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  An exhibition of the Future of Traditions project which was a recipient of Famlab last year. — Photo courtesy of British Council HÀ NỘI — The Film, Archive and Music Lab (Famlab) Fund announced six projects that would receive financial support to explore Việt Nam's music and film heritage through contemporary mediums.  The projects are entitled After the Silent Tiger: Shooting the Indigenous Sound in Central Highlands; Dust and Metal; A Flatpack Festival; Legends as Souls; Liberation Radio and Vườn Lài Wonderland. They have been selected from 30 nominations throughout the whole country.  Vietnamese moving-image artist Nguyễn Trinh Thi launched a project in the Central Highlands of Việt Nam, reworking a 1930s American silent film. It also combines newly filmed footage and new music written and performed by Gia Rai ethnic master musicians. Liberation … [Read more...] about British Council funds to develop cultural heritage

  Puppetries are on display at the puppetry art class at Yangzhou School of Culture and Arts in Jiangsu Province, China. — VNS Photo Khánh Linh Khánh Linh Yan Yu is 71 years old, but she doesn’t want to retire. A day in Yu’s life is tightly scheduled. She starts lessons on traditional rod puppetry at 6.30am sharp in the morning, training young people puppetry skills and techniques. Under her guidance, the students, mostly aged between 16 and 19, practice the art until they are able to master the skills. She only finishes classes at 8.30pm. Yu has been working as a teacher of rod puppetry – a form of traditional art in China – at the School of Culture and Arts in Jiangsu Province’s Yangzhou City for years. As one of few artists t have mastered the techniques in the province, Yu was afraid the art form, like many others in the world, would one day disappear if no efforts were made to save it. “Many traditional arts in … [Read more...] about Yangzhou school strives to keep Chinese traditional arts alive

Popular Vietnamese pianist Luu Hong Quang (centre) wins the second prize at the Oleggio International Piano Competition  (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Popular Vietnamese pianist Luu Hong Quang won the second prize at the Oleggio International Piano Competition held in Italy from May 3-6. “I am very happy to share a good news about my European trip this time. I was awarded the second prize in the Oleggio International Piano Competition in Italy last night! I am very grateful to my family, teachers and friends for all their sincere support. Thank you very much!” Quang wrote on his Facebook page. The first edition of the competition attracted 80 contestants aged 18-37. After the qualifying round based on the contestants’ video clips, the jury chose 30 contestants for the final round, who were winners of various international contests, from Russia, Italy, France, Ukraine, Japan, China and Vietnam. Each contestant had to pass two further rounds. The first round was … [Read more...] about Vietnamese pianist wins prize in Italian music contest

Swedish Ambassador to Vietnam Madam Ann Måwe Both countries celebrated 50 years of diplomatic ties on January 11. On the occasion, VOV talks with Madam Måwe about the history of the bilateral relations and cooperation plans for her 4-year term. Reporter: 2019 is an important year for Vietnam and Sweden - the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Activities have been organized throughout the year, including cultural exchanges and visits such as the visit to Vietnam by Crown Princess Victoria and a delegation of Swedish business leaders in early May. What do these events say about the state of bilateral ties? Ambassador: Regarding the visit of our Crown Princess, this is really a proof of the importance we attach to our bilateral relationship. She is a very important representative of all of Sweden. Another important highlight was the visit of your Prime Minister to Sweden in the summer with a huge business delegation as well. For me, I came here in the year … [Read more...] about Sweden to work closely with Vietnam on complex issues: Swedish Ambassador

  Models show off the collection Dystopia designed by Nguyễn Tuấn Anh. It's about people who are impacted negatively by social networks and technology. — VNS Photo Đỗ Hữu HÀ NỘI — Through the language of fashion, young graduates of the Hà Nội-based London College of Design and Fashion (LCDF) covered urgent social issues through a fashion show on Saturday. After the show, the collections remain on display at the LCDF, 98 Tô Ngọc Vân Street, Hà Nội, for one week. The highlight of the event is Lương Thị Ngọc Quỳnh with the collection Admonito, reflecting traffic safety. She uses waterproof materials, denim, leather and lace to create a collection with slogans such as “fasten seat belts” and “stop drinking”. Jamie Nguyễn Bảo promotes a message of saving and recycling with the collection … [Read more...] about Fashion students reflect social issues through collections