Contemporary Dance “Touching the Past” Mon 29 Jul 2013, 8 pm HCMC Opera House No. 7 Lam Son Square, D.1, HCMC In the monthly concert “Giai Dieu Tre” (Young Melodies), Choreographers Nguyen Phuc Hai and Nguyen Phuc Hung will present to you ‘Touching the past’ which presents the latest contemporary dance. “Touching the past” Music: Vu Viet Anh, Nguyen Manh Duy Linh, Henryk Górecki Script & Choreography: Phuc Hai, Phuc Hung “Touching the Past” refers to: “Hectic lives swept us away until one day when we accidentally come across old pictures, have you ever asked yourselves: What is life?” “Life and views on the past, the future of young generation born after the war” “Modern life has taken relaxation and usual peace away” “The best thing we can do now is to live without regrets when looking back” Free tickets to be collected at: Student Assistance Center (SAC) 33 Nguyen Thi … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR JULY 15 – 31(daily updated)
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EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 1-15 (daily updated)
WDDM Rock Show Sat 13 Apr 2013, 8.30 pm Hanoi Rock City 27/52 To Ngoc Van, Tay Ho “Three bands, including two relatively new bands take the stage for a heavy rock show on Saturday night, W.A.A.H, Mimetels and Đông Đô. W.A.A.H describe their sound as predominantly, but not restricted to alternative/modern metal. Forming in 2012, they draw influences from bands such as Avenged Sevenfold, As I Lay Dying, System of A Down, X Japan, Muse, Dream Theatre and more. Đông Đô, the rock veterans of the night have been crunching out the sounds of heavy metal, symphonic metal, nu metal and melodic metal for years. Mimetels, another new band formed in the Fall last year, perform alternative and indie rock. Formed by Hùng M.O.X who made his name as guitarist of Cuộc Sốngs, this band represent a growing interest in the fresher, warmer indie sounds in Hanoi. Tickets: 80k @ door includes a free beer.Exhibition “Natural” Opening: … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 1-15 (daily updated)
EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 10-20 (daily updated)
Green Drinks Hanoi – Green Travel Sat 23 Aug 2014, 2.30 – 5 pm Urban Coffee Mandarin Garden Building, Hoang Minh Giam Street, Cau Giay, Hanoi Come to the world-famous Green Drinks meeting to discuss what you are passionate about: Green; Sustainability; Our environment! This time, Green Drinks Hanoi is back with the topic of Green Travel! Who? Anyone who cares about environmental-related issues and wants to share opinions, knowledge and experience with everyone else. Free entrance, 10% discount on drinks. Language: mostly in Vietnamese Documentary Screening about William Onyeabor and Afrobeat Set by Dan Lo Wed 20 Aug 2014, 8 pm The Observatory Corner of Le Lai and Ton That Tung, Dist.1, HCMC You are invited to the screening of recently-released documentary on the life and music of William Onyeabor – enigmatic, revolutionary and reclusive Nigerian electronic musician who rose to national fame in the late 70s and early 80s before … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 10-20 (daily updated)
YxineFF award for LGBT-themed film
YxineFF award for LGBT-themed film My Tran By My Tran in HCMC A scene from ‘Feel’ directed by Luk Van In order to help lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people become equal partners in the progression of Vietnamese society, YxineFF and ICS Center have created a new award for YxineFF 2012, the Rainbow Heart Award, for the best LGBT themed film. Six films with diverse topics by filmmakers from Vietnam, Cambodia and the U.S. are the nominees. Who are you?- a documentary by Hoang Huyen My (Hanoi) - is the story of a tomboy searching for answers, The Lover is an experimental film by Chu Tran Minh Duc (HCMC) about a male prostitute, Feel by Luk Van (HCMC) is the story of two high school girls, Dawn by Leon Le (New York) reflects discrimination in a conflicted family relationship, Uncle and Son by Nguyen Dinh Anh (HCMC) is like a sad folk song telling the story about the life of a boy and his skilled tailor uncle who is referred to as a … [Read more...] about YxineFF award for LGBT-themed film
Vietnamese singer makes first round for 2014 Grammy Awards
A song by emerging local singer Ha Okio has been chosen for the first round list of the 2014 Grammy Awards. Ha’s song “Your heart” has been chosen for the first round list in the Category “Best Pop Solo Performance.” Though the song stands little chance of entering the Grammy’s Top 5, Ha considers it a notable achievement and source of encouragement to his and other local singers’ bid to enter the global market. To be eligible for the list, a song must meet two requirements: it was previously released in the US, and nominated by one member of the Grammy jury. The “Your Heart” single, released last year, is in the style of urban R&B. Its lyrics revolve around relationships in our modern society, packed with plans and worries as well as dreams and aspirations. Ha’s latest single is titled “Everybody has a choice.” Like his previous songs which focus on social issues, it conveys a positive message for his … [Read more...] about Vietnamese singer makes first round for 2014 Grammy Awards