An exhibition of Vietnam’s folk paintings and their application in life has been opened at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. The event which is slated to end on November 10 is being held by Hanoi Ceramic Museum. It displays 50 works in the Kim Hoang, Hang Trong, Dong Ho and Kinh painting genres. The event is slated to end on November 10 The exhibits were selected from 300 entries submitted to Kim Hoang Folk Painting contest for children, which was launched by the Hanoi Ceramic Museum in June 2018. The entries included more than 200 paintings, nearly 30 fashion designs, and 45 designs for postcards, handbags and scarfs. Some paintings at the exhibitions The opening ceremony of the event included a fashion show introducing 27 impressive costumes inspired by Kim Hoang paintings. A range of activities will be held during the event to introduce and promote Kim Hoang folk paintings. … [Read more...] about Folk painting exhibition opens at Temple of Literature
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Maryse Conde wins alternative literature prize in absence of Nobel
By Reuters  October 12, 2018 | 07:17 pm GMT+7 Maryse Conde wins the New Academy Prize in Literature on October 12, 2018. Photo by AFP Maryse Conde from the French Caribbean territory of Guadeloupe was awarded the New Academy Prize in Literature. The New Academy was founded by more than 100 Swedish cultural figures earlier this year as a response to the scandal and the postponement of the Nobel. "In her work she describes the ravages of colonialism, and the post-colonial chaos in a language which is both precise and overwhelming," the New Academy said in awarding Conde the prize. For the first time in decades, this year's Nobel prizes included no literature award after deep disagreement and defections at the awarding body, the Swedish Academy, left it unable to select a winner. The controversy centers on the husband of one of the Academy's members who was sentenced to two years in prison for rape earlier this month. He has denied the allegations against him and … [Read more...] about Maryse Conde wins alternative literature prize in absence of Nobel
Hanoi to host events at Temple of Literature
Hanoi authorities have started to hold cultural activities at the Van Lake in the Temple of Literature which was closed off for years. The Mid-Autumn Festival was held at Van Lake Van Lake is a prominent part of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi but for many years, events are rarely held at this location, except during the Tet Holiday. Trinh Xuan Doan, a visitor in Hanoi, said, "I often bring my kids there but I only see the lake area open during Tet Holiday. The authorities haven't been able to fully use the temple if this part is wasted like that. But more and more activities are being held recently and I also want to participate." Le Xuan Kieu, head of the temple's Centre for Cultural and Scientific Activities, said they had co-operated with many organisations during the summer to hold activities for the children in summer and attract foreign visitors to participate in traditional games. Many nursery schools nearby also bring the children to the temple. The Mid-Autumn … [Read more...] about Hanoi to host events at Temple of Literature
Literature, art and music exhibition comes to Hanoi
Calligraphic works by Christian Hadengue will be exhibited at the Infinity Mirror exhibition in Hanoi next month (Photo courtesy of the author) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Artists of different nationalities and backgrounds will co-organise an event that features an interplay of literature, art and music from the East and West in Hanoi next month. Guong vo cuc (Infinity Mirror), an exhibition-performance, will take place from September 14 to October 31 at ‘L’Espace’, the French cultural centre in Hanoi. The event is a fusion of different inspirations. ‘Encounter and Convergence’ features calligrapher Christian Hadengue from France, painter Le Thua Tien from Vietnam, composer Mark Lockett from England and poet Hubert Haddad from Tunisia. The unique blend of styles will offer audiences a chance to discover Christian’s calligraphic works and Tien’s paintings, with a backdrop of Mark Lockett’s music and Hubert Haddad’s … [Read more...] about Literature, art and music exhibition comes to Hanoi
Unique exhibition of literature, art and music comes to Hà Nội
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Artists of different nationalities and backgrounds will co-organise an event that features an interplay of literature, art and music from the East and West in Hà Nội next month. Gương vô cực (Infinity Mirror), an exhibition-performance, will take place from September 14 to October 31 at ‘L’Espace’, the French cultural centre in Hà Nội. The event is a fusion of different inspirations. ‘Encounter and Convergence’ features calligrapher Christian Hadengue from France, painter Lê Thừa Tiến from Việt Nam, composer Mark Lockett from England and poet Hubert Haddad from Tunisia. The unique blend of styles will offer audiences a chance to discover Christian’s calligraphic works and Tiến’s paintings, with a backdrop of Mark Lockett’s music and Hubert Haddad’s poetry. “This is a meeting between artists who … [Read more...] about Unique exhibition of literature, art and music comes to Hà Nội