200 years later and Carabobo still remains present
On the 200th anniversary of Carabobo Victory gaining the independence for Gran Colombia, ambassador of Venezuela to Vietnam Tatiana Pugh Moreno writes to Việt Nam News.
French filmmaker bridges cultural gap through music
François Bibonne’s new documentary, ‘Once upon a bridge, in Vietnam’, aims to give viewers a taste of the country’s classical music scene and span the distance between East and West.
US expat uses discarded glass to make beautiful artworks
Many people may consider broken pieces of glass discarded on the streets as an unpleasant sight or even a dangerous hazard, but an American expatriate in HCM City has been using them to make beautiful, expressive artworks.
Denmark – Việt Nam: 50 years – A well-established partnership & strong ties
To mark the occasion of Denmark’s Constitution Day, June 5, Ambassador Kim Højlund Christensen reflects upon the development of the Danish Vietnamese relationship during the past 50 years.
Azerbaijan: achievements and new opportunities
Azerbaijan Ambassador Anar Imanov writes to Việt Nam News to mark the country's Republic Day
Deutsches Haus holds portfolio review session for photographers
The Goethe-Institut HCM City and Noirfoto Darkroom-Studio-Gallery will host a Portfolio Review session at Deutsches Haus on June 4 at 6pm.
Symposium “The Gathers” to be held on Zoom
The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre and the Indonesia-based Selasar Sunaryo Art Space will host an online symposium “The Gathers” on Zoom on May 28, 29 and 30.
Workshop on how to turn earth into art
A workshop on sculpting and drawing on clay will be held by Vietclay Art every Saturday from now until the end of September.
The Magic Flute film at Deutches Haus on May 29
A film screening of Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute with the Berliner Philharmoniker held in 2013 will be held at Deutsches Haus HCM City on May 29.
South African woman mends broken heart in Việt Nam
Young South African woman Alushka Jansen van Vuuren felt the pain of falling in love with the wrong person and travelled to Việt Nam to get over her sorrow but then a new love began, the love for a beautiful country.
The Factory hosts conversation on Vietnamese sculpture
The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre will host an art conversation “The Undercurrents Of Vietnamese Modern Sculpture Pre/Post-1975 Until Now: an Introduction” on May 22.
New play for children to be staged at dance school
The Dragonfly Youth Theatre will present a new production for children, The World’s Worst Children, at the HCM City Dance School on May 9.
Saigon Classical Music presents “Ensemble of Nature” concert
The Saigon Classical Music Group will present the “Ensemble of Nature” concert at the HCM City Union of Arts and Literature Associations on May 8.
The Netherlands looks to further strengthen ties with VN: ambassador
To mark the Netherlands’ National Day on April 27, Dutch ambassador Elsbeth Akkerman writes to Việt Nam News
Saigon Players presents Walking on Sunshine: The Musical
Saigon Players, an English-language theatre group, will present a new production Walking on Sunshine: The Musical at the HCM City Dance School on May 14 and 15.
Stitch arts for the soul
While looking for a new hobby a few years ago, Russian designer Katerina Lamteva, or Kate, came upon embroidery and fell in love with the art instantly.
Saigon Taco Fest opens at Saigon Outcast
The District 2-based outdoor bar Saigon Outcast will host Saigon Taco Festival 2021 on May 8.
Two-century-old Bình Thủy House in Mekong Delta
The 177-year-old Bình Thủy communal house in Cấn Thơ City has long been renowned for its beauty and architecture.
The Factory hosts webinar on curating
The Factory Contemporary Arts Centre will host a webinar called “Curators Conversation: of Hunters and Gatherers” on Zoom on April 1.
Saigon Classical Music presents “Voices of Instruments” concert
Saigon Classical Music Group will present the “Voices of Instruments” concert at the HCM City Union of Arts and Literature Associations on April 17.
