French dancer Camille Lélu is rehearsing for the performance of Bleu Neon dance. (Photo from Kim-Sanh Chau’s Facebook page) HCM City (VNA) - A new dance Bleu Neon co-created by Vietnamese and French contemporary dance artists will be staged at the Factory Contemporary Arts Centre in Ho Chi Minh City’s district 2 on March 22. The dance, a collaborative project of French-Vietnamese dancer Kim-Sanh Chau and Camille Lélu, and Vo Hong Nhung of Vietnam, is the result of a month-long residency programme at Villa Saigon initiated by the French Institute in HCM City and the city-based Dancenter. In Blue Neon, the artists use lights collected in the city during their residency to represent the city’s culture and history. The performance will consist of independent and simultaneous dances. The full version of the dance is expected to be completed during a residency programme in Brigittines, Belgium in April 2020. It will premier in Montreal, Canada … [Read more...] about French artists to perform contemporary dance Bleu Neon
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New initiative to promote international education in Vietnam
A new education group called Embassy Education has signed with top collaborators from the US, Finland, and Italy to build learning programmes for Vietnamese children. Founder Thanh Bui and key collaborators celebrated the launch of Embassy Education Embassy Education Group, founded by Vietnamese-Australian entrepreneur Thanh Bui, aims to offer an integrated learning experience for children from pre-school to high school and beyond, with an emphasis on developing the next generation of ambassadors and global citizens for Vietnam. The group boasts of collaborating with various education researchers and institutions around the world. The list includes Reggio Children (Italy) to bring the first Reggio Children Exhibition and Atelier to Vietnam, as well as Harvard Graduate School of Education – Project Zero (PZ), University of Turku (Finland), and 180 Studio (US). "The world will continue to change, and we don't know what the future will look like, but if we equip our … [Read more...] about New initiative to promote international education in Vietnam
Russian dancers perform Gzhel in Hà Nội and HCM City
Ballet dancers from the Moscow State Dance Theatre will perform in Hà Nội and HCM City on October 10 & 12. — Photo cucbieudiennghethuat.gov.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Twenty-six dancers from the Moscow State Dance Theatre will mesmerise audience members by performing Gzhel at the Hà Nội Opera House tonight. Gzhel is an extraordinary dance show that takes the viewers on an exciting musical journey to explore various regions of Russia and enjoy their vivid folk traditions and colourful Russian arts and crafts. Through incredible choreography, the audience will be shown examples of Russian arts and crafts as well as the rich and diverse culture of Russian peoples. The spectacular Gzhel offers the best of Russian traditions and scenes of folk life. This dance performance alone embodies all the major Russian arts and crafts, such as Gzhel Ceramics, Palekh Miniature Painting, Khokhloma Tableware and others. Colourful folk costumes … [Read more...] about Russian dancers perform Gzhel in Hà Nội and HCM City
US$31,000 SCHOOLARSHIP, FREE AIRLINE TICKET FOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMME IN THE US 2018
In 2018, overseas education among high school students is an increasing trend. Studying in the US from the high-school level is a smart choice for students who have passion for the US, not only to expand their knowledge but also to learn about the diverse culture, creative thinking and innovation in this country. So to provide students with accurate information, Jack Study Abroad Việt Nam together with two representatives from top US boarding high schools—North Broward School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Windermere Preparatory School in Orlando, Florida—warmly invite parents and students to this overseas education seminar. This is a golden opportunity for parents to ask questions about their concerns, students to have face-to-face information exchanges and interview for scholarships. The seminar will take place at: · 9a.m, Saturday, October 13, 2018, 15th floor, TNR Tower, 115 Trần Hưng … [Read more...] about US$31,000 SCHOOLARSHIP, FREE AIRLINE TICKET FOR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMME IN THE US 2018
Autistic kids find passion and growth in circus arts
What goes up comes down: Nguyễn Khôi Nguyên, 17, juggles on street. — Photos courtesy of Nguyên’s family Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Autism doesn’t just affect individuals. It is a condition that burdens entire families. It takes over whole lives of everyone close to those individuals suffering. That’s exactly what happened to the families of teenager Nguyễn Khôi Nguyên and seven-year-old Nguyễn Đình Khánh Hưng when doctors told the parents the news their children were on the spectrum. But a common misconception that autism means a life sentence of suffering for all those involved can be dispelled after the two youngsters found their calling, in the circus. Their hard work, dedication and commitment paid off after the pair were last year recognised by the Việt Nam Records organisation – Vietkings. It may not have been maths or English the pair excelled, but in the … [Read more...] about Autistic kids find passion and growth in circus arts
Award-winning play features southern characters, lifestyle
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — A drama featuring southern people and their lifestyle will make its debut in HCM City after winning the top prize at the 2018 National Drama Festival. The 90-minute show, Hiu Hiu Gió Bấc (Winter Winds), features southern farmers living in a small village in the Cửu Long (Mekong) River Delta region. It highlights poor women, their challenges, dreams and hopes about life and love. The work was adapted from the short story of the same name by Nguyễn Ngọc Tư, one of the very few best-selling female authors of the south. Hiu Hiu Gió Bấc is directed by young talent Lê Đăng Khoa of HCM City University of Theatre and Cinematography. It stars young actors Công Danh, Thanh Phượng and Thùy Trang in leading roles. Khoa won the Best Young Director award at the 2018 National Drama Festival from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Department of … [Read more...] about Award-winning play features southern characters, lifestyle
Private drama troupe offers training
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — The HCM City-based Hồng Vân Drama Troupe, a leading private theatre, is offering training courses in performance skills as the number of talented actors has declined in recent years. Before joining the courses, candidates aged 18 to 26 will take part in selection rounds hosted by the theatre’s veteran artists. Students will work with professional artists, including veteran actors of the Hồng Vân Drama Troupe, while attending class, and will have opportunities to perform in the theatre’s dramas and comedies. They will be trained for different levels of performance. “Our troupe’s new plays used modern techniques and were challenging for the young staff, including graduates of art schools such as HCM City University of Theatre and Cinematography and University of Culture, who are limited in performance and life skills,” said the troupe’s owner and People’s Artist Hồng Vân, who … [Read more...] about Private drama troupe offers training
Free summer gig for kids
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Talented composer Nguyễn Văn Chung and dozens of young singers will perform in a free concert at HCM City’s Bến Thành Theatre for children on Sunday. The event, called Gia Đình Nhỏ- Hạnh Phúc To (Small Home- Big Family), is being organised by composer Chung and his agency Sư Tử Bạc Entertainment. “My concert’s theme, Happy Family for Kids, was chosen to encourage people to offer better conditions for children,” said 36-year-old Chung, who has composed more than 100 children songs. The young singers of the HCM City Cultural House for Children and art schools, such as Bảo An, Bào Ngư, Gia Khiêm and Thư Kỳ, will sing and dance to Vietnamese music, with featured works by Chung. They will perform Chung’s popular works like Gia Đình Nhỏ Hạnh Phúc To, Bé … [Read more...] about Free summer gig for kids
Glee Vietnam nominated for Best Scripted Format
A scene in Glee Vietnam, the Vietnamese version of the American TV comedy-drama Glee. (Photo: courtesy of the producer) HCM City (VNA) – Glee Vietnam, a remake of award-winning American comedy-drama TV series Glee, has been nominated for Best Scripted Format at the International Format Awards 2018. The other nominations for the category are Castrophe, a French version of the British sitcom of the same name, Les Innocents (The Innocents), a French series adapted from a Norwegian series The Eye of the Witness, and Onnela (The Sunny Side), a Finnish version of the Swedish hit series Solsidan. The list also includes Dos Lagos (Two Lakes), a Mexican horror drama TV series based on British series Lightfields, and Step Dave, a Russian version of New Zealand TV series of the same name. Glee Vietnam, consisting of 22 episodes, is produced by the HCM City film studio BHD and directed by veteran … [Read more...] about Glee Vietnam nominated for Best Scripted Format
Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritages
A singer and a musician of Ca Tru, which is in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam boasts a wide range of intangible cultural heritages recognised by UNESCO. 1. Nha Nhac - Vietnamese court music Nha nhac, Vietnamese court music, is named in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (Photo: VNA) Inscribed in 2008 on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (originally proclaimed in 2003), Nha Nhac, meaning “elegant music” refers to a broad range of musical and dance styles performed at the Vietnamese royal court from the 15th to the mid-20th century. Nha Nhac was generally featured at the opening and closing of ceremonies associated with anniversaries, religious holidays, coronations, funerals and official receptions. Among the numerous musical genres that developed in Vietnam, only Nha Nhac can claim a nationwide scope and … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritages