoor painting to still life, from abstract to realistic, and abstract realistic paintings. The Cho Mua Gio exhibition at Le Lycée Gallery, Dalat With gentle brushstrokes, vivid bright colours and close to nature senses, Duy Hoa’s paintings bring viewers a deep passion for Dalat - the beautiful city of flowers and green hills. At the exhibition opening ceremony in Dalat, artist Duy Hoa could not conceal his delight as it was the first time he had brought his artworks to the city. The ambience and scenery of Dalat are as serene to him as those of his own homeland, enabling him to find solace within. He prefers that viewers interpret his creations on their own. Duy Hoa and Ngoc Han, the exhibition's host Duy Hoa defines a … [Read more...] about Ana Mandara Villas Dalat to host “For the Monsoon” art exhibition

The Friendship Palace of Culture will host a live concert on December 3 in which artist Vu Thang Loi will release his vinyl album Ha Noi Rieng Toi (My Hanoi). Thirty-seven-year-old singer Vu Thang Loi will perform a live concert and release a vinyl record titled Ha Noi rieng toi (My Hanoi) on December 3 at the Friendship Cultural Palace in Hanoi. The graphic design of Ha Noi rieng toi vinyl record. Photo: The Hanoi Times Among the songs featured on Loi's new album are Ha Noi va toi (Hanoi and I), Ha Noi ngay ay (Hanoi then) and Noi ngay tro ve (Hanoi now). Loi said he had dreamed of a single album about Hanoi, and now everything is ready for the public presentation of the vinyl. He said that now is the right time as he and musician Hong Kien have known each other for a long time, and both want to do something for the capital city through music. "The selected songs are the most emotional and inspiring for me. Unlike a live performance, in the … [Read more...] about Singer Vu Thang Loi to release vinyl record about Hanoi

At the opening ceremony of the event (Photo: VNA) Opened on November 15, the 12-day show introduces 21 plays of different art genres such as drama, cai luong (reformed theater), puppetry and circus. Speaking at the opening ceremony in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong said the event is an important activity in the context that the world stage and other art industries are recovering after two years of the Covid-19 pandemic. It creates an opportunity for Vietnamese theatre artists to exchange experience and learn from their foreign peers, he said. People’s Artist Trinh Thuy Mui, President of the Vietnam Stage Artists’ Association, said that the festival aims to improve art quality as well as encourage innovation and creativity in the country’s theatre art, adding that experiential theatre will contribute to meeting the taste of the audience in the integration process. Co-organised by the Vietnam Stage Artists' Association and the Ministry of … [Read more...] about 5th International Experimental Theater Festival opens

The exhibition Cho Mua Gio (Dear Season Breeze), lasting from November 5, 2022 to January 1, 2023 at the Le Lycee Gallery bewitches Ana Mandara Villas Dalat’s guests with 34 oil on canvas artworks of different styles from en plein air outdoor painting to still life, from abstract to realistic, and abstract realistic paintings. The Cho Mua Gio exhibition at Le Lycée Gallery, Dalat With gentle brushstrokes, vivid bright colours and close to nature senses, Duy Hoa’s paintings bring viewers a deep passion for Dalat - the beautiful city of flowers and green hills. At the exhibition opening ceremony in Dalat, artist Duy Hoa could not conceal his delight as it was the first time he had brought his artworks to the city. The ambience and scenery of Dalat are as serene to him as those of his own homeland, enabling him to find solace within. He prefers that viewers interpret his creations on their own. Duy Hoa and Ngoc Han, the exhibition's host Duy Hoa defines … [Read more...] about Ana Mandara Villas Dalat to host “Dear Season Breeze” art exhibition

An award-wining picture at an international photo contest is displayed in the festival. The HCMC International Photography Festival 2022 aims to affirm the role of photography of the southern metropolis and offer an opportunity for local and international artists to meet and exchange experiences on the art of photography. The festival will also include activities, such as an international photography fair which will be held at the HCMC Youth’s Cultural House on November 25, a seminar on contemporary photography, and exchanges between Vietnamese and foreign artists coming from Spain, Switzerland and Thailand. An award-wining picture at an international photo contest is displayed in the festival. On this occasion, the second International Photo Contest will open with the support of the International Federation of Photographic Art (FIAP- Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique), the Photographic Society of America (PSA), Image Sans Frontiere (ISF), and Vietnam … [Read more...] about HCMC’s first Int’l Photography Festival 2022 to open next week