Art & Entertainment News 18/4

Renowned Israeli DJs to enthrall HCMC audiences

Well-known Israeli DJs Daniel Mariuma and MotiSaadia will entertain music-lovers in the ‘Israel Party’ in Ho Chi Minh City.

The event will take place at Glow SkyBar in District 1 on April 18.

Vietnamese audiences, particularly the young generations will have an opportunity to enjoy a music space similar to a club in Tel Aviv, and experience electric music.

The two famous DJs performed in Hanoi on April 11 within the framework of Hanoi SoundStuff.

They also ran a training workshop for young Vietnamese DJs on April 9.

Expat artist exhibits lacquerware

American expat artist Heather McClellan will present her Vietnamese-inspired lacquer artworks at the Flex exhibition, which opens in Ha Noi from today.

A graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art – one of the leading art and design schools in the United States – in graphics and illustration, McClellan has continuously explored new techniques and learned new crafts.

She works well with traditional media such as ink, pencil, pastels and oils, besides acrylics, and has also practised diverse methods such as scratch board, lithographs, ceramics and silk screens, as well as lacquer, large murals and mixed media. She regularly presents women as her subjects and draws inspiration from a wide variety of cultures.

After moving to Viet Nam, McClellan has been studying the local lacquer techniques.

Flex will be her first exhibition in Viet Nam, and will feature nearly 30 lacquer boards whose primary subjects are women.

The exhibition will be held at Nguyen Art Gallery, 31A Van Mieu Street, from this afternoon to April 26.

HCM City’s Hoa Phu Film Studio becomes operational

The Hoa Phu film studio of the HCM Television (HTV) was made operational on Wednesday.

The film studio is located on an area of 50 hectares in the Hoa Phu commune, Cu Chi District of HCM City.

According to Nguyen Quy Hoa, general director of HTV, the film studio will be further enlarged and will include an entertainment park, outdoor film studio and supporting rooms that cater to the filmmaking troupes.

It is expected to be the biggest cultural centre and a miniature cinema city. It will also become a place where cultural activities, including music, screening, fashion shows, sports competitions, art performances and contests take place.

This year, the HCM City Television-owned Television Film Studio (TFS) will produce four films of which the background will be shot in this studio. HTV also plans to rent this film studio to its private film studios, as per need. Currently, some scenes for musical programmes and a television film are being shot there.

Minorities hold development forum

To celebrate the annual cultural day of Vietnam’s ethnic groups, representatives of their communities met in Hanoi to launch of a seminar and  exhibition titled I Believe I Can – Changes from the Community.

Supported by the Institute for Studies of Society, Economics and Environment (ISEE) and the Ethnic Minorities Working Group (EMWG), the  event introduced new approaches that have become increasingly effective in ethnic development.

It was also an opportunity for ethnic representatives to share their ideas and inventions relating to economic development, cultural preservation  and social issues.

Representatives are the most active members of their communities. They include Giang A Cua from Lao Cai Province, who wants to open a  class to teach the Mong language and Vietnamese to his people, and Lang Manh Hung from Dak Nong Province, who pioneered the use of  biogas in his region.

As the new ideas are implemented, the communities show strong change. Nowadays, they are not so concerned about the prejudice of outside  people because they are full of confidence and determination to prosper.

Representatives said the support given to the development of ethnic communities, encouraged the growth of an inner strength to change their  lives.

“The seminar, which is based on research, development and management, reveals that as long as ethnic people are confident of their ability and  proud of their culture, they will get control of their own destinies,” said Le Quang Binh, director of ISEE.

Exhibition spotlights national reunification

As many as 10,000 books and documents featuring the national struggle against the US and the 1975 Spring Offensive will be on display at the  General Science Library of Ho Chi Minh City from April 27 to May 1.

The exhibition, held as part of activities to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Liberation of the Southern Region and National Reunification  (April 30, 1975- 2015), will be arranged into two categories, the war against the US and Vietnam’s development and integration process.

A number of discussions and talks with historic witnesses who took part in the Ho Chi Minh campaign and modern authors will be included in the  exhibition.

The exhibition intends to create a deeper understanding about the significant sacrifice of the country in order to pave the way for national  independence and reunification in 1975.

Documentary sheds light on historic Paris Agreement talks

The reunification of Vietnam following the liberation of the South on April 30, 1975, has been recounted to European audiences after a  documentary film was shown on Belgian Arte media on April 14.

The film “Vietnam, Dirty War” begins with the secret negotiation in Paris, France on February 21 st , 1970 between special envoys from Vietnam  and the US. It was these talks which culminated in the signing of the Paris agreement in January 1973 and brought national reunification two  years later.

Through access to rare documents and archive footage, film-maker Daniel Roussel has brought these historic moments alive, highlighting the  strained but gentle atmosphere surrounding the crucial discussions.

The documentary aims to create a deeper understanding about the diplomatic policy of Henry Kissinger, a national security adviser to US  President, and Le Duc Tho, a key leader of Vietnamese revolution.

The documentary film won award in the Pessac Historical Film Festival.

Reality show to seek budding comedians

HCMC-based Dien Quan Media is joining hands with HCMC Television to run a reality show, titled “Thach thuc danh hai” (a challenge for comedians), to seek potential local and foreign comedians from different parts of the nation.

The show is based on the format of “Crack them up” program which is known in Ukraine and China. People of all ages and nationalities with a great sense of humor and passion for comedy can take part in the program to challenge judges Tran Thanh and Viet Huong, who are also popular comedians in Vietnam.

The contest comes with five rounds in which contestants will have one minute to perform in front of the judging panel. Those making either of the two comedians laugh will win cash prizes of VND2 million to VND100 million from the first to the final rounds. Participants have the right to either stop the challenge in each round with their winning prizes brought home or continue the game for higher prizes. However, those continuing the competition but losing afterwards will be eliminated without prize money.

“As we may know that there are a lot of reality shows on local TV channels luring audiences by scandals and tricks. Thus, we want to run a comedy program on TV to create opportunities for budding comedians to show off their talent,” said Do Van Buu Dien, CEO of Dien Quan Media.

The program may attract viewers by impromptu performances as there will not be scripts or preparations in advance from both contestants and the organizers, Dien added.

Dien added his company and a foreign partner would launch a bigger talent show next year in search of more comedy talent.

The 13-episode “Thach thuc danh hai” program will be broadcast on HTV7 every Wednesday starting from tomorrow at 9:30 p.m.

Exhibition marks Vietnamese Heroic Mother, heroines

An exhibition featuring sculptures of 32 women who have been awarded titles “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces” and “Vietnamese Heroic Mother” opened at Ho Chi Minh City Women’s Cultural House on April 15.

Exhibits are portrayed in plaster and terracotta in different sizes and color by sculptor Lai Thi Kim Thanh

The event aims to honor sacrifices and great contributions made by Vietnam’s heroic mothers and the heroines of the Vietnam People’s Armed Forces.

The display marking the 40th anniversary of Southern liberation and national reunification will run until May 4.

Stamp set on the Hung Kings worship rituals to be issued

The Ministry of Information and Communications will co-ordinate with the Phu Tho provincial People’s Committee and Vietnam Post Corporation (VietnamPost) to issue a collection of postage stamps on the Hung Kings worship rituals.

This information has been announced by Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan in Hanoi.

The stamp collection is scheduled to be issued on April 23 at the Phu Tho provincial Labour Cultural House to mark the 2015 Hung Kings Temple Festival.

The stamps, designed by painter Vo Luong Nhi and Vu Kim Lien, consist of three stamp samples and one block. The collection will feature the entrance to Hung Kings Temple, Hung Kings worship rituals, and Vietnamese ethnic groups’ preparations to offer gift to Hung Kings.

The unique practice of worshipping Hung Kings in Phu Tho province, Vietnam, was recognised by UNESCO as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage on December 6, 2012.

For generations, Vietnamese people have believed the Hung Kings are the founders of the country and the ancestors of the nation. Therefore, the worship of Hung Kings has become a unique cultural ritual in the spiritual life of the nation. It is also a symbol of origin that stimulates solidarity and national pride.

Issuing the collection is one of activities to preserve and promote the cultural heritage in Phu Tho.

VNA/VNS/VOV/SGT/Nhan Dan

Art & Entertainment News 18/4

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