The Hanoitimes - Holiday service guide: what`s open and when in Hanoi. Here are the ones we recommend. Amazing events for this weekend in Hanoi What not to miss this weekend in Hanoi? Music Night with Chaton Music Night with Chaton. As part of International Francophonie Day, you’re invited to the Music Night with Chaton. The event also takes place in Ho Chi Minh City on March 22 and in Da Nang on March 24. Known as Chaton or Siméo, Simon Rochon Cohen is a talented French singer-songwriter and music producer. Coming back to Hanoi for the second time after 9 years, Chaton will tell the audience his life story, his dreams, illusions and the loneliness he feel in the most honest way imaginable. The audience will be mesmerized not only by enchanting musical stories told through his compositions, but also by the refined, rap-esque yet smooth vocals, and more especially the skillful use of auto-tune. A special music night not to be missed. Time: Saturday March … [Read more...] about Singapore Festival among events to cheer up Hanoi weekend
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Singapore Slingers beat Saigon Heat in ABL
The Saigon Heat lost out by 7 points to the Singapore Slingers. — Photo courtesy of organisers Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Saigon Heat were defeated by the Singapore Slingers 87‒80 in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) on Sunday. The Slingers entered the game confidently but the Heat’s Murphy Burnatowski (5 points) and Trevon Hughes (6 points) gave their team a 26-13 lead in the first quarter. Cheered on by fans at the OCBC Arena, the Slingers finshed the half 51‒29. The third quarter was a tense affair, and a magical dunk from Delvin Goh saved the Slingers’ advantage at 63‒62. In the final quarter, the shining of Xavier Alexander (10 points), Desmond Oh (5 points) and Jerran Young (5 points) helped the hosts end the match at 87‒80. Trevon Hughes scored 24 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals; Murphy Burnatowski contributed 17 points and 5 rebounds; Kyle Barone grabbed 19 points and 12 rebounds; while Chris Dierker … [Read more...] about Singapore Slingers beat Saigon Heat in ABL
Christmas cheer
By Robert Bicknell Ah Double issue time… the newspaper equivalent of playing 36 holes in one day, but in this case it would be on two different courses because we combine the Christmas and (Western) New Year issues. This always presents a problem for me because I have such wildly divergent feelings about both of them. For example, Christmas (as a religious holiday) doesn’t do anything for me as I’m not a Christian, but as a semi-human, I appreciate the commercial aspect of the holiday spirit and seeing everyone happy during this time of year. So it’s a win –win for everyone, despite not having a “White Christmas” in Viet Nam due to the lack of snow. But, I’m still pissed I never got that pony I asked for when I was 10 years old. Years later, I asked Santa why he never got me the pony and he replied: “First of all, you’re Jewish. Secondly, I gave you a college education. Buy your own pony.” I hate smartass … [Read more...] about Christmas cheer
UK’s Inspire Me Festival among other events to cheer up Hanoi weekend
The Hanoitimes - There are a lot of great events you can enjoy in Hanoi this weekend, and here are the ones we recommend. Cinema Weekend: “The Deserted Valley” (2001) Cinema Weekend: “The Deserted Valley” (2001). In the November edition of Cinema Weekend TPD will host the screening of The Deserted Valley directed by Pham Nhue Giang. The Deserted Valley tells the story of a school in the mountainous regions – where there are only 3 teachers working and living. They are Mr. Tanh – the principal (Nguyen Hau), Ms. Giao (Hong Anh) and Ms. Minh (Tuyet Hanh). Their teaching routine in the mountainous villages is told through such trivial details: internal and external conflicts, affection, anger, etc. Released in 2001, The Deserted Valley received wide acclaim. The film was shown in film festivals in China, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, received the FIPRESCI Award at Melbourne International Film Festival, an Award … [Read more...] about UK’s Inspire Me Festival among other events to cheer up Hanoi weekend
Fever, fervor in the air as Vietnam-South Korea football semifinal looms
At dawn of August 29, the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi was the site of a major festival in full flow. Legions of football fans in bright red t-shirts with the yellow star, the national flag, banners and drum rolls had flooded the airport on their way to Indonesia, where the national football team is hours away from playing South Korea in the first ever semifinal match at the Asian Games. Chants of “Invincible Vietnam,” “Vietnam the champion” rent the air. A large group of Vietnam football fans ready take a night flight to Indonesia to cheer their national team. Photo by Gia Chinh Nguyen Thanh Tuan, resident of Hanoi’s Nam Tu Liem District, west of downtown Hanoi, did not wait till the last minute. A loyal fan of Vietnamese football, two days before the team won the quarterfinals, he decided to go to Indonesia "in one music note," and quickly booked a tour on his own. Another Hanoi resident, Nguyen The Quynh, sets off for Indonesia with … [Read more...] about Fever, fervor in the air as Vietnam-South Korea football semifinal looms