TEDxCity2.0 in Hanoi Sat 21 Sep 2013, 2 pm National Library 31 Trang Thi, Hanoi You are invited to the event "TEDxCity2.0" which is organized by TEDxBadinh - an independent organization patronized by TEDxEvent, TED Global. It is an initial time that this event is established in Vietnam, and is held the second time in the world. About the event, the purpose is to share particular ideas in different fields (art, architecture, literature, travel etc.) and contribute those ideas to change Hanoi becomes a better city (about people, views or perception). Six crucial representatives, who have in-deep knowledge about Hanoi and are willing to share their passion, are invited to become our esteemed guest speakers. About registration TEDxBadinh is trying to help audience conveniently purchase tickets. We provide two options to buy ticket with two ranges of registration fee: Option 1: Purchase directly at 81 Lang Ha. Registration fee: 60, 000 VND. Option 2: Book online ticket with … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 15-30 (daily updated)
Sydney youth musical theatre
ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 13/11
Record book announces new recordsThe Vietnam Record Books today announced 4 new national records: the biggest rice map, the longest rice road, the biggest tea set and the largest wedding ceremony. The biggest rice map was made with 23 different kinds of seeds from various locations such as Hanoi, Hung Yen, Hai Phong, Da Nang, Long An, Can Tho. 55 artisans worked with 16.2 kg of seeds from October 28 to November 5 to create the map which is 6m wide and 9m long and has an area of 54 square meters to represent 54 different ethnicities in Vietnam. This map was made for the second rice festival in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang on November 8-11. Also as a part of this festival, a 1.2 kg stretch on Soc Trang's Hung Vuong Road lined with 47,000 rice pots was also unveiled. This road is now recognized as the longest rice road. Made for the first International Tea Festival which will open tomorrow in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, a terracotta mosaic tea set is also considered … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 13/11
Social News 9/10
VWS proposes taking less waste for treatment Vietnam Waste Solutions (VWS), facing strong public criticisms over a foul smell from its waste management facility in southern HCMC, has written to the HCMC government proposing taking less waste for treatment from next week. The company said in a document sent to the city government on Wednesday that from October 10, it would scale down the daily volume of garbage it receives from the current 5,000 tons to 3,000 tons, which was exactly the amount its Da Phuoc integrated waste management facility handled a day before the city government allowed it to manage an additional 2,000 tons in November 2014. This 2,000-ton volume was transferred from Phuoc Hiep waste treatment complex in the outlying district of Cu Chi. According to VWS, this is a necessary step to reduce the volume of waste it treats amid public criticisms over the spread of the odor from Da Phuoc. The recent heavy downpours, especially on September 26 and 27, have caused leachate … [Read more...] about Social News 9/10
New Events
Exhibition "Shadow" at Bui Gallery Exhibition: 21 Jun - 31 Aug 2011 The Bui Gallery, 23 Ngo Van So St., Hanoi, Vietnam You are invited to painting exhibition "Shadow" of artist Le Nguyen Manh. In an increasingly crowded field of talented social critics, self driven work like "Shadow" sets itself apart from the pack. Artist Le Nguyen Manh: After all, Le Nguyen Manh doesn't have answers to the ever rising economic pressures in contemporary Vietnamese society, and he doesn't pretend to. Manh is a rare breed among the old guard of social observers. He is intensely focused on himself, his work, and his spiritual evolution and yet his work is distinctly 'Vietnamese'. Manh achieves this rare duality by focusing on himself rather than the larger implications of society. Unlike artists that make direct social statements with their art, referencing specific moments in history and juxtaposing them with modern times, Manh observes himself in society and thus based on his experience, … [Read more...] about New Events
October 10
HANOI PERFORMANCE Vietnam Concert Tour by German Band DER RINGER 8 pm, October 26 Youth Theatre 11 Ngo Thi Nham, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi With their 2017 released debut album “Soft Kill”, the band represents the voice of a digitalized generation. Like almost no band before they seize on the contemporary spirit and let their songs tell stories of our daily digital life. Thus their music has a great impact on us, it evokes and carries emotions with typical metaphoric lyrics that rather work as an instrument. Opéra “Offenbach in Hanoi” Hanoi Opera House 1 Trang Tien, Hanoi The talented French conductor Henri Pompidor, together with the choir and the orchestra of Vietnam National Opera & Ballet will bring to Hanoi audience two concert nights honoring French composer Jacques Offenbach. These two performances will be the chance for the audience to discover the mime style in Offenbach’s works and his classic operettas. “Bésame … [Read more...] about October 10