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Monday, February 21, 2011

Piano's journal at Opera House offers glimpse into life

Trang Trinh

Young pianist Trang Trinh will perform her “The Piano's journal” show featuring Chopin, Beethoven, Mozart and other famous composers in Hanoi this Wednesday and Ho Chi Minh City this April.

The show in Hanoi’s opera house at 8pm at 1 Trang Tien Street is designed to display passions in a person’s life cycle from innocence of a child to pain in love and sadness and wisdom in separation, expressed in classical and romantic styles.

Song without word (Mendelsshon), Salut d’amour (Edgar) and the complete three-chapter Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven) will take audience a tour around various human emotions.

Born in 1986 in Vinh Phuc Province, Trang Trinh has just graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in the UK.

She has been invited to work for the London-based All Souls Orchestra, and she has had various performance tours in Italy, Austria, Hungary and Ireland.

In 2007, she won the Francis Simmer Prize for playing solo piano, and the Lilian Davis Prize for her performance of Beethoven‘s Sonatas.

One year later, she was awarded the Gretta GM Parkinson Prize for her outstanding academic records.

Tickets are available at the Opera House at VND300,000, VND500,000 and VND1 million.

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Lantern Fest concludes

The 3rd lantern festival aimed at celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Cat concluded Wednesday night in Hoi An ancient town in central Vietnam.

According to organizers, the fest attracted around 25,000 local and international visitors who enjoyed lanterns in different shapes and sizes hung along the streets in Hoi An, a UNESCO heritage site.

The fest also featured a lantern competition with 87 entries from 58 units across the country.

Artworks namely “Den dan” by Huynh Van Ba, “Doc binh doi” by “Huynh Suong”, “Gom do”, “Den gom” by Le Quoc Tuan with wonderful decorations and different shapes attracted applause and attention from visitors.

Tuan’s “Sum Vay” won the first prize in the commercial lantern category while the “Hoa Binh – hoi nhap” lantern made by Hoi An’s Tour Guide Office was awarded first prize in another category.

In the commercial category, another two artworks “Ganh xuan ve tren pho” by Thanh Ha kindergarten school and “Mat mieu mung xuan” by Ha Linh secured top prize.

The organizers also gave away other 16 prizes.

Photos by Dan Tri newswire

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Ha Long Bay ranks sixth on National Geographic list

HA NOI — National Geographic magazine has ranked Viet Nam's Ha Long Bay sixth in a list of the world's 10 best sailing cruises.

The magazine describes Ha Long Bay as consisting of "strangely sculpted limestone islands and outcrops, dotted with small floating villages and deserted sandy beaches. In spring and early summer the water is particularly calm and clear. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is best explored by a cruise on a junk."

The list also included the Nova Scotia and Labrador Tall Ships cruise in Canada; US Washington state's San Juan Islands; a Pirate Cruise of the Grand Cayman Island; the Star Clipper to French Polynesia; a Junk Cruise in Andaman Sea, Thailand; the Seychelles Islands; a Dhow Cruise through the Strait of Hormuz, Oman; Lamu Island, Kenya and the Evia Island Cruise, Greece.

Last month, the Lonely Planet magazine also introduced Ha Long Bay as one of the world's top ten best boat journeys.

HCM City university kicks off fashion design contest

HCM CITY — The HCM City University of Technology's annual design contest for young fashion hopefuls opens tomorrow.

HUTECH Designer 2011 will be themed Hanh Tinh Xanh (Green Earth) to send the message of environmental protection to students around the country.

Contestants can send up to 10 designs.

The jury, including designer Sy Hoang, supermodel Ha Anh, and fashion lecturers from HUTECH and the HCM City University of Architecture, will select 15 best collections that will qualify for the final.

The finalists have to make clothes from their designs for the final to be held next April at the Phan Dinh Phung Gymnasium in District 3.

The winner will get a prize of VND30 million (US$1,540).

The contest was first held in 2009 for the HUTECH student and expanded to students and young people across the country in 2010.

Last year's contest was themed We Make Change, attracting contestants from 31 universities and colleges around the country and 100 others who submitted in all 332 designs.

Vo Thi Quynh Nhu of the HCM City-based Hoa Sen University won first prize with her collection titled Vu Dieu Mau Sac (Dance of Colours).

Da Nang student wins international film award

HA NOI — Ho Thi Hieu Hien, a student at the Tay Son School in the central city of Da Nang, has won the special prize at the Japan International Film Contest for Asian Children for her film Buoi Hoc Cua Thuy (Thuy's Learning Time), beating out 65 entries from 10 Asian countries and territories.

The film previously won first prize in a film contest for Vietnamese students.

Hien also won first prize in the 39th Universal Postal Union International Letter Writing Competition in September.

Ethnic man wins prize in traditional architecture contest

HA NOI — An amateur design for a stilt house of the Chu Ru ethnic group has won second prize in the Viet Nam Institute of Architecture, Urban and Rural Planning's Traditional Vietnamese Architecture Contest.

The designer, Jahieng from Pre' village in the Central Highlands province accepted the award in Ha Noi on Thursday.

The contest, organised by the institute's Architectural History Research Department, was part of a project to collect and gather information on traditional Vietnamese architecture. — VNS

Friday, December 24, 2010

King Le historical novel wins top prize

HCM CITY — Veteran author Nguyen Quang Than's historical novel, Hoi The (Revenge Vows), has received the first prize for fiction from the Viet Nam Writers Association in Ha Noi.

The prize is given every three years to honour the best books in fiction, a literary genre that is often highly challenging for both veterans and young writers.

Hoi The features the tales of Emperor Le Thai To and his loyal courtier Nguyen Trai, one of Viet Nam's greatest politicians and poets.

They began their campaign against China's Ming occupation in 1418.

The novel vividly portrays the heroic deeds of the king and his people, highlighting the strength of the people's inner life.

Seventy-four-year old Than is known for his realistic writing style that sensitively hides romantic feelings.

Although he began writing in 1957, he did not receive a prize until 1983 when his children's book Chu Be Co Tai Mo Khoa (The Boy Can Open Every Door) was given an award by the association.

Than's best-known works, including Huong Dat (The Flavour of Land) in 1964, Ba Nguoi Ban (Three Friends) in 1970, and Con Ngua Man Chau (The Manchu's Horse) in 2000, have been issued by leading publishers and attract both old and young readers.

The association selected Hoi The for the award this year from 247 literary works authored by veteran and young writers across the country.

The association presented three second prizes to Huu Phuong's Chan Troi Mua Ha (The Sun Above the Horizon in Summer), Nguyen Quang Ha's Vung Lom (Main Point), and Nguyen Van Tho's Quyen. All of the works feature a slice of contemporary writing.

With her latest book Xuan Tu Chieu, the Ha Noi-based writer Y Ban shared third prize with nine writers who also showed their writing skills on their work's papers.

Published by the Phu Nu (Women) Printing House in 2008, Xuan Tu Chieu tells the stories about life and love of three married women named Xuan, Tu and Chieu, who try to escape from fixed social mores to free thoughts and lifestyles.

In her interview with the Mot&Cuoc Song (Fashion&Life) magazine after her book's release, Ban said: "I tried to put myself into every word in Xuan Tu Chieu."

In the book, she uses a new, simple and candid writing skill that leaves a very strong impression on readers' minds.

The association wants to honour fiction writers and encourage people, especially the young, to read novels, which often include serious topics about history, culture, life, according to poet Huu Thinh, chairman of the association. — VNS

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Vietnamese poet wins Romanian Academy prize

HA NOI — Acclaimed Vietnamese poet Nguyen Duy has been awarded this year's Grand Prize for Poetry by the Romanian Academy.

Founded by famous Romanian writers and poets, including two Nobel-prize holders, the prize is awarded to a foreign poet every year.

Duy was unable to be present at the awards ceremony in Bucharest, Romania last Friday due to health problems.

The 62-year-old poet, whose real name is Nguyen Duy Nhue, has published several works, including six volumes of poetry, a number of personal narratives and one novel. Many of his works have been translated into English.

He has given several lectures at universities in the US and has won several national poetry awards.

He recently finished a poetry collection that was published by the Nha Nam Publishing House.

City Opera House hosts rhythm and blues concert

HCM CITY — A rhythm and blues trio led by Roland Tchakounte will present a concert at HCM City's Opera House this evening.

Born in Cameroon, Tchakounte learnt percussion, guitar, piano and harmonica and creating a synthesis between his African roots, blues influences and his native dialect.

He has released four albums, the latest being Blues Menessen.

The trio with Tchakounte as the main vocalist, Mick Ravassat guitarist and Mathias Bernheim percussionist, has performed in many countries.

They were last in Ha Noi in 2008, organised by the French Embassy in Viet Nam. This tour is organised by the Institute for Culture Exchange with France. Tickets for the 8pm performance range from VND50,000 (for students) to VND100,000; they are available at the Opera House, 7 Lam Son Square, District 1.

Painting contest for Asian teenagers kicks off

HA NOI — The Mitsubishi-Enikki Arts Festival for Asian Teenagers was launched yesterday in Ha Noi.

The contest was jointly held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's Department of Arts, Photography and Exhibition and UNESCO's Unions in Japan.

Teenagers aged from six to12 nationwide can join the contest which aims to encourage their understanding of daily life.

Under the main theme, Here Is Your Life, contestants can describe any aspects of daily life, such as their family, school, their entertainment, local traditional customs, city and people.

Entries should be sent to the Department of Arts, Photography and Exhibition, 36 Cao Ba Quat, Ha Noi, by November 15-18.

A grand prize will be provided by the Japanese organising board.

Four special prizes will be given to each country or each region and many other prizes will be given to groups and individuals by Viet Nam. — VNS

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Violinist of Vietnamese origin wins prize at int’l contest

Ailen Pritchin, a Russian violinist of Vietnamese origin, won the third prize of EUR10,000 (US$13,328) in cash at the seventh international Frits Kraisler violin competition, which wrapped up in the Austrian capital city of Vienna Thursday.

The Vietnamese-Russian violinist, 22, is currently studying at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory. His father Nguyen Van Thong, is a businessman and his Russian mother, Marina Pritchina, is a teacher in Saint-Petersburg.

Ailen won four first prizes at the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians in Japan and third prize at the international violin competition in Sweden last year.

The young violinist plans to get a doctorate degree at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory, which will provide him with opportunities to perform worldwide.

First prize of the Frits Kraisler competition this year was worth EUR15,000 ($19,992) and second prize EUR12,000 ($16,000). These prizes went to Russian violinists Nikita Borisoglebsky and Ekaterina Frolova.

Frits Kraisler (1875-1962) was an Austrian musician and a violinist of exceptional talent. The international violin competition named after him was organized for the first time in 1979.

Violinist of Vietnamese origin wins prize at int’l contest

Ailen won four first prizes at the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians in Japan and third prize at the international violin competition in Sweden last year.

The young violinist plans to get a doctorate degree at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory, which will provide him with opportunities to perform worldwide.

Frits Kraisler (1875-1962) was an Austrian musician and a violinist of exceptional talent. The international violin competition named after him was organized for the first time in 1979.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Photo contest focuses on giving milk to poor kids

A photo contest named “Sua voi Tre tho” or Milk for Children aims to raise awareness about the importance of milk for growing kids.

The competition has been organized by “Vuon cao Viet Nam” fund of mik, Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Co. (Vinamilk) and the Vietnam Children Patronage Foundation.

The organizing committee hopes that through the contest the community will join hands to give poor children a healthy chance to drink milk.

The contest is divided into two phases. In the first phase the judging panel will choose the best 40 photos to exhibit for review in November. Then six photographers will be selected for a charity trip with some celebrities and the fund ambassadors to deliver free milk to poor children. The photos of children and milk taken during trip will be judged to find the winner.

The six finalists will receive certificates and six prizes including a VND15 million special prize with an added prize for the child subject of the picture, VND10 million for the first prize, VND5 million for the second prize and three third prizes worth VND3 million for each. There will be another prize for people whose vote for best photo posted on the official website agrees with the judge’s choice.

Contestants must register on www.vuoncaovietnam.com/Cuoc thi anh or send CD/ USB/ memory card/ photos to the media representative of “Vuon cao Viet Nam” fund in the North: T&A Ogilvy, Level 8, Tien Phong Building, 15 Ho Xuan Huong Street, Hanoi, tel: (04) 3822 3914, or email to Ms. Phan Phuong Linh at PhuongLinh.Phan@ogilvy.com or T&A Ogilvy at 72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 3, HCMC, tel: 08 3821 9529 or email to Ms. Tran Duy Cung My at CungMy.Tran@ogilvy.com.

Deadline for entries is October 16.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Photo contest focuses on giving milk to poor kids

A photo contest named “Sua voi Tre tho” or Milk for Children aims to raise awareness about the importance of milk for growing kids.

The competition has been organized by “Vuon cao Viet Nam” fund of mik, Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Co. (Vinamilk) and the Vietnam Children Patronage Foundation.

The organizing committee hopes that through the contest the community will join hands to give poor children a healthy chance to drink milk.

Deadline for entries is October 16.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Writer receives ‘Love for Ha Noi' award

Big love: Pham Quang Nghi, secretary of the Ha Noi Municipal Party Committee, presents the Grand Prize to writer To Hoai. — VNS Photo Truong Vi

HA NOI — The Bui Xuan Phai - Love for Ha Noi awards ceremony took place yesterday in honour of individuals and organisations who have made great contributions to Ha Noi in the fields of culture, arts and society.

The Grand Prize is granted to an individual who devotes his or her life to Ha Noi and has a career that strongly connects to the capital city. This year, 90-year-old writer To Hoai, who has written 30 books about Ha Noi and contributed to 50 others, took home the top prize.

Last year, scholar Nguyen Vinh Phuc walked away with the Grand Prize for his extensive research on Ha Noi over the past 55 years.

The Idea Prize is awarded to an individual or idea that respects the capital's unique qualities and contributes plans to beautify and develop the capital. Architect Hoang Thuc Hao and his partners took home the prize for their project named Peaceful Road, to restore a part of the Thang Long Citadel.

Last year, the prize was presented to architect Dinh Viet Phuong and the website ashui.com for their Old Quarter restoration ideas, including restoration of colonial architecture using 3D technology and the establishment of an online museum.

Musician Nguyen Cuong was awarded the Work Prize for his chorus of bronze drums. He successfully played the drum, which is considered by the Vietnamese as a holy symbol.

Last year, the Work Prize was given to writer Pham Van Quy for ten plays about Thang Long (the former name of Ha Noi) in three traditional genres: tuong (classical drama), cheo (traditional opera) and cai luong (reformed theatre).

This year's Job Prize was granted to a group of scientists and specialists who proved the values of the Thang Long Citadel and nominated it as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site.

Professor Phan Huy Le represented the group of winners.

"This prize is for many domestic and international scientists who have worked for a long time to protect and respect the citadel of the 1,000-year-old capital," he says. "We are so happy that we contributed our part to helping the world recognise our heritage."

Last year, the Ha Noi People's Committee won the prize for its efforts to transform the Ha Noi Opera Plaza project into the 19/8 Park in August Revolution Square near the Ha Noi Opera House.

This award is special because it's the only one granted for love, said Ngo Ha Thai, editor-in-chief of The Thao&Van Hoa (Sports and Culture) newspaper.

"It recognised the love culture activists have for Ha Noi," he says. "This year, it is more meaningful than ever because Ha Noi is turning 1,000 years old."

This year's awards were organised by the Ha Noi People's Committee and sponsored by the daily The Thao&Van Hoa and the Bui Xuan Phai Fund.

Judges included poet Bang Viet, chairman of the Ha Noi Literature and Arts Association; researcher Nguyen Vinh Phuc; journalist Ngo Ha Thai, deputy general director of the Viet Nam News Agency; painter Tran Khanh Chuong, chairman of the Viet Nam Fine Arts Association; architect Doan Duc Thanh and musician Phu Quang.

The awards were established in 2008 in honour of painter Bui Xuan Phai (1920-1988), a founder of modern art in Viet Nam.

The foundation was established by the painter's son, Bui Thanh Phuong, and one of the largest art collectors of Bui Xuan Phai's works, Tran Hau Tuan. — VNS

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Canon Vietnam launches marathon photo contest

This photo, themed Gia Dinh (Family), by Chu Duc Minh of Hanoi won the grand prize of US$7,000 last year

Canon will organize the annual “Canon PhotoMarathon Vietnam″ photo contest next month, which, as the name suggests, will give competitors three themes in quick succession for completion within a given time frame.

The competition, to be held in Hanoi on September 11 and Ho Chi Minh City the next day, is open to all photographers living in Vietnam.

Each participant will be given three separate themes to base their photos on. They will get three hours to complete each, return to the contest location with their pictures, and download them on to the server before getting the next one.

The work will be judged on criteria like creativity in theme interpretation, use of colors and light/shadow, composition of photograph, and relevance to theme.

There will be one winner and two merit-prize winners in each theme.

The best contestant will get an overall grand prize of US$7,000.

Chu Duc Minh of Hanoi won the grand prize last year.

Further information can be obtained at ha_do@canon.com.sg or tuquan_thai@canon.com.sg.

Hanoi concerts to mark Chopin’s 200th birthday

Two concerts to mark Chopin’s 200th birthday will take place at the Hanoi Opera House in September

The Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Chopin’s 200th birth anniversary with two concerts by world-renowned Japanese conductor Tetsuji Honna and talented young Vietnamese pianist Luu Hong Quang on September 7-8.

At the events to be held at the Hanoi Opera House, Quang, 20, will perform “Concerto No.1 E minor” by Frederic Chopin and “Symphony No.6 ‘Pathetique’” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.

He has won several international awards. In January 2006 he won a special prize at the Frederick Chopin International Piano Competition in Japan and in June the same year, the third prize at the Val Tidone International Music Competitions in 16–17 age group category.

In 2008 a judge gave him 90 points at the annual Val Tidone International Music Competitions in Piacenza, Italy, fetching Quang a special prize. Another prize designated for contestants scoring 95 or more went unclaimed.

In 2009 he won the Recital Award Piano in Sydney, Australia.

Tetsuji Honna, also a multiple award winner, has been musical adviser and conductor of the VNSO since 2001.

Chopin, the 19th century Polish-born composer, is considered one of the greatest musical geniuses of all time, with his heroic, tragic piano compositions credited with capturing the essence of Poland's soul. His birthday falls on 1 March 1810.

Tickets to the shows cost VND150,000 (US$7.73) to VND300,000.

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