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Vietnamese ethnic groups seen through French photographer’s lens
04/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Unique photos about the Co Tu, Ta Oi, and Pako peoples in Vietnam’s Thua Thien – Hue city Province by a French artist will be displayed at the French Cultural Centre (L’Espace) in Hanoi from November 6-22. A photo by Laval....
VN & Int’l Contemporary Music Festival breaks down
04/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Due to unspecified problems, the 2 nd Vietnam and International Contemporary Music Festival will begin on October 28 and finish in December. American pianist Julia Andrew. VietNamNet Bridge – Due to unspecified problems, the 2 nd...
Writers abandon pens for paintbrushes
04/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – In the midst of a fierce rainstorm, which turned several flooded Ha Noi streets into lakes, an exhibition by two female painters has opened at the Viet Art Centre. Despite the bad weather, visitors streamed through the doors....
Pop idols revamp Vietnamese opera
03/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Art is not a copy, but a series of improvements leading to different styles of creativity. A group of pop singers modernised cai luong by performing in a classic piece, refreshing the old form while bringing it to new, younger audiences....
It’s time to train listeners of traditional music
03/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge – Professor Tran Van Khe shares his opinion of the second Asian Zither Festival, which was held in HCM City early last month, drawing 29 musicians from the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and Viet Nam. Professor Tran Van...
Sculpture contest honors Hoi An’s cultural heritage
03/11/2008 05:00
VietNamNet Bridge - Twenty four sculptures created using various materials by Vietnamese and foreign artists are taking part in a contest titled “Honoring Hoi An’s cultural heritage.” An artwork made of composite material is on the display....
Model actors
03/11/2008 05:00
Local models are increasingly moving toward careers in the film industry and proving they have the skills to make the transition. Passionate about their new careers in TV and film, many models-turned-actresses shared some of their most memorable acting...