Duo Limebócx will put on a mini concert featuring their work, which is the combination of electronic music and Vietnamese traditional ca trù (ceremonial singing) on Saturday. — Photo courtesy of the duo HÀ NỘI — An experimental mini concert by the duo Limebócx will be hosted by the Vincom Centre for Contemporary Art (VCCA) on Saturday, August 10. Entitled Electrùnic, the concert will feature the duo’s creative works, which are a combination of electronic music and Vietnamese traditional ca trù (ceremonial singing). The duo, which consists of Huy Tuấn (beatbox/loop/vocal) and Trang Lê (guitar/bass/vocal/Vietnamese zither), will share their creative journey as well as their experiments using Vietnamese traditional music in combination with other modern music that they started two years ago. The VCCA is on Level B1, Block R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyễn Trãi Road, Thanh Xuân … [Read more...] about Limebócx mixes tradition and modernity
Traditional vs modern teaching
ILA: “We see a brighter and more modern future of education.”
(VEN) - Established in 2000 as the first language school with 100% native level English teachers in Vietnam, ILA has trained over 300,000 students, with more than 40 language centers and 6 overseas education consultancies nationwide. What has brought such success and reputation to ILA throughout that 20 year journey? An exceptional woman, with a motto: “Do your best and respect the core values of education”. Interviewer: These days, learning English has become more popular and easier thanks to the Internet. Also, more and more language schools are opening each day. How does ILA retain its unique values in such conditions? If it is just to learn English, students have a wide range of resources to access other than ILA. However, the differences that ILA offers lie in: 1. A pioneering vision of modern education: It is not what we teach students but how we teach them that makes a difference. We have been continuously developing innovations in our teaching methodologies by … [Read more...] about ILA: “We see a brighter and more modern future of education.”
HortEx Vietnam 2019 showcases modern garden potentials
(VEN) - HortExVietnam 2019, a specialized exhibition and conference for Horticultural and Floricultural Production and Processing Technology has just opened in Ho Chi Minh City. It is the second year that the exhibition is being held in Vietnam. Over the next three days (March 13-15), HortEx Vietnam 2019 becomes the largest specialized venue in Southeast Asia with a total area of 4,500 m2 used by nearly 200 businesses from 28 countries to showcase their products and services. The event is expected to welcome about 6,000 trade visitors. Businesses participating in this year's exhibition come from all over the world, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Denmark , France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, USA, Vietnam, New Zealand, Laos, Myanmar... “In addition to the special interest from countries in Southeast Asia, this year's exhibition also attracts many other countries from around the … [Read more...] about HortEx Vietnam 2019 showcases modern garden potentials
Tying the knot between tradition and modernity
Having lived in Vietnam for several years and worked at Crowne Plaza West Hanoi since 2017, Barun Jolly has found life in the country very lively, energetic, and proactive. Each day he is fascinated by the unique Vietnamese culture, the people, and also traditional cuisine. He believes there is a lot to fall in love with in this beautiful country: from stunning beach towns and distinctive mountainside cities to the kind-hearted people and the wide range of diverse and delicious dishes available. What is most important to you when you think about luxury? The perception of luxury may vary in different industries, but I believe the essentials of luxury remain the same. To me, the most important thing in luxury is personalisation. The concept of giving a true sense of luxury lies in understanding what every single guest wants and deliver it at the right time in the right way, predicting guest behaviours and tailoring the service accordingly. It can start from the little things … [Read more...] about Tying the knot between tradition and modernity
Learn about traditional arts voluntarily, not forcibly
Viet Nam News By Bích Hường Some Vietnamese artists have suggested adding traditional theatre arts into the curriculum of Việt Nam’s general education from primary school to high school as a compulsory subject after seeing public, particularly young people, losing interest in the theatrical art forms. The early teaching and learning about traditional theatre arts is expected to help inspire and nurture students’ understanding and love for the arts. It is hoped when they grow up, they can enjoy the traditional theatrical arts that rooted centuries ago in the country. Việt Nam’s traditional performing arts are very diverse, varying from region to region. Some of the most widely known genres of singing include ca trù, cải lương, chầu văn, chèo, quan họ or tuồng. Stage director Đào Quang from the northern province of Nam Định said that teaching traditional theatrical … [Read more...] about Learn about traditional arts voluntarily, not forcibly
Mixing traditional techniques, modern style
Trend setter: Fashion designer Vũ Thảo of the brand Kilomet 109. — Photo courtesy of Kilomet 109 Viet Nam News Visitors to the London Design Biennale 2018 last month were fascinated with an installation at the Viet Nam Pavilion. Entitled Khải, the installation was created by fashion designer Vũ Thảo, multidisciplinary designer Giang Nguyễn and visual artist Lê Thanh Tùng. Thảo, who is also founder of Hà Nội-based sustainable fashion brand Kilomet 109, talks with Thúy Hằng about the impressive project. Inner Sanctum: Can you tell us about the project you exhibited at the London Design Biennale 2018? At the London Design Biennale 2018, 40 participants from six continents showcased new innovative commissions, in response to this year’s theme Emotional States. Khải shows how a new generation of designers is applying modern techniques to Vietnamese design without losing the … [Read more...] about Mixing traditional techniques, modern style
Vietnamese 9x initiative fuses tradition with modernity
(VEN) - Wishing to contribute to the preservation, restoration and promotion of Vietnamese traditional cultural products both domestically and abroad, a team of young people from the so-called “9x generation” has established the Y Van Hien Joint Stock Company. “9X” refers to Vietnamese born in the late 1980s and throughout the 90s, when Vietnam began opening itself up to the outside world. At a recent ceremony held at the Hanoi Old Quarter Culture Exchange Center to launch the company, Nguyen Duc Loc, director of the company, said Y Van Hien would concentrate on making traditional products, such as ao ngu than (five-paneled aristocratic gown), ao giao linh (cross-collared robe), shoes, wooden clogs, fans and folding pillows. The company makes these products not only for sale but also uses them to revive traditional rites, contributing to the conservation and spread of the quintessence of Vietnamese culture. Y Van Hien has a team of young researchers working … [Read more...] about Vietnamese 9x initiative fuses tradition with modernity
In a union of tradition and modernity, U.S actress Meghan marries Prince Harry
Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan Markle during their wedding ceremony in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Windsor, on May 19, 2018. (Photo: AFP/Dominic Lipinski) In a medieval chapel at Windsor Castle that 39 English kings and queens have called home since 1066, Harry and Meghan exchanged vows watched up close by royals and celebrities, and from afar by a global TV audience of many millions. Wearing a veil, diamond tiara and a sleek dress with a long train, the American actress was accompanied up the aisle of St George's Chapel by Harry's father, Prince Charles, before she and Harry exchanged vows and were proclaimed husband and wife. The couple kissed on the steps of the 15th Century chapel, before delighting the sea of well-wishers, some of whom had camped for days to witness the spectacular show of British pomp and pageantry, by touring Windsor in a horse-drawn carriage. The union of Harry, 33, a former royal wild child and sixth-in-line to the British … [Read more...] about In a union of tradition and modernity, U.S actress Meghan marries Prince Harry
Dogs vs. boar deathmatch in Hanoi sparks outrage on social media
A video showing several dogs attacking a boar as dozens of people watch on has been circulating on social media and receiving heavy criticism from animal activists and netizens alike. The fight was organized by a group of Argentine mastiff enthusiasts in an empty field in the southwest of Hanoi last Sunday. The video shows a single boar released from a cage and a pack of mastiffs mauling the animal, cheered on by their owners and watchers. As the boar’s squeals eventually subside, all that is left is a bloody mess. The graphic footage has invoked wrath and revulsion from viewers on social media. Vu Ngoc Thanh, an animal expert, said the event was “barbaric and uncivilized.” “Where is the humanity in this?” he said. Nguyen Tam Thanh, an animal welfare officer from Animals Asia, said the fight was a display of violence to satisfy instinctual, cardinal desires, and such a thing has no place in civilized society. “This is intentional animal abuse, and … [Read more...] about Dogs vs. boar deathmatch in Hanoi sparks outrage on social media
Vietnamese youth in traditional costumes take early photos to welcome Tet
The holidays, which take place in the middle of February, constitute an occasion of greatest cultural importance in Vietnam. Vietnamese people, young and old, customarily dress in smart clothes, as they follow the received wisdom that they herald good fortune for the entire New Year by doing so. The Tet festivity typically starts about half a month prior to the event in urban areas, with shops flamboyantly decorated with red ornaments, bright yellow apricot blossoms and peach flowers, the last two being the symbols of Tet in southern and northern Vietnam respectively. As part of the general trend, many young residents in Ho Chi Minh City, in formal clothes, have been present in popular local public places and spots of interest. “When Tet’s near, my friends and me go out and take pictures together ever year,” said Ngoc Thao, 23, a student at the University of Finance–Marketing. They wear the ao dai, literally translated as “long dress,” which is a … [Read more...] about Vietnamese youth in traditional costumes take early photos to welcome Tet