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Exhibition “Purple – Love without Limitation”
Exhibition: 10 – 14 May 2013
Gallery 29 Hang Bai Str, Hanoi
To respond to the International Day of the Elimination of Prejudice and Discrimination against Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual and Transgender (IDAHO) (May 17th), we welcome you to the exhibition “PURPLE” with the expectation that people will show their love more and will respect the beauty of diversity – the beauty of rainbow.
Exhibition “Flowers and Birds”
Exhibition: 29 Apr – 25 May 2013
Noble Moment Cafe
A51 Hoang Ngan, Trung Hoa, Cau Giay Dist, Hanoi
Come to the first exhibition by Korean Artist Yoo Hae Jung. For more information about the artist see below:
Artist’s biography
1997: M.F.A Graduate School, EWHA Womans University Seoul, Korea
1997-2007: Art teacher at Seoul Art Highschool
2009-2010: Art teacher at Hanoi Korean School.
3-3-2011: Exhibition in Hanoi, Korean Cultural Center.
1995: EWOO Exhibition, Deokwon Gallery in Seoul.
1994: EWOO Exhibition, Hong Gallery.
1994: Coterie Exhibition by EWHA Graduate Students’ Seoul, INDECO Gallery.
Email: yooddae@gmail.com
Screening of “My Blueberry Nights”
Wed 15 May 2013, 7 pm
The Hanoi Bicycle Collective
44, lane 31 Xuan Dieu Str, Hanoi
Come to the next session of Cinexin Hanoi this week with the screening of “My Blueberry Nights”.
Legendary filmmaker Wong Kar-Wai directs Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Rachel Weisz, and Norah Jones in his first English-language feature film — a romantic road movie detailing the cross-country journey of a woman who sets off across the United States in hopes of mending her broken heart. Elizabeth (Jones) has just been through a particularly nasty breakup, and now she’s ready to leave her friends and memories behind as she chases her dreams across the country. In order to support herself on her journey, Elizabeth picks up a series of waitress jobs along the way. As Elizabeth crosses paths with a series of lost souls whose yearnings are even greater than her own — including a troubled cop (David Strathairn), his estranged wife (Rachel Weisz), and an embittered gambler (Natalie Portman) — their emotional turmoil ultimately helps her gain a greater understanding of her own problems.
Free entry.
Book Launch for Mme. Nguyen Thi Binh’ Autobiography and Photo Book
Tue 14 May 2013, 6 – 8.30 pm
Hanoi Cinematheque
22A Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội
You are invited to a not-to-be-missed, special evening with Mme. Nguyen Thi Binh as a book launch for the English version of her autobiography (Family, Friends, and Country) and the photo book, The Paris Conference on Viet Nam, with introduction by Mme. Binh and in which she is one of the three main characters.
PROGRAM
- A brief introduction to the Paris Conference on Viet Nam.
- The Third Arrow, a 30-minute film in English featuring the NLF/PRG (“Viet Cong”) delegation headed by Mme. Binh and showing the delegation’s life and work in Paris and other European cities
- Comments by Mme. Nguyen Thi Binh, Head of the PRG Delegation, former Foreign Minister of the Provisional Revolutionary Government of South Viet Nam, former Minister of Education of unified Viet Nam, former Vice-President of Viet Nam, and a mentor to many as an activist still hard at work in her mid 80s.
- Questions from the audience for Mme. Binh and her colleagues
6-7 PM Cafe will be open for refreshments, slide show from Paris Talks, books signed by Mme. Binh for sale
7 PM Introduction and Program begins
8:30 End of program; Cafe open, books for sale
Cost: 250,000 VND suggested minimum donation. (Note, all proceeds go to The Vietnam Peace and Development Foundation – Please pick up and pay for your tickets on the evening of the event at the cinema, 6:00-6:50 pm).
Contact: Hang, fvh.films@gmail.com
Your reservation is not confirmed until you receive our return confirmation email.
Reserved seating tickets are allocated on a first come – first served basis. We don’t pre-book seating but if you come early you can pick your favorite seats. As a courtesy to those on the waiting list please text to 090.4488.995 or email fvh.films@gmail.com if you can’t come.
Live Flamenco Music Night
Tue 14 May 2013, 6 pm
Pots ‘n Pans Restaurant & Bar
57 Bui Thi Xuan Str, Hanoi
After a successful Spanish Night Event in April, we are very excited to present Fusion Nights to Hanoi’s Bar scene. It is promised to be another fantastic night out with Live Flamenco Music, free tapas and much more.
For more information, please telephone 043 944 0204/5 or email info@potsnpans.vn.
“Comic Talk” with Line Hoven and Nguyen Thanh Phong
Tue 14 May 2013, 6.30 pm
Goethe Institut
56 -58 Nguyen Thai Hoc Str, Hanoi
From 8th May – 2nd June 2013, the very colorful and multifaceted Exhibition “Comics, Manga and Co – The New German Comic Culture” of 55 different comics will take place in the Goethe-Institute Hanoi. 13 artists were selected for this exhibition, whose versatile works present all important German tendencies.
Tomorrow, 14.05., Ms. Line Hoven, one of 13 cartoonists, will be our guest at the “comic talk” and will guide the audience through the exhibition and talk to young artists about German and Vietnamese comic culture. The Goethe Institute will also organize other activities for the exhibition.
Special Performance by Luala String Orchestra
Luala Concert 1
Sun 12 May 2013
Departure time from 61 Ly Thai To: 8 am & 9 am
Eco Park
LUALA Concert String Orchestra, conducted by Xuan Huy, will come back with a final performance on 12 May within the framework of LUALA Concert Spring – Summer 2013. The special thing is that the performance will be in a completely new new space.
In this special concert, the audience will have an opportunity to immerse themselves in the popular classical and semi-classical works such as Eine kleine Nachtmusick (Mozart), Minueto (Boccherini), Treasure Waltz (J.Strauss) etc., and meet their beloved artists in the string orchestra in the last LUALA ‘s two seasons of the LUALA Autumn – Winter Concert such as: artist Tran Thi Mo, Xuan Huy, Nguyen Khac Thanh, and Nguyen Quang Thang, etc.
Free entry.
The organizer will set up 2 buses to pick up guests at 61 Ly Thai To at 8 am & 9 am of the same day. The returning buses will be at 2 pm and 3 pm at front gate of Ecopark.
Tickets can be collected at:
1. Luala – 61 Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi
2. Ecopark office – 28 Thanh Nien road, Tay Ho, Ha Noi
3. Urban Services Management Office, No. 02 Pho Truc, Ecopark
iPhone vs. iRice Talkshow in Hanoi
Sat 11 May 2013, 8 am
L’Espace
24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
Talkshow on Green Development Options for Vietnam, “iPhone or iRice” is the pre-event for Green Empowering Contest. It is an interactive plenum on Green Development Options for Vietnam, focusing on Food Security in general and in Vietnam in particular. This event is within the framework of Europe Days in Vietnam 2013.
The fact that in 2012, Vietnam was a leading country in exporting coffee, rice and agriculture, but Vietnam is now facing many challenges in climate change, economic crisis as well as pollution. “What will be the sustainable development options for Vietnam – to invest in industry or in agriculture?” is still a concern of many people. The iPhone or iRice will provide the space to discuss and have a look at where Vietnam’s position is. As the targeted audience and supporting networks of this event are especially addressing the young people, it is exciting to see their point of view, what can be done for a sustainable future in Vietnam.
There will be various activities including a short video clip competition, funny quiz beside the main panel discussion with representatives from the Institute of Policy and Strategy for Agriculture and Rural Development, Oxfam, True Action Group, University of Agriculture in Hanoi, as well as Business representatives to ensure a lively debate.
Language: Vietnamese.
Free entrance.
Music Night LISTEN! Awake to the Rainbow
Ha Noi: Sat 11 May 2013, 8 – 9.30 pm
Octagon House – Ly Thai To Garden
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Can Tho: Sun 12 May 2013, 8 – 10 am
Luong The Vinh Secondary School
247 Road 30/4, Can Tho city
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Da Nang: Sun 12 May 2013, 5 – 7 pm
Tuyen Son Palace of Sports
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HCMC: Sun 12 May 2013, 4 – 7 pm
Labor Cultural Palace
55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai, D.1, HCMC
On 17 May 2013 (IDAHO), the homosexuality community (organizations and communities protecting rights of LGBT – gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender ) in Vietnam chooses the theme “Awake to the rainbow” to raise the values of an ancient culture of Vietnamese people – love and care for human. From that, LGBT can be proud of themselves. The LGBT mothers’s, fathers’s love for them can be respected, and support from anyone can express.
“Awake to the rainbow” will take place at 4 big cities of Vietnam: Ha Noi, HCMC, Da Nang, and Can Tho, with exciting activities such as discussion, music and flash mob.
For more information, please contact:
- Ms. Vu Phuong Thao (Communication officer iSEE) Email: vpthao@isee.org.vn
- Mr. Huynh Minh Thao (Representative of homosexuality community) Email: thao.huynh@ics.org.vn
Artist Round Table 4 “Change In Urban Life”
Sun 12 May 2013, 6 pm
274 Nghi Tam
Vietnam Artist Round Table (VART) invites you to join our art conversation about CHANGE IN URBAN LIFE with artist Hà Mạnh Thắng with the his idea on time, memory and history. The specific topic is “Art as the metaphor of a tree in cities”, moderated by Mr. Trần Hùng.
About artist
Ha Manh Thang was born in 1980 in Thai Nguyen Province, Vietnam. He left his native province in the North of Vietnam to study at the Hanoi University of Fine Arts from which he graduated in 2004.
Ha Manh Thang’s artistic work reflects Today’s social life in Vietnam. With bright colors, he combines on acrylic on paper the symbols and motifs of both tradition and modernity. His paintings depict the new Vietnam after Doi Moi, the economic progress, the opening, the new taste for expensive branded goods from Western and also the need to preserve Vietnamese heritage and traditions.
Some of his paintings belong to the Singapore Art Museum’s collection.
He now lives and works in Hanoi, Vietnam.
“For me art is a way to define my own life in a different way. It is like a circle of time, memory and history.
I am interested in how meaning is ascribed to images especially historically and culturally significant images.
My works usually weave images from my own cultural history and pop culture with the social exigencies I find in contemporary life…”
Registration
No fee is charged for participation but registration is required.
Please email to Mr. Tran Hung: tranhungvmt@gmail.com
Suject: [HG] Registration for Artist Talk with Ha Manh Thang
Confirmation of successful registration and detailed program will be sent to you after registration.
Special Appearance of DJ Cybersnack
Fri 10 May 2013, 8 pm
Umbrella Bar
61 Ma May, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
This Friday Cybersnack will be our guest DJ at Umbrella. Don’t miss it!
Born and raised in eastern Germany, he experienced the fall of the wall and therewith, gained freedom as a teenager. 1992 he found himself – by fluke – in the legendary Berlin Club PLANET, which opened his love to electronic music. With his passion for vinyl he started rocking the turntables in the mid 90s. Until today he is closely connected to the Berlin Music and Club Scene. TECH-HOUSE is the simple description of his sound.
Free entry.
Screening of Vietnamese Film “For us and June”
Fri 10 May 2013, 8 pm
Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents
51 Tran Hung Dao Str (4th floor), Hanoi
At 8p.m. on Friday 10th May 2011, TPD Center will organize a program on ‘Friday Night with Vietnam Cinema’ with the screening of the film For us and June (director Nguyen Huu Tuan).
Different from other non-profit screenings on Saturday afternoon, the program Friday with Vietnam Cinema is a fundraising event. In this program, we are calling out for audiences’ contribution to continue the operation of TPD Center in the future.
Agenda
- 19:30: Reception
- 20:00: Screening of the film For us and June (with English Subtitle)
Booking
- Via email ( tpdmovie@gmail.com).
- Directly at TPD Center
- Via phone (04) 39366 559
Methods of contribution
- Direct donation at TPD Center (for direct booking method).
- Suggested Donation 50,000 VND
Facility
- Full HD projector (1920×1080)
- Wide screen
- Digital sound 5.1
- 30-seats screening room.
About For us and June!
Year: 2012
Director: Tuan Nguyen Huu
Cast: Trung Do Quoc, Tu Tran Thien, Huynh Anh
Genre: Romance / Sport
Runtime: 81 min
Synopsis: A group of close friends – Kien, Hoang and Minh – shares the passion for basketball. However, they are about to miss their biggest game of high-school time when Kien quit and left after Minh has rejected his love. Hoang, his best friend, decides to search for him, accompanied by Minh. Can they eventually make it to the game?
The Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents was established with the purposes of designing and implementing programs to assist and develop movie talents and other activities for the development of Vietnamese cinema.
Encounter Map Workshop08, 09 and 10 May 2013, 6 – 10 pm
The Black Box
56 Nguyen Khuyen, Hanoi
You are invited to the workshop “Encounter map”.
This is a non-profit cooperation project and two artist from France Natacha Milosevic and Clémence Bardaine (The ENSAPC).
Participants: Performers (painting, theatre, dance, film, circus …), people who love creative activities and movements
Fee (supported): 300.000VND
Language: Vietnamese, English
Registration: 04 62757 088 / 0985 538854 (Ms. Phương)
Dress: Comfotable, easy for movement
For more details, please contact Ms. Minh Thu Tel: 04-62757088, Mobile: 097 7700 869, email: life.art.vietnam@gmail.com
One Last Screening of “Crossroads: Between Vietnam and Mongolia”
Fri 10 May 2013, 8 pm
Chula
6 Nhat Chieu, near Water Park, Tay Ho, Hanoi
Come to the last screening of “Crossroads: Between Vietnam & Mongolia” with live music accompaniment this Friday.
Perrine Le Roy’s film “Crossroads: Between Vietnam and Mongolia” is a silent exploration of the daily life of both countries: from emptiness to crowds, family relationships and the everyday expressions of religion to attitudes to work. Rather than being a comparison between cultures, the film instead represents a melting pot; from a Vietnamese cyclo-driver to a Mongolian shaman’s spirit ritual, Perrine’s film brings cultures closer together.
The film will is accompanied by a live score from three talented Vietnamese musicians : Nguyen Quynh Chi (accordionist), Dinh Lan (singer) and Nguyen Thuy Dung (Zither player). And for this last performance, Bill Badger (percussion) will join them! After the screening, the musicians will play more music!
Free entrance (donations are welcome) and free sangria!
Screening of “Be Kind Rewind”
Wed 08 May 2013, 7 pm
The Hanoi Bicycle Collective
44, lane 31 Xuan Dieu Str, Hanoi
Come to the next session of Cinexin Hanoi this week with the screening of “Be Kind Rewind”.
When a bumbling movie lover becomes magnetized while attempting to sabotage a local power plant and accidentally erases all of the videotapes in the small video store where his best friend works, the pair attempt to keep the store’s loyal customer base by remaking as many of the top-renting movies as possible.
Mike (MosDef) is an employee at Be Kind Rewind, a modest mom and pop video store that is owned by Mr. Fletcher (Danny Glover). Mike’s best friend Jerry (Jack Black) works in an auto garage/junkyard directly adjacent to a local power plant. Lately Jerry has become increasingly paranoid about the effects that the power plant is having on his health. Convinced that he has developed a brain tumor from working in such close proximity to the power plant, Jerry attempts to sabotage the plant. Unfortunately for Jerry, his brain is magnetized in the process. The next time Jerry goes to visit Mike at Be Kind Rewind, the powerful magnetization emanating from his brain erases every videotape in the store. Now the only way for Mike and Jerry to be sure that Be Kind Rewind stays in business is to remake every film on the shelves before the customers notice. But when word gets out that Mike and Jerry have remade such Hollywood classics as Backto the Future, Robocop, The Lion King, and Rush Hour without permission, the store is threatened with copyright violations and forced to close its doors. In the aftermath of the closing, Mr. Fletcher and his employees discover just how loyal their customers really are when the entire neighborhood pools their resources to transform the junkyard into a legitimate movie studio and produce an entirely original film detailing the incredible adventures of a local jazz legend.
Free entry.
Opening of ‘San Art Laboratory – Session 2′
Thu 09 May 2013, 6 pmSàn Art
03 Me Linh, Dist Binh Thanh, HCMC
You are invited to the opening of ‘San Art Laboratory: Session Two’, a group exhibition by Tran Xuan Anh, Ngo Dinh Bao Bau and Nguyen Huu Tram Kha. This exhibition innovates the craft of the print; the technicalities of light and the understanding of art as an interactive experience. These works on view are the direct result of their participation in ‘San Art Laboratory’.
Screening of “Encounters at the End of the World”
Tue 07 May 2013, 7.30 pm
Snap Cafe
32 Tran Ngoc Dien, District 2, HCMC
Come to watch the film “Encounters at the End of the World” (99 minutes, Werner Herzog). In this film Herzog once again offers a poignant study of the human psyche amid haunting landscapes. Herzog was first drawn to Antarctica when he saw the underwater footage of his friend Henry Kaiser. In 2007 he was invited to film on the southern icecap by the US agency the National Science Foundation.
Herzog’s Encounters is an alternately mordant and ecstatic portrait of a harsh environment and the people who live there; not oddballs, Herzog insists, but research scientists, philosophers and vulcanologists, who we see peering into viciously active lava fields. There are the expert divers who drill 30ft vertical holes through the icecap to access its frigid, sci-fi underside, and then dive below to film. “These people only seem odd because when you look at the media and magazines, there is this kind of uniformity of people. Down there, you have characters who do not fit into magazines.”
Tickets: FREE (donations for our chosen charity Wildlife at Risk are gladly accepted)
Films do not have English subtitles and are not suitable for children.
Electronic Beat Sounds
Sat 11 May 2013, 8.30 pmSouthgate
28 Tong Duy Tan, Hanoi
Blending the instrument Violin with contemporary electronic music and DJing.
Very relaxing with electronic chillout/ jazz/ ambient.
Promises to be wonderful & magical night.
Move your body with the music of our DJ.
Artists:
VU NHAT TAN (Electronic Music)
FATB (Violin)
JANGLOA (DJ)
Probably, it is not necessary to introduce more about a famous artist in electronic music Vu Nhat Tan. He and his music have worked with a lot artists all over the world from traditional Instrument đàn tranh; đàn bầu; đàn nguyệt to violin, drum, guitar.
This time, VNTG will represent the talented violinist who comes from the young Symphony orchestra Rhapsody Philharmonic, coming for the first time with VNTG.
FatB have unlimited ablity for his instrument. He said that: “I am not hesitated to figure out the new music, playing everything if you like”
Besides, a special performance by DJ JangLoa. He has many experiences in playing music, performing in loads of events in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Known as diversified-music player: hiphop, r&b, dubstep, trap. Currently, Jangloa is the leader of young DJ group called Loop2group.
Co-Organized by: Hanoi To Go; Hanoi Grapevine
Tickets: 150k including 1 beer. Hotline: 0977 272227
Tickets and Band Line-up for ASEAN Music Festival
Sat 11 May 2013, 2 pm
American Club
19-21 Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
CAMA has announced the full line up for Artwork is Work: ASEAN Music Festival with DJ Slo-Lo, DJ Maft Sai, Mimetals and Lang Van Records’ rap super stars Minh Kien, Wowy and Nah all joining in the celebration of Asian culture on Saturday 11 May.
Molam International (Thailand)
Molam International are a one of a kind group formed by Zudrangma Records (Thailand), brought together to perform vintage molam, with 21st Century vibes. Their blend of Isan musicianship, powered by one of Bangkok’s funkiest rhythm sections, was formed by recruiting veteran molam musos like phin master Khammao Perdthanon and khaen maestro Sawai Kaewsombat and adding the drive of local rockers Piyanart Jotikasthira (bass) and Phusana Treeburut (drums). Their shows in Bangkok are a riot of furious Isan rhythms and dancing bodies as Thai traditional music is fused to the future sounds of rock. No one else in the whole world looks or sounds like this group – which is why we’re proud to have them headline ASEAN Music Festival.
MUON (Singapore)
Singaporean five-piece MUON is a musical collective delving through electronic experimentation and beat-science, fusing together bricolages spanning IDM, ambient trip-hop, and jazzy cinematic soundscapes. With four critically acclaimed albums available for download online, MUON have all the evidence they need of their creativity and talent. MUON have taken to the big stage for festivals like the Mosaic Music Festival, The People’s Party, Baybeats and represented Singaporean music at the British Council’s global music project Musicity. On May 11, MUON will again be responsible for bringing Singaporean music to a global audience at Hanoi’s first ASEAN Music Festival.
Bloodsugar Politik (Myanmar)
That’s right, they’re from Myanmar. As the country slowly opens up, Myanmar nationals are for the first time finding stages on which to share their culture with the world. The Yangon music scene is pretty much completely unknown outside of the country so the appearance of Blood Sugar Politik at an international music festival couldn’t be more timely. With more than a decade of writing energetic music together, the band – formerly known as Big Bag, are as tight as you could hope for with a fan base to prove it. Big Bag sold out stadiums before changing direction in 2010 after being introduced to foreign musical styles by international bands. The new project Bloodsugar Politik is an intoxicating blend of rock, punk, ska, and folk with lashings of energy and subtle undertones of Burmese classic rock.
Pulso (Philippines)
The Philippines is full of great musicians and bands many of whom have come to play Hanoi in the past, such as Caliph8 and Up Dharma Down. This year’s model is Pulso, an experimental ambient-driven group signed to the excellent Terno Recordings label. Pulso do melody and rhythm, matching patterns and overlaying acousitic harmonies into dreamy post-rock pieces. The Philippines love them, let’s see if they catch on with others in the ASEAN region.
18+ (Vietnam)
In Vietnam rock and metal are massive and the cream of the crop right now are 18+, five Hanoi kids on the way up. In the last year they’ve gone from unknown to blowing away fans up and down the country at Rockstorm. That’s a pretty big rise, but these home-grown Nu-Metal heroes have the sound to fill expectations. In Hanoi venues, 18+ have had young crowds go wild as their heavy sound and brutal vocals have struck the right chord with Vietnam’s youth. At ASEAN Music Festival 2013, Vietnam’s next big thing will be able to show an international audience what Vietnamese bands can do.
Mimetals (Vietnam)
Hanoi indie rockers Mimetals will open Artwork is Work: ASEAN Music Festival. The five piece band are new on the capital’s music scene but their mix of alternative rock, indie and disco did a lot to impress when they played at RockPassion’s 7 year anniversary and gave a real indication of their talent at CKX Unlimited Music Festival for over 5,000 young music fans.
Lang Van Records
US/HCMC based record label Lang Van is bringing a storm of Vietnamese talent to the festival including Minh Kien, Wowy and Nah!
Minh Kien (Lang Van Records / Vietnam)
Minh Kien has defied the doubters – most notably his parents – to become one of Vietnam’s finest young performers. The all-singing all-dancing 20 something is exactly that, with the ability to sing, dance and even beat-box.
Wowy (Lang Van Records / Vietnam)
From a street artists and break dancer, Wowy has emerged as one of the south’s toughest rappers. His acute, rough lyrics come from his upbringing in Saigon’s backstreets and feature common, in your face street-slang. Wowy changed the local media’s perception of rap with the succeses of his album Bay That Xa and went viral with 2012’s Internet sensation Sai Gon Dep Lam.
Nah (Lang Van Records / Vietnam)
Inspired by Eminem and Tupac, Nah is an underground force on Saigon’s new Hip Hop scene. Nah openly discuss social issues and his demo songs Doi, Muon Co Tien, Won’t Let You Down, and Lam Chu The Gioi are among the most visited and listened to from underground rap forums to major music streaming services. As a bilingual emcee, Nah has attracted overseas interest and really announced himself by combining his beats and flows over a simple yet sensational verse taken from a Trinh Cong Song classic.
Festival DJs
Zudrangma Records’ Maft Sai and Sub Elements’ DJ Slo-Lo have been confirmed to keep the party going on the main stage
DJ Slo-Lo (Sub Elements / Vietnam)
DJ Slo-Lo has been developing bass culture in Hanoi for as long as anyone can remember. His Sub Elements crew have been the driving forces behind making Reggae, Dancehall and Dubstep the capital’s hottest genres. Follow them on facebook and catch Slo-Lo at Artwork is Work: ASEAN Music Festival.
Maft Sai (Zudrangma Records / Thailand)
With an emphasis on music built for outside parties and the worldwide dancehall, from Kingston to Ubon, from Accra to Khon Kaen, DJ Maft Sai promises to take you on a journey through tough basslines, heavy percussion and music designed to move any crowd from around the globe.
Maft Sai is the world’s premier collector of Thai vinyl and the main authority on the genres of Luk Thung, Molam and Isan, often referred to as “Thai Funk”. At live sets in Bangkok and around South East Asia, Maft Sai combines these feet-tapping Asian forms with some of the finest roots tunes from Africa and around the world. Isan Dancehall never fails to get the party started with far out / far east sounds that you can’t hear anywhere else, brought to you in the warm glow of vinyl.
Expect Eastern sonic equations – heavy Molam, dense African breakdowns, liquid Luk Thung and rare Reggae cuts.
Tickets
Tickets can be bought on the door on the day of the event. Entrance is VND300,000 or VND100,000 with an ASEAN passport or Vietnamese ID card. Children under 12 go free.
For loads of chances to win FREE tickets, keep an eye on www.facebook.com/aseanmusicfestival or sign up to CAMA’s mailing list at www.camavietnam.org.
Screening of “Tambien la lluvia” (Even the rain)
Tue 07 May 2013, 7 pm
The Hanoi Bicycle Collective
44, lane 31 Xuan Dieu Str, Hanoi
Come to the next session of Cinexin Hanoi this week with the screening of ”Tambien la lluvia” (Even the rain).
TAMBIEN LA LLUVIA sets up an intriguing dialogue about Spanish imperialism through incidents taking place some 500 years apart, while examining the personal belief systems of the members of a film crew headed by director Sebastian (Gael Garcia Bernal) and his producer Costa (Luis Tosar) who arrive in Bolivia to make a revisionist film about the conquest of Latin America.
Set in February and March of 2000 when real-life protests against the privatization of water rocked the nation, the film reflexively blurs the line between fiction and reality in what Variety calls “a powerful, richly layered indictment of the plight of Latin America’s dispossessed.” Carlos Aduviri is dynamic as a local who is cast as a 15th century native in the film, but when the make-up and loin cloth come off, he sails into action protesting his community’s deprivation of water at the hands of the government. Meanwhile, Gael Garcia Bernal’s Idealist film director is as relentless as Werner Herzog infamously was in making FITZCARALDO, pushing ahead against all odds, ignoring the prevailing danger about to disrupt at any moment. Despite the devastation emerging around him, Sebastian seems unable to engage with any emotion over than a dogmatic desire to get his film done. And of course, the film also recalls themes in Herzog’s AGUIRRE, THE WRATH OF GOD and the film-within-a-film scenes are as brutal as any in APOCALYPTO.
Free entry.
Performance Art “The Ghosts of the Day”
Sat 11 May 2013, 9.30 – 10.30 amHanoi Rock City
27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho
The Ghosts of the Day Performance by artist Doan Minh Hoan (Dao Xuan 8 co-director with artist Dao Anh Khanh, and Vietnam’s Got Talent 2013 finalist) will be held. “The Ghosts of the Day” was created for the purpose of highlighting sun protection jackets for their lack of aesthetics and negative imagery that they create in the greater city of Hanoi.
It is my hope to bring awareness to these feelings through this performance so that a new style, look or thinking is introduced to our jacket culture. The use of sun protection clothing is not wrong, but if someone were to look at the culture of our country by just noticing people in the busy traffic with their many costumes, it would surely create a startling encounter. We should make these sun protective jackets aesthetic, giving pride and fashion to women and having them contribute to a beautiful and conscious country.
JF Garage Concert 03: J-Music for Brass Band
Fri 10 May 2013, 8 – 9 pm
Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam
27 Quang Trung
Hoàn Kiếm, Hà Nội
In celebration of the Japan – Vietnam Friendship Year 2013, the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam presents its third act of the JF Garage Concert, “J-Music for Brass Band” by Hanoi Brass Band.
Hanoi Brass Band was formed in 1998 when the original members were students of the Hanoi Conservatory of Music (the present Vietnam National Academy of Music). In 2008, the band was officially named as Hanoi Brass Band with some changes of the members.
The band consists of 6 professional musicians from Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra: Mr. Kim Xuan Hieu (Horn) as the band leader, Mr. Tran Hien (Trombone), Mr. Le Minh Chieu (Tuba), Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hai (Trumpet), Mr. Pham Van Hieu (Trumpet) and Mr. Nghiem Manh Tuan (Drums).
All members are highly capable of conveying nuance of diverse music and Mr. Pham Van Hieu in particular, supported by the Japan Foundation, he just took an intensive training at NHK Symphony Orchestra in Tokyo, Japan in December 2012, and has developed his expressiveness further.
In this JF garage concert, Hanoi Brass Band will sound brass instruments to play masterpieces of marches, jazzy tunes and popular songs of Vietnam and the world. Moreover, as one of the highlights of the concert, they will play Japanese popular songs such as “Furusato [My Country Home]” and “Okina Furudokei [Grandfather’s Clock]” in Hanoi Brass Band’s original style and arrangement.
Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam (27 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi). All free seats, first-come, first-served.
Exhibition “Comics, Manga and Co – The New German Comic Culture”
Opening: Wed 08 May, 6.30 pm
Exhibition: 09 May – 02 Jun 2013, 9 am – 7 pm
Goethe Institut
56-58 Nguyễn Thái Học
Ba Đình, Hà Nội
What do a stolen bicycle, a shortsighted rabbit named Supa-Hasi and the singer Jonny Cash have in common?
Right – nothing!
But along with other numerous protagonists they form the very colorful and multifaceted exhibition “Comics, Manga & Co. – The New German Comics Culture”. The exhibition is part of a broader series of “Europe Days 2013” events.
The exhibition of 55 different comics will take place in the Goethe-Institute Hanoi from 8th May – 2nd June 2013. It presents two generations of artists, which have been influencing the German comic culture in many different ways.
You will discover detailed and scientific drawings of Jens Harder in Alpha, which shows the evolutionary history from the Big Bang to the first humans, or the exciting film-like drawn graphic novels by Reinhard Kaiser or the girl manga by Christina Plaka – the comic book world knows (almost) no bounds!
13 artists were selected for this exhibition, whose versatile works present all important German tendencies.
Line Hoven
We are delighted to welcome one of the participating comic artists in Hanoi: Line Hoven will be our guest at the “comic talk” and will guide the audience through the exhibition and talk to young artists about German and Vietnamese comic culture. The Goethe Institute will also organize other activities for the exhibition.
Read this article of the young journalist Nguyet Phong Anh about the Vietnamese comic.
Download Symbol Vietnamese comics (PDF, 216 KB)
Activities for the exhibition
Workshop | 14.05.2013, from 9 am
under the direction of Line Hoven with Vietnamese artists
Ort | Goethe-Institut Hanoi
By invitation only
“Comic talk” | 14.05.2013, 6.30pm
with Line Hoven and Vietnamese cartoonists
Workshop | 15.05.2013, from 9am
under the direction of Line Hoven with art students of the Academy of Fine Arts
Venue | Academy of Fine Arts
Childrend program on Childrend´s day | 01.06.2013, from 9am, full-day
Venue | Goethe-Institut Hanoi
With registration, (Please send registration to Ms. Do Thuy Thuy.Do@hanoi.goethe.org, Tel. 04.3734 2251/2/3 (Ext. 9) until 30th May)
Reggae Funk with South Rakkas Crew
Sat 11 May, 7 pmHanoi Rock City
27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho
HRC presents Mad Decent’s don of digital dancehall-electro reggae funk: Jamaican born, California raised Dennis D-Rakkas – leader of South Rakkas Crew.
Diplo and Timberlake? Tricky and Michael Jackson? M.I.A and Thom Yorke? Deerhoof and Elephant Man? Beck to The Bug? Just one name links up this diverse, groundbreaking posse: forget Kevin Bacon – when it comes to six degrees of the most cutting-edge music production out there, there’s only one name. South Rakkas Crew.
Heading to Hanoi to bruise up Bass Streets on Sat 11th May, South Rakkas Crew will bring the hype with a world famous live set of rugged dancehall, shameless pop and rude riddims on their 10 year worldwide anniversary tour.
“South Rakkas Crew make some of the most electrifying dance music on the planet” – The Guardian.
“When it comes to knowing what mashes a dance, few production outfits can match South Rakkas Crew” – Pitchfork.
South Rakkas first gained fame for their blazing dancehall riddims (“Clappas,” “Red Alert,” “Bionic Ras,” Chinkuzi,” anyone?), which brought production work for stars like Vybz Karte, Mr. Vegas, Elephant Man. But it’s not for nothing that XLR8R recently praised South Rakkas for their “boundary-pushing” powers; indeed these futuristic rhythm killers can’t be held down to any one sound or style. South Rakkas Crew can flex from Beenie Man and Bounty Killer one moment, T-Pain the next, and then on to the likes of M.I.A., Lily Allen, Duran Duran, Justin Timberlake, Warrior Queen, Britney Spears and Shakira – all of whom have been touched by South Rakkas’ edgy studio savvy.
South-Rakkas-Crew-HRC-portrait
★ ★ BLAZING LINE UP ★ ★
On by far the biggest Bass Streets line up ever, South Rakkas Crew will be left with something chunky to chew on themselves as a mash of Hanoi’s own biggest, baddest local live and electronic ragga & bass talent take the stage in support -
Live music from
★ Raggamuffins ★
DJ set from local d’n'b legend, Synergy’s
★ Vaughan ★
Monster bass tunes from the one and only
★ Dirty Fingrz ★
Live art from the city’s spray kings
(names tba)
Live dance performance from belly shakers
★ S-Studio ★
And the female touch from lethal bass queen
★ Lethal ZiLO ★
Plus our very special guest, straight out of Bristol jungle and drum ‘n’ bass diamond
★ Leon Remidy ★
Over a decade behind the decks and mic, things really took off in 2006 for Remidy MC with sizable gigs mc’ing for the likes of ZINC, GROOVERIDER, HYPE, BARON, KENNY KEN to name a few, This gave the confidence and reassurance that the hard work was paying off and ravers were feeling his style, with more hard work he made a more sizable contribution to the music he had so much passion for. 2007 gave Remidy a handful of resident slots in Cardiff, Bristol, Birmingham and Southampton
After moving to Bristol in 2008 Remidy MC was being recognized as a solid versatile host and crowd pleasing vocalist, picked up by all the promotions and movements that mattered he soon engraved himself in the prolific world-famous Drum&bass Bristol scene.
In 2009/2010 Remidy also found himself with many UK festival bookings to add to his credentials such as GLASTONBURY, BOARDMASTERS and BESTIVAL hosting for such acts as HIGH CONTRAST, STANTON WARRIORS, LONDON ELEKTRICITY and NERO to name a few.
★ ★ SOUTH RAKKAS CREW ★★
Thanks to our supporters:
- Yan TV
- Hanoi Grapevine
Tickets
FREE ENTRY BEFORE 9PM! 100k after (half price with valid student card)
‘Encounter Maps’ Interactive Live Performance
Encounter Testimony: 07 May 2013
Exhibition & Open Scene: 7 – 11 pm
Hanoi Rock City
27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho
Hanoi Rock City presents the interactive performance ‘Encounter Maps’, acting by Clémence Bardaine and Natacha Milosevic.
This project is born from the meeting between Clémence Bardaine, plastic artist, and Natacha Milosevic, actress and director; both from artistic backgrounds as diverse as similar, but certainly animated by the same desire; the need to say, experiment, to embody, to try, to fail, over and over again. We talk about the encounter, precisely that one which we tested and questioned in our work << Come, go, stay >> in 2012. For the encounter to happen there must be, of course, two persons…
We invite to be one of her.
Encounter Maps is an experimental work based on the encounter between two people, face to face at both ends of a sheet of paper. Both actors are equipped with tools for tracing such as charcoal, emulating an extention of the hands.
A sheet of paper as a stage traces as words and you as actor. The story: our encounter.
We invite you to face us to draw together, and through this four hands drawing trace the path of our dialogue on paper.
We consider the drawing as an x-ray of our experience of the moment. Each meeting paper will be filmed.
An exhibition and a projection will be the object of a second event. We will propose to the participants to react about the experience, the being purpose is to generate with the participants, spaces for reflection and transmission of the rapport between one to another.
Exhibition and Award Ceremony of the Drawing Contest “What Your New Year Looks Like”
Exhibition: 04 & 05 May 2013, 10 am – 5 pm
Award Ceremony: Sun 05 May 2013, 9 am – 11 am
Flag Tower of Hanoi (Military History Museum of Vietnam)
28A Dien Bien Phu, Ha Noi
You are invited to the exhibition and award ceremony of the drawing contest “What your new year looks like”.
Theme of the competition: When the New Year comes, adults often have their worries, plans, goals or desire. How about children? We want to create a playground so that they can freely express their thoughts, personality and reveal what they want for their own NEW YEAR.
For more information please contact: nammoicuacon@tohe.vn
Exhibition “CHOE’S ARTWORKS”
Opening: Sat 04 May, 10 am
Exhibition: 04 – 31 May 2013
Tu do Gallery
53 Ho Tung Mau Str, Dist 1, HCMC
In this exhibition “CHOE ARTWORKS,” we are pleased to introduce the two collections “Women of my Country“ and “Savigny Le Temple,” which have been held by the artist’s family. Though these collections have been exhibited outside the country, this is the first time they are presented to the Vietnamese public. In addition, we will also showcase several of Choe’s paintings.
Choe (Nguyen Hai Chi) was an internationally acclaimed cartoonist; an artist who painted and sold multiple types of artwork: oil on canvas, silk painting, watercolor on rice-paper… He was also a writer, poet, and composer.
Sat 04 May 2013, 8 pm
Vietnam National Academy of Music
77 Hao Nam, Hanoi
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09 and 10 May 2013, 8 pm
Hanoi Opera House
01 Trang Tien, Hanoi
The Munich Chamber Choir, under the direction of Philipp Amelung, is recognized as one of the best choirs in Germany. All members are professional singers, who perform regularly as soloists in Germany and abroad. Besides the major choral-symphonic works by Bach, Händel, Mozart, Beethoven or Brahms the Munich Chamber Choir repeatedly performs works of contemporary composers or old masters. With this special repertoire the Munich Chamber Choir is regarded as a unique ambassador for German choral music in international concert halls.The Munich Chamber Choir is playing several concerts in Vietnam. A lecture by Philipp Amelung and a workshop held by Munich Chamber Choir members at the Vietnam National Academy of Music complement the concert program.
Artistic director and conductor: Philipp Amelung
A capella Concert: 500 years German Choral music
Saturday 04th May, 20h
Vietnam National Academy of Music
Free Admission
The musical journey leads from Munich with Orlando di Lasso, across Leipzig with Johann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn and Robert Schumann through to the Rhineland with Heinrich Kaminski. With this journey through more than 500 years of musical history, the Munich Chamber Choir presents some jewels of the greatest composers of the German choral tradition.
Free tickets are available from 10am, Monday, 06th May at: Goethe Institut.
In celebration of Europe Day, the EU-Delegation and the Goethe-Institut invite to a concert: Munich Chamber Choir is going to perform two master works by Ludwig van Beethoven together with the choir and orchestra of the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet and with singers of the Vietnam National Academy of Music.
Program:
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
Mass in C major for Soli, Chorus and Orchestra, op.86
Choral Fantasy in C minor for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra
For further information under:http://www.goethe.org/vietnam
“Cultural Color” Night
Sat 04 May 2013, 7.00 – 9.00 pm
CVTD Volunteer House
No. 403 Room, 4th floor, Licogi 18 Apartment
Quang Minh Industrial Zone
Me Linh Dist., Hanoi
(on the Bac Thang Long – Noi Bai Highway, near Melinh Plaza Complex)
Wind-down Club is one of the most relaxing destinations for all of those who are keen on meeting foreign friends no matter where they come from and experiencing cultural difference.
The event is expected to be a bridge to shorten the gap among people, countries and religions. Our first event is called “Cultural Colours” in which people have chance to experience a friendly atmosphere among varied cultures.
Program
+ Film screening on daily life of northern ethnic minority.
+ Interactive cultural performance about Muong-people community.
+ Free-talk session to make friends.
Free admission.
How to register: Feel free to contact
Tel: 04.6329 2996
Ms. Niem: (+84) 974 989 037
Direction
- Google map: http://goo.gl/maps/0Al8s (nearby Melinh Plaza)
- Bus number 07: Cầu Giấy – Nội Bài (available until 10pm from Nội Bài airport)
Screening of “Adrift” at TPD
Fri 03 May, 8pm
Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents
51 Tran Hung Dao Str (4th floor), Hanoi
TPD Center will organize a program on ‘Friday Night with Vietnam Cinema’ with the screening of the film Adrift (director Bui Thac Chuyen).
About Adrift (2009)
Director: Bui Thac Chuyen
Cast: Do Thi Hai Yen, Duy Khoa, Pham Linh Dan, Johnny Tri Nguyen
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 mins
Plot: Duyen is getting married. She thinks she loves her fiance, who is two years younger. But what does that actually mean? The tempestuous wedding ends without romance. The naive bridegroom turns out to be a mother’s boy. He is carried into the bedroom blind drunk and is later incapable of consummating the marriage. Through a jealous girlfriend, Duyen finds herself in the circles of a charming man of the world who has no respect for faithfulness or morality and who awakens confusing feelings in her. The inexperienced husband has meanwhile crossed the path of a teenage girl who fled her father.
Awards:
- FIPRESCI Prize Award – Venice Film Festival
- Three nomination of Asia film award for best scrift writer, Best Director of photographie, Best Composer.
- Gold Kite for Best Cinematography – Vietnam Cinema Association
- Golden Kite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Vietnam Cinema Association
Agenda
- 19:30: Reception
- 20:00: Screening of the film Adrift (with English Subtitle)
Booking:
- Via email (tpdmovie@gmail.com).
- Directly at TPD Center
- Via phone
Methods of contribution
- Direct donation at TPD Center (for direct booking method).
- Suggested Donation 50,000 VND
The Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents was established with the purposes of designing and implementing programs to assist and develop movie talents and other activities for the development of Vietnamese cinema.
Discussion about Director Bong Joon Ho
Sat 04 May 2013, 2 pm
Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents
51 Tran Hung Dao Str (4th floor), Hanoi
This Saturday, TPD will hold a discussion about Korean director Bong Joon-Ho and screen his film Memories of Murder (2003)
Program:
* 2 pm: discussion about directore Bong Joon-Ho (in Vietnamese)
* 2. 30 pm: screening of short films and full-length film Memories of Murder
From May, TPD is calling for a small contribution from audience to support the center’s operation.
For students (with valid student cards), please contribute a minimum of VND 10,000; for audience that have been working, please contribute a minimum of VND 20,000. Your contribution will go directly to our young filmmakers’ fund.
About director Bong Joon-Ho
Bong Joon-Ho was born on 14 September 1969. Although his career only consists of 4 full-length films and a few short films, Bong Joon-Ho currently is regarded as one of the most famous and successful directors in Korea and Asia.
His full-length films including Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000), Memories of Murder, (2003), The Host (2006) and Mother (2009) have won many international awards and left huge impact on the audience.
In 2013, together with two other Korean directors Park Chan Wook and Kim Jee-woon, he has been working to make a break into Hollywood with 3 new films. The plan is that his film Snowpiercer will be screened in North America at the end of the year.
Free admission.
Fundraiser Night at Umbrella – Keep that Funk Alive
Sat 4 May, 8 pm
Umbrella Bar
61 Ma May, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Hoa Duc Cong (or CK Animation) is a talented dancer, well-known in the Vietnamese hip-hop scene. This successful 22 year old, has won several awards for his great dance skills and has been acknowledged as the next-big-thing in both Vietnam and worldwide. He has been an amazing inspiration to others who also have big dreams of dancing hip-hop.
Although CK has achieved a lot of success under the stage light, hardly anyone knows that he was born with just 1 kidney. He has a small physique, but has always seemed to be healthy, therefore his family only found out about his condition when he turned 16 – however by then it was too late. His disease had reached the last stage of renal failure. So for the past 6 years, CK has been bravely living with dialysis, 3 times a week.
From the day CK’s family found out about his disease, his family has been doing their best to keep CK alive. His father is a xe-om driver, who has been working hard his whole life to support his family. But year after year, with old age creeping in, he has no longer been able to provide any financial support. The whole family’s income now depends on his mother’s small shop outside a temple in Vietnam.
Dialysis prices have been increasing and to save CK’s life, his family has sold all of their belongings.
The money CK has been able to make through dancing and teaching dance classes could only merely get him through the day, but what he really needs is a kidney transplant.
Which would save his life and keep his bright star shining among us. We, his friends, fans and family, hope that with this fundraiser we can keep CK dancing, making his dream come true and inspiring others with his amazing strength and positivity.
To make CK’s transplant possible we have organized this Fundraiser Night, full of exciting events and are hoping that you will attend and help us save CK’s life.
8 PM
DJ TEAJAY (Milkyway-Sub Elements-Hanoi)
9 PM-10.30 PM
SO GOOD FUSION BAND LIVE (Hanoi)
Luong Duy -guitar bass
Hai Phong -keyboard
Hoang Phong-drum
Minh Truong-violin
&
KAANGKUN- Vocals
10:30PM-Midnight
DJ SPECTRUM (Waxworks, London-Sub Elements)
Donation method:
There will be a donation station at Umbrella Bar where you can make your donations, no matter how big or small.
In addition to our night filled with music there will also be a station with make up products of big brands from Europe and USA provided by Allure store. All the profits from the make up sales as well as the donation station will go to CK’s transplant fund.
Join our Fundraiser Night to listen to great music, donate to a meaningful cause or simple come to give CK a little bit of mental support.
Book Donation and Auction: Old Books Light Up Dark Homes
Donation time: 15 Apr – 03 May 2013
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Auction Day: 05 May
Many Different Tastes Coffee – Pandora City
1 Truong Chinh, Tan Phu, HCMC
Old and forgotten books of one person may bring knowledge and joy to another person. More specially, old books as a funding source for ‘the Sun in a Bottle’ project can help bringing a low-cost and sustainable source of light to poor communities.
You are encouraged to donate your books and/or join our book auction event!
Additional info on “The Sun in a Bottle” project:
Based on a simple principle: a recycled clean & clear bottle filled up with water and chlorine is installed partly above and partly below a metal roof. During the daytime, sunlight streams into the water, refracting and illuminating dark interiors with a spectrum equivalent to a 55-60 W light bulb.
First carried out in Brazil and the Philippines.
Tested successfully in District 4, Vietnam.
Kids - Old Books Light Up Dark Homes _HG
When and how to donate?
In HCMC
1. Contact Ms. Chau Nhi directly by 03 May
Cell: 0977 092 077
Email: chaunhi.thoi@gmail.com
2. Many Different Tastes Coffee’s outlets
- 420 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai St., Dist. 3
- B2-K7 Vincom Center A, 171 Dong Khoi St., Dist. 1
- Ground Floor, Area A, Pandora City, 1 Truong Chinh St., Tan Phu Dist
3. Café Song xanh, 64 Ho Hao Hon St., Dist. 1
In Hanoi, contact Ms. Thuy by 02 May.
Cell 01214051411
No. 412 – A2 building – Thanh Xuan Bac (near Construction Hospital)
Screening of Puzzle
Fri 03 May 2013, 8 pmL’Espace
24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
Welcome to the screening of “Puzzle” (Viet nam, France, 2013, 38’) by director Tran Phuong Thao, Swann Dubus. The film as an “extraordinary fate for young singers from France and Vietnam”. For more information, you can see below:
Puzzle band began its story two years ago: It’s a story about music friendship blossomed among 4 French people who love Vietnam and 8 Vietnamese people who find French language and culture very charming. Since establishment in 2010, every month, this amateur band performs a cabaret music night at the French Cultural Center in Hanoi. With more than 100 songs for a growing and enthusiastic audience, Puzzle now is ready for a new music project with depth and creativity.
Cast: Cédric Drouard, Diana Fournier, Bui Thai Linh, Nguyen Đuc Viet Vuong, Đinh Thi Lan, Claire Castelli, Le Vu Dieu Lan, Vo Khanh Linh, Ly Mai An, David Cousin, Vu Ngoc Han, Nguyen Xuan Son, Ania Topor
Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle
Tickets:
Ticket price: 20 000 VND
Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 10 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
Screening of “Les Femmes du 6e Étage”
Fri 10 May 2013, 8 pm
L’Espace
24 Trang Tien, Ha Noi
You are invited to the screening of the movie “Les Femmes du 6e Étage” – ” The ladies on 6th floor ” (French, 2011, 106’) directed by Philippe Le Guay. According to the JDD, this is “a sophisticated, clever and funny comedy”. For more information, you can see below:
About the film: Paris in the ’60s, Jean-Louis Joubert – a stern stock broker, the man of the house where family members are « cramped », discovered a fun group of Spanish women who lived on the 6th floor of his high – class building.
Maria, a young woman who works in the building helped him to discover an open rural world, in contrast to the dry attitude and gesture in his living. Affected by the lively woman, he let go and taste the emotion of the simple pleasures. However, is it possible for a person to change his life totally at the age of 45?
Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle.
Ticket
Price: 20 000 VND
For members of L’Espace and students: 10 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
Gulliver Travels to Vietnam
ADGE and TNT Theatre Britain presents
Gulliver Travels
by Jonathan Swift
directed by Paul Stebbings
Performances in English with Vietnamese subtitles
HANOI OPERA HOUSE
01 Trang Tien, Hanoi
Tue Wed 08 May 2013, 8 pm
HCMC OPERA HOUSE
No. 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC
10 and 11 May 2013, 8 pm
Thu Fri 10 May 2013, 11 am
GULLIVER’S TRAVELS has been called the greatest satirical work ever written – in an age where the world once again seems to have turned upside down Swift’s caustic wit and irreverent honesty have never been more relevant.
GULLIVER’S TRAVELS is often thought of as a children’s story, but has never been anything of the sort! TNT rescue this literary masterpiece from the pygmies who tried to turn it into a juvenile entertainment and create a play that asks us the very mature questions that Swift was posing three hundred years ago: what is the moral basis of government? What is the value of money? What is the aim of science? And finally, when humans behave like vicious animals why should they be valued higher than beasts? Each of these questions is addressed by Swift in his travels to four different lands – not only Lilliput. TNT dramatise each of the four journeys and because satire is only sharp if it is contemporary, we naturally apply Swift’s critique to our own troubled world.
If the themes of GULLIVER’S TRAVELS are deeply serious the form is comic (even hilarious) and always thrilling. This is one of the greatest adventure stories, a travellers tale that is all the more exciting for being a fiction. It might even be described as the world’s first science fiction classic. The TNT production employs comedy, acrobatics, stilts, live music and razor sharp dialogue to explore Swift’s masterpiece and our own (collapsing?) world. TNT are probably the most popular international touring theatre, performing a dozen productions in forty countries on three continents this season, ranging from Shakespeare to contemporary dramas.
Director Paul Stebbings updates his highly successful 1996 production of GULLIVER’S TRAVELS to challenge the modern audience and provide a sparkling evening of satire that promises to tickle the belly and trouble the mind….Lilliput ahoy!
This production of GULLIVER travels across Europe and Asia for eight months visiting some 20 countries from Indonesia to Britain and Korea to Malta.
Tickets and Information:
Ticket prices: 600 000 VND for adults (night performance)/500 000 VND for adults (day performance)/300 000 VND for students pupils. Prices are for ALL seats.
You can buy tickets:
In Hanoi: Box office, Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien, Hanoi
- Vietnam Performing Arts Centre, 6th Floor, 32 Nguyen Thai Hoc St., Hanoi . Tel.: (04) 3747 8658
In HCMC: Box office at HCMC Opera House (left wing), No. 7 Công trường Lam Sơn, Dist. 1. Tel:(08)38299976. Mob: 0915 00 57 79
For more information, you can contact: VIETNAM PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
(Dept. of Performing Arts – Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)
6th Floor, 32 Nguyen Thai Hoc St., Hanoi
Tel/Fax : (+84-4) 3747 8658
Mobile: +84 (0) 915 005 779
Email: gma@adg-europe.com, www.adg-europe.com
Artwork is Work: ASEAN Music Festival
Sat 11 May 2013, 2 pm
American Club
19 – 21 Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
The United States Embassy Hanoi and CAMA Vietnam are proud to announce the inaugural Artwork is Work: ASEAN Music Festival. This celebration of creative, Asian youth culture will take place in Hanoi on May 11 featuring bands from the ASEAN region as well as art and community groups from within Hanoi.
Making their way to the festival are a host of top quality musicians all looking to showcase the sounds of their country. Festival performers include garage rockers Blood Sugar Politik (Myanmar), traditional Thai funk act Molam International (Thailand), the post-rock algorithms of Pulso (Philippines), Vietnam’s nu-metal heroes 18+ (Vietnam) and genre-defying electronic sound artists Muon (Singapore). Besides non-stop live music on the main stage, the festival will feature a creative arts market run by the Hanoi Flea Market and a visual arts center curated by Hanoi’s Onion Cellar collective.
As well as promoting pride in the cultural vibrancy of modern ASEAN nations, the festival is also intended to highlight respect for artists in Asia via Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). IPR represents a vital part of the US-Vietnam Bilateral Trade Agreement as well as a core responsibility for countries joining the WTO. But the issue is far from just another international obligation, IPR is a critical requirement for any country to develop technologically-advanced industries and promote creativity and innovation among its people.
Protecting a nation’s creative rights is vital to the development of homegrown industries in arts and technology. For the sake of composers, performing artists, writers, painters, computer programmers, caricaturists, musicians, illustrators and other creators of original works, Artwork is Work: ASEAN Music Festival seeks to highlight the importance of intellectual property rights enforcement in ASEAN countries.
Tickets
Tickets for the event will be available on the door.
For more details, visit CAMA’s website and Facebook event.
Watch CAMA Festival 5 (2011)
Watch performance of Molam International (Thailand)
Rock Show “Summer Songs”
Sat 11 May 2013, 8 pm
L’Espace
24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
You are invited to Jazz Rock guitar from 3 regions at L’Espace. Guitarists: Cong Danh, Cao Minh Duc, Nguyen The Vinh, Nguyen Cuong, Nguyen Van Tuan and the symphony of PHAN NAM BAND. The program introduces the solo guitar works majorly by performing artists or composing variations from the international artists’ works.
Sticking to a guitar with a passion over the time, the performers in this program have the hard work of the same genre of music that they love. Either being trained through academic schools or being self-study, they have achieved the target goal that every guitarist pursued: A SOLO Guitarist!
Five artists who are from the North, Central and South region of Vietnam will gather in “SUMMER SONGS” and bring the heat to the concert with all the found and improvisation of their own compositions as well as the variable works from the classic works.
Solo guitarists:
Cong Danh (HCM city)
Cao Minh Duc (Da Nang)
Nguyen The Vinh (Ha Noi)
Nguyen Cuong (Ha Noi)
Nguyen Van Tuan (Ha Noi)
With the symphony of PHAN NAM BAND
Tickets:
Ticket price: 120 000 VND
Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 60 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
Screening of “Brendan et le Secret de Kells”
Fri 15 May 2013, 8 pm
L’Espace
24 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội
Welcome to the screening of “Brendan et le Secret de Kells” (Brendan and the secret of Kells - French, Belgium, Ireland, 2009, 75’) by director Tomm Moore.
Please read more information about the film in French here or refer to the Vietnamese version of this post.
Language: French with Vietnamese subtitle
Tickets:
Ticket price: 20 000 VND
Special price for members of L’Espace and students: 10 000 VND
Tickets are available at L’Espace.
International Seasports Festival in Vung Tau
7 – 19 May 2013
Vung Tau City, Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province
In accordance with implementing the Government’s policy on marine economic development strategy of Vietnam, contributing to raise awareness among the people and enhance the awareness of the international community of sovereign seas and islands of Vietnam, enhancing the awareness of leading role and position of Vietnamese marine economic sectors in the new period to strengthen the economic, security and defense of the country.
You won’t be bored, various activities:
• Carnival
• Golf tournament
• Opening ceremony
• Exhibition and fairs
• Forum and workshop international conference
• International music performance
• Lighting garden
• Closing ceremony/ gala dinner
Through the activities of the first seaport Festival in Vietnam to introduce mechanisms and potential policies to promote seaports, Vietnam’s sea tourism, to strengthen trade promotion trade & investment, capacity building and attracting investment, to create opportunities for investors at home and abroad to meet and prospect for investment opportunities, economic development, of the Vietnamese maritime industry. At the same time, introducing products, equipment and advanced technology in the world for construction and development of the Vietnamese seaport; training & supply of specialized human resources, marketing promotion for the logistics industry , maritime, import, export and modernize customs procedures according to international standards. On the other hand, to bring the opportunity to exchange experiences on management of commercial port, connecting carriers and logistics systems, developing strategies of urban and seaports in Vietnam.
The first seaport festival in Vietnam will be held in Ba Ria – Vung Tau, opening up opportunities for cooperation, investment, attract financing, creating more favorable conditions for the port development, urban construction port in Ba Ria – Vung Tau towards the future-oriented development planning of Vietnam seaport system, which has been approved by the Prime Minister through decision No. 2190/QD -dated 02/12/2009; improving the position and importance of transshipment port in Ba Ria – Vung Tau to be competitive in time and cost companring to ports such as Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan …
Ba Ria – Vung Tau basically meet the conditions of infrastructure, facilities, human resources and experience in organizing events to successfully organize the first Seaport in Vietnam, thereby contributing to the economic development of Vietnam’s sea in accordance with the direction of the Government.
Performance of Famous Oratorio MESSIAH
08 and 09 May 2013, 8 pm
HCMC Opera House
No. 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC
You are invited to the performance of the full version of the famous oratorio MESSIAH by GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL (one of the greatest composers of baroque music period). This is one of the masterpieces in music history and has been performed regularly worldwide, especially at Christmas. This is the premiere of this masterpiece in Ho Chi Minh city.
The performance has four famous international voices from Norway: Ditte Marie Bræin (soprano), Siri Torjesen (alto), Magnus Staveland (tenor), Halvor Melien (bass) and about ten other artists from two famous bands: Trondheim Solistene and Kongelige Norske Marines Musikkorps. Handel’s Messiah will be conducted by Lars Notto Birkeland who had the successful debut of the Opera Dido and Aeneas in Viet Nam with HBSO last year.
Conductor: Lars Notto Birkeland
Soprano: Ditte Marie Bræin, Cho Hae Ryong, Vo Thuy Ngoc Tuyen, Nguyen Thi Thanh Nga
Alto: Siri Torjesen, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen
Tenor: Magnus Staveland, Pham Trang
Bass: Halvor Melien, Doan Thanh Minh
Harpsichord: Christian Kjos
Language coach: Paul Arlidge
Vocal coach: Siri Torjesen
Orchestra arrangement: Ly Giai Hoa
Guests from orchestra: Trondheim Solistene and Kongelige Norske Marines Musikkorps
Tickets
Ticket price: 650,000 – 550,000 – 400,000 – 150,000 VND (for students only)
All tickets are available at:
Ticket Counter, HCMC Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera, 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC, Tel: 08. 38237419, email: info@hbso.org.vn.
Concert with Royal String Quartet
Tue 07 May 2013, 8 pm
Youth Theater
11 Ngo Thi Nham, Hanoi
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Hanoi would like to invite you to enjoy a concert performed by Royal String Quartet on the occasion of the Polish National Day, 3rd May 2013.
The Royal String Quartet is one of the most dynamically developing string quartets in the world today. Its repertoire combines outstanding musical works of the past with contemporary music, bravely pushing musical genres. The Royal String Quartet receives enthusiastic reviews for its interpretations of classics but it also plays an important part in promoting lesser known Polish music. The Quartet collaborates with exceptional artists from different genres of music and is not afraid to cross over into the realm of pop culture.
The international career of the Royal String Quartet started with the invitation to join BBC Radio 3’s prestigious New Generation Artists scheme. With the nomination for the Royal Philharmonic Society Chamber Music Award, a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award and success in competitions in Kuhmo and Banff, the Quartet has been a regular guest in the most renowned concert halls in the world (Wigmore Hall in London, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Konzerthaus in Vienna and Berlin) and has also been invited to such international festivals as the BBC Proms, Aldeburgh, City of London and Schleswig Holstein. The RSQ has been Quartet-in-Residence at Queen’s University Belfast since Autumn 2012.
The RSQ records mainly for Hyperion with albums of the music of Szymanowski, Lutosławski, Penderecki and Henryk Mikołaj Górecki. Covering over 10 albums, the discography of the Quartet shows versatility and passion for pushing the boundaries of classical music, jazz, pop or electronic music.
The Royal String Quartet will perform at the Youth Theatre, Hanoi at 8p.m on 7/5/2013.
Free tickets are available from 25/04/2013 at:
- The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Hanoi, 3 Chua Mot Cot
- Goethe- Institut Hanoi (after 9a.m), 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc. Please note that Goethe- Institut Hanoi will be closed from 29/4 to 1/5/2013.
Concerts of Eric Legnini and Son Quartette
Hanoi: Sat 11 May 2013, 8 pm
Hanoi Opera House
01 Trang Tien Str, Hanoi
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HCMC: Thu 09 May 2013, 8 pm
HCMC Conservatory of Music
112 Nguyen Du Str, Dist 1, HCMC
Eric LEGNINI, one of the most talented pianists of international jazz ‘s scene, will perform in Ho Chi Minh City on May 9th and May 11th 2013 in Hanoi in the program of Europe Days in Vietnam and on the occasion of 20th anniversary of the execution of Cultural Cooperation Agreement between the Social Republic of Vietnam ‘s Government and Community of Francophone Belgium ‘s Government.
Performers:
Eric Legnini: piano – Thomas Bramerie: contrabass
Franck Agulhon: drum – Hugh Coltman: vocal
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Eric Legnini was born in 1970 near the Liège city in Belgium. He began studying piano at the age of 6 and discovered jazz in the 80s of the previous century, from that moment this kind of music became great passion and the reason for life. At the age of 18, he came to the America to satisfy his dream of drowning in magical sounds of this country, especially his idol Herbie Hancock. After that, he returned to teach piano at the Brussels Academy of Music, but shortly after that, he decided to be on stage and never leave his paradise from then on.
He met and worked with generation of the most famous jazz artists such as Stefano Di Battista, Belmondo brothers, Paco Jerry, Milton Nascimento and many other great names of this genre, along with them, he performs on the biggest stage of the world. He also accompanied with piano for many famous singers such as Carla Bruni, Claude Nougaro, Lian Foly …
Essentiels – his debut album was produced in 1990 and then, 10 music CDs were made. All CDs are welcomed by critics and music lovers, all were charmed by his virtuosity and endless creativity.
The Belgian Jazz pianist never stops trying to explore the mood of creation that varies among soul music, gospel, blues and jazz. Recently, he combines his talents with two other famous musicians, musician Thomas Bramerie who plays contrabass and drummer Franck Agulhon. With the latest album of the trio named Sing twice, a very attractive CD, a mix of jazz, pop and African melodies, he has invited three renowned vocals: British singer Hugh Coltman, Malian female singer Mamani Keita and the US-Japan female singer Emi Meyer. Eric Legnini desire to play hard, 200% to even 300% of strength for the music!
In 2005 Eric won Legnini «Django D’OR», in 2006, he won the «Octave Music” and in 2011, he won the “Glorious Music” for Jazz album of the year.
In addition to the concert in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Eric Legnini will have a Master class with students at Ho Chi Minh City Academy of Music on May 10th , from 9 am to 11.30 am.
(Eric Legnini played in Hanoi once in 2011 and Grapevine’s Jazz reviewer Paul Zetter wrote a piece about him here.)
Free Tickets to Concerts (Limited tickets) will be available from 02 May at:
Hanoi: Wallonie-Bruxelles Delegation in Vietnam
Daeha Building (5th floor, # 505)
360 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi
Tel. (04) 3.831.52.41
HCMC: Department of Regional Chamber of Wallonie in Ho Chi Minh City
C / o Gemadept Tower, 11th Floor, Room 1103
6 Le Thanh Ton Street – District 1 – Ho Chi Minh City
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