The 'Toyota Classics 2012' featuring performances by the Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Japanese guitarist Soichi Muraji and Vietnamese violinist Le Hoai Nam took place at the Hanoi Opera House on November 4. The concert which had the participation of acclaimed Japanese guitarist Soichi Muraji and Vietnamese talented violinist Le Hoai Nam was really 'a grand musical event' for classical music lovers. It brought famous repertoires of Beethoven, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky and Johann Strauss under the baton of Japanese maestro Joji Hattori to local classical music fans. The concert, which is in its 23rd year in Asia Pacific and 15th year in Vietnam, was jointly held by Toyota Motors Vietnam. All proceeds will be donated to supporting young music talent in Vietnam. Besides Vietnam, the Vienna Chamber Orchestra has performed in 70 countries and received tremendous applause from audiences. Last year, Toyota Motors Vietnam organized a concert titled Toyota Concert Tour Vietnam 2011 in Hanoi, Hai … [Read more...] about World’s leading orchestra performs in Hanoi
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Latin-American music programme held in Hanoi
The third Latin-American music programme took place on Nov. 11 in Hanoi. The event aimed to promote the culture of Latin American countries in Vietnam , contributing to strengthening the friendship and solidarity between Vietnamese people and international friends. The programme is co-organised by the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organisations in cooperation with the Cuban Embassy in Vietnam and the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association./. … [Read more...] about Latin-American music programme held in Hanoi
Hanoi hosts int’l medical conference
VGP - More than 2,000 delegates from 14 countries and territories are attending the third international scientific conference "Mékong Santé" in Hanoi from May 10-12. President of the Hanoi Medical University (HMU) Nguyen Duc Hinh said the conference was initiated by France and the Greater Mekong Sub-region countries. … [Read more...] about Hanoi hosts int’l medical conference
Hanoi greenlights more golf courses
Hanoi has approved the development of five new golf projects as part of a master plan to turn the capital city into a tourism hub with 30 million visitors in 2030. The Van Tri golf course in Hanoi … [Read more...] about Hanoi greenlights more golf courses
Tet spirit alive and visible on Hanoi’s streets
Roads in Hanoi are more crowded and people a little more rushed to prepare for Tet. Peach blossoms, mai, kumquat trees and bonsais are everywhere while streets such as Hang Ma, Hang Ngang, Hang Dao, and Dong Xuan display lanterns and ornaments. "I am so excited for Tet! I spent my slot time buying things, it will be too crowded if I go shopping at the weekend or near Tet," said Ngoc, living in Ba Dinh District. Below are some snapshots of the Tet spirit in Hanoi: … [Read more...] about Tet spirit alive and visible on Hanoi’s streets