Solidarités Jeunesses Vietnam (SJ Vietnam) is sending out a call for artists, singers, dancers, jugglers and theater performers to take part in its multimedia festival entitled ‘In Between’.

Its aim is to promote the Youth House Project and to bring forward the situation of the inhabitants of the two slum villages, named ‘The Fisher Village’ and ‘The Island’. One is located respectively under the Long Bien bridge on the Phuc Xa Red River bank, while the other is on the inside and outside alluvial of the main island in the middle of the Red River.

Kids in ‘The Fisher Village’. Photo by SJ Vietnam.

The organisation hopes to raise awareness on current issues such as sustainable development and environmental problems through art exhibitions, concerts and workshops; as well as encouraging the public to participate actively in this community project. Fundraising will also be an important part of the event. All benefits will be redistributed to the Youth House project only.

Details of the festival

Date: 24 Jan 2010
Time: 4 – 10 pm
Location: Hanoi. Exact location will be confirmed later. However, we hope to use a space with both an indoor and outdoor area, where simultaneous activities, events and exhbibition will be able to run all through the festival.

To apply, artists need to send:

- Name and contact details.
- Description of self's art practice.
- Details of the performance.
- Photos of the performance.

to fred@sjvietnam.org

Submission Deadline: 31 Dec 2009