Belgian techno DJ to perform in HCM City

The Heart Beat Saigon will present Amelie Lens, a techno DJ and producer from Belgium, at The Observatory on December 16.

She will perform alongside another Belgian DJ, Farrago, as part of their Asian tour.

Lens became well-known after the release of her single Exhale, which won a silver medal in the Best Songs category at the 2016 Red Bull Elektropedia Awards.

The single is taken from her EP Lyase released earlier this year.

The event will also feature resident DJ Chris Wolter and visual artist Erol.

The show will start at 9pm at the music club located at 7 Nguyễn Tất Thành Street, District 1. Entrance is free untill 11pm and VNĐ150,000 after that. 

Weekend buffet to charm gastronomers

The “Cuisine of the Southern Reclamation” buffet featuring hundreds of South Vietnam's dishes will be held at Binh Quoi Tourist Village 1 in Ho Chi Minh City’ Binh Thanh District from December 16-18.
 
The event is aimed to celebrate the 18th anniversary of the cuisine program. Binh Quoi Tourist Village, a subsidiary of Saigontourist Holding Company, has organized the first “Cuisine of the Southern Reclamation” buffet program in December, 1998 to mark the 300th anniversary of  Saigon-HCM City. 

The event has become one of the most favorite venues for families, particularly overseas Vietnamese and international tourists in the city over the past 18 years.

The weekend buffet will introduce more than 100 delicious dishes of the Southern region and include many cultural activities, such as reproduction of a countryside market and the living in the rural area, traditional music performances, folk games and others.

British bass producer to perform in HCM City

British DJ and bass producer Conrank will appear at his first ever show in Việt Nam at Piu Piu bar and club in HCM City on December 9.

Conrank, who lives in Shanghai, China, specialises in experimental bass music and achieved fame with his breakout performance at the Secret Garden Music Party in 2010.

He has performed at music festivals across Europe, Asia, the US, and Australia. His new extended play “Hemispheres” was released on American DJ Shadow’s imprint Liquid Amber.

The performance will begin at 9pm. Tickets are available at www.ticketbox.vn. Piu Piu is at 97 Hai Bà Trưng Street, District 1.

British artist showcases work in HCM City

HCM City-based British illustrator Patrick M Davies will display his works featuring various creatures at Indika Saigon on December 9.

The works in “Unnatural” will explore nature and surrealism through illustrations. Davies will also present a live painting performance along with music by local DJs.

The exhibition will be held from 8pm to 11pm at 43 Nguyễn Văn Giai Street in District 1. Entry is free.

Fine Arts Assn organises sculpture exhibition to usher in New Year

Sixty-four sculptures about life, love and spring are on display at an exhibition organised by the HCM City Fine Arts Association.

The exhibition Con Người và Không Gian Sống Hiện Đại (People and Modern Life) displays sculptures in bronze, wood, glass and other materials.

The works have been selected from the latest collections of 50 veteran and young artists in the region. Some of the works are two or more metres long.

Sculptor Phạm Đình Tiến, winner of the association’s Sculpture Awards 2016, said that sculptors faced challenges selling their work because of the large size of many of the pieces.

"We want a big open space to display our works. Public places and parks in big cities should include quality sculptures," he said.   

Tiến’s prize-winning work, Cuộn (Roll), in mixed media and two metres long, is part of the exhibition.

Con Người Và Không Gian Sống Hiện Đại is on show at the Văn Thánh Tourist Park at 48/10 Điện Biên Phủ Street in Bình Thạnh District until January 15. Entrance is free.

Walking tour to hit Hà Nội highlights

On December 18, the Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will host a city walk for those looking to explore Ba Ðình and the “French Colonial Quarter”.

From 9.30am to 12pm, the English-speaking tour will give an overview of the changes to Hà Nội that started in the French period (1869-1954). The tour will touch on the development of the education system, town planning and architecture (including that of the political and diplomatic centre) as well as other information regarding past and present Hà Nội.

Starting at Chu Văn An School (established by the French as the High School of the Protectorate, and now one of the oldest institutions for secondary education in Indochina), the group will make their way to the iconic Ba Ðình Square and discuss about the key government buildings in the area. The tour will then stroll along Chùa Một Cột Street and the surrounding avenues, passing former villas now home to various embassies. The leisurely walk will continue to Ðiện Biên Phủ and into Hoàng Diệu streets, ending at Cửa Bắc (North Gate) and the Cửa Bắc Church on Phan Ðình Phùng Street.

Cost: VNĐ70,000. Limit: 12 people. Registration: Stella, stellaciorra@hotmail.com, 01662979605.

Colour of Đà Nẵng paintings go on display

A painting exhibition, the Colour of Đà Nẵng, will celebrate the 65th anniversary of Việt Nam’s Fine Arts Day at the central city’s museum from Friday until Monday.

The museum said the exhibition will feature 60 paintings and fine arts works from 52 artists and sculptors in the city, covering the city’s landscape, people, beach and fishing culture.

The exhibition also marks the 20 years since the city was directly controlled by the central government, along with Hà Nội, HCM City, Hải Phòng and Cần Thơ.

The museum covers 3,000sq.m and displays 2,500 objects, photos and documents related to culture of Đà Nẵng and neighbouring central provinces.

Đà Nẵng Museum still preserves a collection of 11 ancient, cast-iron cannons (made during the Nguyễn Dynasty in 1802-1860) that were unearthed at the Điện Hải Citadel from 1979-2008.

Three countries showcase their cultures at museum

Various cultural activities featuring the cultural identities of Malaysia, Indonesia and Việt Nam are on at the Museum of Việt Nam’s Ethnic Groups in the northern province of Thái Nguyên.

Traditional costumes, handicraft and fine arts are in the spotlight, along with documentary screenings on the cultures of these countries.

The delegation from Malaysia includes 25 artisans, teachers and students from Teknologi Mara University, while Indonesia has sent Batik expert Venny Afwany Alasmasyah and two other colleagues.

Some 30 handicraft artisans from six ethnic groups of Việt Nam - Mông, Dao, Thái and Chăm, as well as Tày and Pà Thẻn - together with hearing-impaired artisans from the Kym Việt Company and traditional long dress embroider Lan Hương are also participating in the event.

The artisans will showcase their skills and exchange experiences with their colleagues from other countries.

The activities will continue until December 11.

VNS