Artists paint a picture of Mongolia's wild beauty Landscapes, portraits of daily life, and the beauty of women of Mongolia are the themes of a painting exhibition that opened at the HCM City Union of Literature and Arts Associations on Tuesday. Works on show at the An Tuong Mong Co (Mongolian Impression) include the latest oil, acrylic, lacquer and watercolour paintings by 11 artists of the city's Women Painters Club as well as three male artists. Painter Dang Thi Duong said: "Last July, the female artists were invited to participate in the biannual international exhibition Her Presence in Colours in Mongolia. On display are the paintings which are results of our 10-day trip to the beautiful and peaceful country." For the exhibition, Duong has displayed four oil landscape paintings. She has used vivid colours of blue, pink and red along with dark colours to make the painting stand out, especially in the work Dem He O Thao Nguyen (Summer Night on the Steppe). The youngest of the … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News 29/1
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Vietnamese guitarist defeats 200 to win Yale scholarship Vietnamese guitarist Tran Tuan An has defeated some 200 international students to win a seat at the world's prestigious Yale School of Music. An's father, Tran Quang Tuan, said he had applied for admission to a master's programme at 20 universities in the USA and was accepted by all of them. An enrolls in the Master of Music programme in guitar this fall because it offers the best choice. As a student at North Park University's School of Music, Chicago, US, An became the 39th student to be honoured as a Student Laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois in November 2013. He also earned first prize in the 2013 Society of American Musicians Guitar Competition, as well as the Evanston Music Club 2013 Scholarship, along with other prizes in Viet Nam. Now in its second century of service, the Yale School of Music enjoys a tradition of excellence that reflects its distinguished faculty and alumni. Each year, the school offers … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 31/3
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Young Vietnamese talent honoured in France The final round of a music competition for Vietnamese students in France was held at Reuilly Theatre, Paris, on February 22, leaving a lasting impression on the international audience. The twelve finalists took part in the event, held by the Vietnamese Students Association (UEVF) in France, to welcome the new spring and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Vietnam-France diplomatic ties. Tran Trung Kien, a Vietnamese student from Lille city, won first prize for his piano performance, while second prize went to 20-member Action dancing group that stole the show. Vu Ngoc Han from Amiens city was awarded third prize for her sweet voice in presenting songs in both English and French. In addition, The UEVF and the association of Vietnamese experts and scientists, presented six certificates of merit to Vietnamese students who achieved excellent academic results in 2013. Italy dedicates new library to Vietnam A library introducing books on … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 25/2
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US Embassy funds documentary film project in Vietnam The Vietnam Cinema Association and the Center for assistance and development of movie talents (TPD) plan to launch a project under the sponsorship of the US Embassy in Hanoi. The project, entitled "10 months, 10 documentary films", is set to run from February to December 2014, and aims to nurture the development of Vietnam cinema by providing guidance and other assistance for movie talents. It is considered a pioneer project in effectively assisting young filmmakers to make their own films that do not require massive expenditure or huge investment in technologies. Those involved in the project will learn about the process of short film making from script-writing to production, and have a chance to exchange and learn experience from famous local and foreign filmmakers. The project deals with issues on gender equality, homosexual, women's rights, and environment protection. The jury includes renowned directors Bui Thac … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 22/2
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Int’l Teenager Art Festival opens in Hanoi The International Teenager Art Festival was held in the Hanoi Children’s Palace on March 24, with the participation of children from Russia, Japan and Vietnam. The festival helped audiences learn more about the three countries and contributed to strengthening friendship between Vietnamese people and other nations in the world. It also aimed to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and 71st anniversary of the establishment of the Ho Chi Minh Pioneer Unit. Addressing the programme, the Vice President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), Vu Thi Hai, said that the event offered an opportunity for Vietnamese and international children to exchange and learn more about cultures through songs and dances of the three countries. Aleksey Yu. Lavrentiev, Director of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture, emphasized that this was a festival of peace and friendship. The event was … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 26/3