VietNamNet Bridge – Sketches and photos of Ha Noi by French author-illustrator Jean-Charles Sarrazin from 1987 and 1988 are on display in Ha Noi, accompanied by the originals of his three books recently translated into Vietnamese. Innocence: Sketch of Kim Lien Pagoda by Jean-Charles Sarrazin in 1988 In the exhibition Between France and Viet Nam, Sarrazin presents his views of daily life in the country’s capital when he studied at Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts thanks to a scholarship granted by the French government. He was then the first French student to be offered a scholarship by the French government to study in Viet Nam after unification. “You can see in my photos the trams and cyclos and bikes of Ha Noi. I chose them to display at the exhibition in Ha Noi because I was surprised to see that the trams totally … [Read more...] about 1980s Ha Noi through the eyes of a French student
1980s political events
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR FEB. 1-10 (daily updated)
Exhibition “Returning Day 1″ Opening: Sun 08 Feb 2015, 5 pm Exhibition: 08 – 12 Feb 2015 Vietnam Fine Arts Museum 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc St. Hanoi You are invited to a group exhibition titled “Returning Day 1″, which features 53 artworks by 7 painters and sculptors with different approaches in art. Artist Line-up: – Pham Ha Hai (1974) – Tran Manh Hung (1977) – Tran Ngoc Hung (1983) – Le Quoc Huy (1968) – Nguyen Anh Nguyet (1960) – Nguyen Khac Quan (1962) – Nguyen Xuan Tiep (1956) Film Screening “Princesas” Tue 10 Feb 2015, 7.30 pm La Bicicleta 44, lane 31 Xuan Dieu Str, Hanoi Welcome to the screening of film “Princesas” (2005, 113 mins). About the film Princesas is a 2005 film by Spanish director Fernando León de Aranoa. The Princesas in the film are two prostitutes: Caye, a Spaniard who is hiding her profession from her family, and Zulema, who is saving money to send to her family in … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR FEB. 1-10 (daily updated)
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 20-30 (daily updated)
A Friendship-Concert with German Children Choir Mon 27 Apr 2015, 8 pm Hanoi Opera House 1 Tràng Tiền, Hà Nội The Kinderchor der Staatsoper Unter den Linden Berlin, who has won several competitions, is visiting Hanoi and is having a friendship-concert together with his host, the Vinschool, on Monday, April 27th at 8 pm in the Hanoi Opera House. Beside the performances of both choirs on their own, they are going to sing Hòa nhịp con tim and Let there be peace on earth together. Tickets Ticket prices: 200 000, 300 000 VND. Tickets are available at: + Administrative Department, Vinschool Primary school, T36 Times City Ms. Thu Hà: 0904198068 + Administrative Department, Vinschool High School, T35 Times City Ms. Tuyết Chinh: 0912278027 Animation Screening “Asterix: The Land of the Gods” at L’Espace 28 Apr – 04 May 2015, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17 May 2015 L’Espace 24 Tràng Tiền, Hà … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 20-30 (daily updated)
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 10-20
Exhibition “Study and Follow Ho Chi Minh’s Moral example”Opening: Fri 15 May 2015, 4 pmExhibition: 15 – 25 May 2015Exhibition House 29 Hang Bai, Hoan Kiem, HanoiYou are invited to the exhibition titled “Study and Follow Ho Chi Minh’s Moral Example” to celebrate the 125th anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh’s birth.The exhibition will feature 120 artworks including paintings, graphics, sculpture and posters themed on the journey of President Ho Chi Minh to find the way to liberate Vietnam from colonialism, establish Communist Party, unite the whole country, gain freedom and independence, etc.120 artworks are made from various materials such as lacquer, oil, silk, acrylic, ceramic, wood, composite, copper.Video Night at Hanoi Social Club – Vietnamese Award-wining ShortsSun 17 May 2015, 8 pmHanoi Social Club6 Hoi Vu Str, HanoiHave a relax Sunday night with Video Club. We will be showing Vietnamese award-wining shorts. This will also … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 10-20
The road to the Gac Ma Reef event
VietNamNet Bridge - Compared with the battle in Hoang Sa (Paracel) Islands, China was more prepared for its attack to seize Vietnam’s Truong Sa (Spratly) in 1988. It chose a time when Vietnam was in a difficult situation. Part 1: Ancient records show Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa - Truong Sa Part 2: Vietnamese emperors claimed sovereignty over Hoang Sa, research showsPart 3: Nguyen Dynasty rescued French vessels in East Sea Part 4: Western witnesses of Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang SaPart 5: Hoang Sa - Truong Sa belong to Vietnam: Chinese documents Part 6: Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa in the French colonial period Part 7: International conference refutes China’s nominal sovereignty Part 8: China illegally seizes Hoang Sa Islands The soldiers who defended Truong Sa in 1988. On 30/4/1975, the Republic of Vietnam … [Read more...] about The road to the Gac Ma Reef event