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Free screening of French short animation films at IDECAF

The French Institute in HCM City will introduce Panam Anim 2020, the International Festival of Animation Schools, at the Institute of Cultural Exchange with France (IDECAF) on October 24.

Hope choir presents concert to celebrate HN’s anniversary

In celebration of Hà Nội’s 1,010th anniversary, the Hope Choir consisting of visually-impaired singers and folk musicians will present a concert at their centre.

Manzi to host cineconcert

A musical concert in combination with a cinema screening will be held on Saturday night at Manzi from 9pm to 10pm.

VN-Aussie artists collaborate on music project

Vietnamese Indie singer-songwriter Mademoiselle (real name Nguyễn Thị Thúy Hồng) has recently released a new album of duets with Australian musician Floyd Thursby (real name Paul Gillett).

Spanish architect succumbs to Việt Nam’s exotic charms

World-famous Spanish architect Salvador Perez Arroyo arrived in Việt Nam back in 2009 and decided to stay in the country where he discovered an endless source of positive energy.

Saigon short film fest at Saigon Outcast

The District 2-based outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will host the Saigon Short Film Festival 2020 on September 26.

Saigon Classical to present “Ars Poetica” concert

Saigon Classical Music Group will present “Ars Poetica” concert at the HCM City Union of Arts and Literature Associations on September 19.

All-female play adaptation to be shown at The Factory

The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre will introduce a new play Đàn Bà Mới (New Women) by artist Hương Ngô on September 26.

Do foreigners have the right to complain about countryside karaoke?

Recently I learned of a term for this kind of noise pollution that may reflect changing local attitudes: quốc nạn.

“Summer Spirit” concert to be held at Piu Piu

About a dozen resident DJs will perform at the “Summer Spirit” concert at Piu Piu on September 5.

Sàn Arts kicks off film programme

Sàn Art and Nãi Cinema a new collaborative film programme on August 21.

Screening of experimental films at Mzung Space

The Saigon Filmmaking Camp will host a week of experimental films by nine Vietnamese filmmakers at Mzung Space from August 14-20.

Galerie Quynh hosts new work by local artist

Galerie Quynh will host HCM City-based visual artist Ngô Đình Bảo Châu's solo exhibition from August 14 to October 3.

Holy House show to feature musician B.A.X.

An electronic dance music show called Holy House will be held at Arcan on July 24. The highlight of the night will be the HCM City native B.A.X., the owner of Holy Grail Music label, which was established in 2019.

Call me an immigrant, not an expat

I’m far from the first person to say it, but really, why am I called an expat whereas if any of my Vietnamese friends or colleagues moved to the UK they would likely be seen and referred to as immigrants?

Local rock bands to perform at Lush Saigon

Hardcore Việt Nam will host the underground music show Khét Party at Lush Saigon on July 19 with popular rock and heavy music bands and rappers in HCM City.

Nigerian man finds internet fame and happy family in Việt Nam

A Nigerian man living in Việt Nam has become an internet hit thanks to his funny videos and Vietnamese language skills.

Classical music group to present “Summer” concert

The Mai House Philharmonic will hold a “Summer” concert at Mai House on June 27.

A roadtrip of a lifetime

A year on the road, 18 countries visited and 16,000 kilometers covered. As cycle rides go, you’d be hard pressed to find one tougher. But that’s exactly the journey two newlyweds made cycling from France to Việt Nam to raise money for charity.

Saigon Classical Music celebrates Beethoven’s birthday

Members of the Saigon Classical Music group will perform a special concert to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birthday at Mai House on June 13.