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Art & Entertainment News 27/4
Movie screened for World IP Day
On April 24, 2015, the U.S. Embassy in
The workshop brought together a large collection of Government
of Vietnam officials responsible for IP protection, members of
U.S. Ambassador Ted Osius provided opening remarks, stating
that “the new technology that has enabled us to share our artistic products
around the globe has also made it easier for people to steal those
products. Strong IP protection is critical for Vietnamese filmmakers,
musicians and other creative professionals to be successful, and is also
absolutely necessary to help
In addition to the screening of the newly released Hollywood
movie, “The Longest Ride,” the event also featured a short movie trailer
promoting greater IP protection and awareness that was created by MPA and
Since it’s established by the World Intellectual Property Organization
(WIPO) in 2001, World IP Day has been celebrated around the world every
April. The event is designed to emphasize the important role
intellectual property plays in innovation and creativity in our daily life.
Documentary shines light on Vietnamese reunification
The liberation of
The struggle for reunification was highlighted, with the
programme highlighting the historic roles played by late President Ho Chi
Minh, General Vo Nguyen Giap and the Communist Party in the national fight
for independence.
The feature film “Don’t Burn” (Dung Dot), based on a diary
kept by army doctor Dang Thuy Tram during the conflict, was also screened.
The film reflects on the humanity and courage of Tram and creates a deeper
understanding about the fierce battles that took place in the central
Hung Temple Festival 2015 opens
The 2015 Hung Temple Festival casting the spotlight on the
tourism potential of eight north-western localities kicked off on April 25 in
the
Nguyen Ngoc An, director of the provincial Department of
Culture, Sports and Tourism, said the fair marks the Hung Kings’ death
anniversary and aims to raise public awareness about the site’s cultural and
tourism potential as well as unique products to tourists.
This is the first time Phu Tho has hosted the fair, which runs
through April 29.
Artists display patriotic works in Hanoi
More than 10 paintings and sculptures made on the subject of
war by artists from across the country are on display in downtown
This exhibition is part of a project of the Ministry of
Culture, Sports and Tourism to encourage contemporary artists to compose
artworks on the theme of patriotism.
The displayed items include works of various media, such as
oil-on-canvas and lacquer paintings, as well as copper and stone sculptures,
which depict patriotism, bravery, and the sacrifice made by the Vietnamese
people during the war of resistance against the French and American.
"As the years pass by, the memories of the heroic battles
featured in the artworks become more meaningful," Deputy Minister of
Culture Vuong Duy Bien said.
"They're like reminders, praising our people's
patriotism. The exhibition is dedicated to the older generations who died or
were injured while fighting for our independence. I hope the artworks inspire
younger generations."
Moreover, Vi Kien Thanh, the head of the ministry's Fine Arts,
Photography and Exhibition Department, noted that the movement of composing
artworks was launched in June 2011, when the ministry commissioned 13 artists
to create pieces of art on the subject.
"I highly appreciate the sculptures made by four artists,
three of whom are more than 60 years old," sculptor Luu Danh Thanh, who
is part of the jury, remarked
"They made the sculptures with their hearts, as I know
that with such a small budget from the State (VND1 billion (US$47,000) spent
for all 13 artworks), we cannot manage the cost of materials, let alone
encourage creative ideas."
Thanh especially appreciated Phan Gia Huong's sculpture of
Vietnamese mothers in three regions. The stone sculpture is so large that it
cannot be displayed at the exhibition hall. Instead, it will be displayed
later in the yard at the Vietnam Museum of Women.
Furthermore, Le Anh Van, a painter on the jury, said that four
of the eight paintings were of excellent quality, while the other four were
of good quality.
He added that he appreciated Dao Quoc Huy's oil-on-canvas
painting, entitled Suc Manh Nguoi Linh (Strength of Soldiers), which features
people at the rear of the battle, such as old mothers and children.
"Although Huy is from the younger generation that did not
experience the wars, he understands that weapons were not the strength of the
soldiers; it was their motherland and families," Van pointed out.
The artworks will be showcased at Exhibition House,
Vietnam-China friendship celebrated in Ha Giang
A music performance praising the traditional friendship
between
The audiences included Vietnamese Deputy Foreign Minister Dang
Minh Khoi and representatives of Vietnamese and Chinese border provinces.
Featuring local performers, the event was intended to
celebrate the success of the 7th conference of a joint working committee
between
It also aimed to increase the mutual understanding and trust
between the two countries towards closer relations.
The shared borderline allows Ha Giang and Guangxi to establish
cooperative programmes in various fields, including cultural events to
showcase the beauty of their cultures.
Paintings, calligraphy by deaf people on show
An exhibition, entitled “The Silent World”, is underway at
Laguna Lang Co in central Thua Thien-Hue province's Lang Co town.
Opened on April 24, the exhibition showcased over 40 paintings
and calligraphy pieces by 12 deaf and disabled young adults from Da Nang Deaf
Club at Angsana Lang Co's hotel lobby.
Organisers said all proceeds from the exhibition will be given
to the club.
The exhibition, which aims to help disabled persons reach out
to the world and build up their hidden art talents, will last until May 23.
As scheduled, another exhibition will be organised at
Two 600-year-old trees in northern
The Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and
Environment on Friday recognized two ancient gold apple trees planted near
the Ho Dynasty Citadel, a world cultural heritage site, in Vinh Loc District
in the north-central
Dr. Do Quang Trong, director of the Center for the
Conservation of the Ho Dynasty Citadel World Heritage, told Tuoi Tre (Youth)
newspaper that the two trees in
They were located in the center of the village and around 30
meters away from the southern moat of the citadel.
The trunks of the two trees have a circumference of 10 meters
and are around 20 meters high. Their roots extend from three to five meters
around the trunks.
The two trees’ canopies are very large, creating beautiful
scenery for the village. They are attractive points for tourists when
visiting the Ho Dynasty Citadel.
The Tran Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in
It was succeeded by the Ho Dynasty, a short-lived six-year
reign of two emperors, Ho Quy Ly in 1400-1401 and his second son, Ho Han
Thuong, who reigned from 1401 to 1406.
The Ho Dynasty Citadel was recognized by UNESCO as a world
cultural heritage site in 2011.
According to UNESCO, the Citadel of the Ho Dynasty built in
1397 and composed of the Inner Citadel, the La Thanh Outer Wall, and the Nam
Giao Altar covers 155.5 hectares, surrounded by a buffer zone of 5078.5
hectares.
It is located in accordance with geomantic principles in a
landscape of great scenic beauty between the Ma and
An anniversary celebration commemorating the nation's founders
- the Hung Kings will be held at Suoi Tien Cultural Tourism Park in Ho Chi
Minh City’s District 9 on April 28 or the 10th day of the third lunar month
known as the national commemorative day.
The festival will feature a series of cultural activities,
such as offering 4,000 Banh chung (square glutinous rice cake) and banh day
(round glutinous rice cake) to the national ancestors; a palanquin parade
reviving folk legends including Son Tinh - Thuy Tinh (the God of the Mountain
and the God of the Water), AU Co- Lac Long Quan, Mai An Tiem and Lang Lieu.
More than 2,000 Vietnamese artists from 30 art troupes will
join the event.
International Kite Festival wraps up in Ba Ria – Vung Tau
The sixth International Kite Festival 2015 officially wrapped
up on April 26 at the Vung Tau Intourco Resort in Vung Tau city, in the
southern coastal
This year’s festival drew the participation of 97 competitors
from 21 countries and territories around the world including Germany, France,
the UK, Italy, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Nepal, Malaysia, India, the
US and Brazil.
The Vietnamese team included 44 kite artisans and featured a
vast array of kites from three regions, such as flute-kites,
During the festival, which commenced on April 21, visitors
enjoyed unique and attractive kite performances and competitions with kites
designed from various colourful and eye-catching shapes.
At the closing ceremony, the organising board gave thanks and
presented medals to representatives of both domestic and international kite
teams that attended the festival.
A wide variety of other interesting activities were also held
on the occasion including kite making classes, kite exhibitions and an arts
programmes, attracting a large number of not only participants but also
visitors to the Vung Tau city.
The event offered an opportunity for kite enthusiasts to share
their love for kites as well as exchange their experience in making unique
and impressive kites.
Hung Yen’s historic Pho Hien complex recognised as national
relic
Hung Yen provincial authorities held a ceremony on April 26 to
receive a certificate honouring the province’s historic Pho Hien complex as a
special national relic site.
The ceremony was attended by President Truong Tan Sang.
In the past Pho Hien was a large urban and commercial port
with most of its development taking place in the 16th and 17th centuries. The
area comprised of 16 complex sites such as Chuong pagoda, An Vu temple, and
Xich Dang Temple of Literature, each of them holding unique historical,
cultural and artistic value.
Many traditional rituals observed in Pho Hien during its most
influential era, including an incense offering ceremony, a peace-praying
ceremony, and a palanquin procession, have been restored and reinstated as an
effort by the local authorities to preserve and promote the value of the
complex.
The province has also spent billions of Vietnamese dong to upgrade
and restore the complex’s construction, increase management and protection of
antiquities at the site, and promote the relic’s value.
According to Vice Chairman of Hung Yen provincial People’s
Committee Dang Ngoc Quynh, the province is home to more than 1,210 heritages,
with 161 of them listed as national heritage sites. The local administration
has targeted to improve its infrastructure to attract more visitors to its
heritage sites, and raise the qualification of those working in heritage
protection and restoration.
The 2015 Da Nang International Food and Cultural Festival
opened in the central coastal city of
The three day event, held for the second time, has attracted
the participation of over 30 stalls showcasing cultural space, cuisine and
typical images of the five countries represented at the Da Nang International
Fireworks Competition 2015 scheduled to take place from April 29 to May 3.
The festival is an opportunity to reproduce the common culture
of each nation through images, objects, and activities in cultural and spirit
life. A number of booths also introduce traditional foods and dishes made by
hotels, restaurants and service units participating in the event.
Visitors to the festival also have the opportunity to soak up
colorful cultural activities such as portraiture, henna painting, cosplay
performances, paper-folding, folk games, and art performances.
The festival is co-organised by the Da Nang Culture, Sports
and Tourism Department, the city’s Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Da
Nang Events and Festivals Centre.
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Thứ Hai, 27 tháng 4, 2015
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