The Hanoitimes - I would like to wish the people of Vietnam a wonderful Tet celebration with family and friends. I know that Tet celebrations also mean that many travel far and wide to reunite with family and loved ones. Whether travelling or not, I wish all Vietnamese a safe and joyous holiday. “Vietnam-Canada relationship is really comprehensive”: Canadian envoy Vietnam aims to promote trade ties with Chile, Canada: PM Hanoi looks to tap cooperation potential with Canada Ambassador: Vietnam, Canada pose to great potential for cooperation Room for cooperation between Hanoi and Canada remains large On the occasion of 2019 Lunar New Year, the Year of the Pig, Ambassador of Canada to Vietnam Deborah Paul talks to Hanoitimes on the Canada – Vietnam relationship in 2018 and hopes for an impetus in 2019. She also shares her thoughts about the traditional Tet in Vietnam. Could you name the biggest highlights of the Canada – Vietnam relationship over the … [Read more...] about “Tet is a wonderful time in Vietnam that symbolizes inclusion and togetherness”
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ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 2/12
Jazz artist Michelle Manzo comes to town Vibrant jazz performer Michelle Manzo with her exotic, warm voice and four-octave range will be a mainstay at the Park Lounge of the Park Hyatt Hotel Saigon in District 1. The Miami-born singer, who also performs classical pieces, recalls hearing Cuban folk music as a child. “Our family used to get together and play percussion instruments and chant. It is a spiritual connection that most Cubans have. But I had a special interest in classical music, especially Bach, Mozart and Beethoven.” A self-taught pianist, Michelle developed a true passion over the years for jazz, a genre where the syncopated rhythms of her Cuban and African musical roots combined with the complex harmonies found in classical music. Michelle earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts in music as a scholarship student at City College of New York, and has received accolades for her singing and song writing. Michelle will perform Wednesday through Sunday … [Read more...] about ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN BRIEF 2/12
World leading DJs set for Hanoi performance
World leading DJs set for Hanoi performance Ten leading international and Vietnamese DJs will gather tonight at the American Club, 19 Hai Ba Trung Street from 6.30-11pm, to serve up a feast of music for Hanoian audiences. The music event will kick off with the performance of the US-based duo DJs KimKat, who were named the "No 1 FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World." Also, for the first time in Viet Nam, the World's Best Live Performing DJ, Steve Aoki, will offer a special live performance. DJMAG – a British magazine dedicated to electronic dance music (EDM) and DJs, ranks the American electro house musician as No 8 on its 2013 list. The music feast will also feature other local DJs, including Tung Do, Viet EKS-LIFT, and SlimV-LIFT. For more information and tickets, please call 0935093388. ‘Taste of the World’ culinary festival returns The annual food festival titled ‘Taste of the World’ featuring Vietnamese and International dishes will be held at … [Read more...] about World leading DJs set for Hanoi performance
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 20-30 (daily updated)
Fashion Exhibition Raffaella Curiel en Exhibition: 24 Nov – 07 Dec 2014 Casa Italia 18 Le Phung Hieu, Hanoi On the occasion of the visit to Vietnam of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sen. Benedetto Della Vedova, and in the framework of the activities of Y-Viet, the Embassy of Italy has the pleasure to present the fashion exhibition “Raffaella Curiel through Art, Travels and Music”. The exhibition displays 25 pieces by renowned fashion designer Raffaella Curiel, whose brand is among those that most contributed, since the early XX century, to the rise and the success of the Italian “alta moda” worldwide. As part of four generation of Italian female fashion designers – Ortensia, Gigliola, Raffaella and now Gigliola junior – Raffaella Curiel has presented and promoted the Italian “alta moda” all around the world, conveying, on the occasion of a number of international fashion shows, a unique and … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 20-30 (daily updated)
WHAT’S ON OCTOBER 15-31 (DAILY UPDATE)
Exhibition “Everything is Golden” by Michelle Wise Opening: Thu 29 Oct 2015, 6 pm Exhibition: 29 Oct – 12 Nov 2015 Spacebar Cafe 15/76 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho Dist, Hanoi Join us for the opening of “EVERYTHING IS GOLDEN”, a selection of paintings and contemporary lacquer by Michelle Wise. “EVERYTHING IS GOLDEN” is a series of works developed out of Wise’s personal interest in using colours and simple geometric shapes to explore how spatial and color relationships have the power to evoke emotional responses. Inspired by non-objective abstract expressionists such as Joseph Albas and Mark Rothkoe and drawing on Vietnamese and other Asian cultural artistic traditions, this series utilizes lacquer work and gold leaf in contemporary ways. Her work thematically focuses on shape and form within these media; eliciting a sense of spiritualism while avoiding reference to religious iconography. Born in 1975, Michelle comes from … [Read more...] about WHAT’S ON OCTOBER 15-31 (DAILY UPDATE)