What's on August 30-September 5 (Daily updated)
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
Until Oct 23, 11 pm
From Goethe Institut:
When confined to a small space, with no contact with the outside, encounters are not any more, everything just takes place in a space so familiar that it seems boring, will we cut off all associations? Or is it the time to connect to oneself – something that we occasionally forget? Each time like that, people “split” themselves.
“Split” is the breaking in piece, angled deeply inwardly. When outer space is limited, people discover emotions hidden deep within themselves, observe themselves under different beings, both separate and mixed, sometimes very confusing. “splitting” without separation, split to open, for stopping but clarifying, for reflection and for connecting.
The contemporary dance performance consists of three parts:
‘Stop’ – ‘Confide’ – ‘The cover’
Dancer: BAYDANC (Lê Trần Thảo Nhi, Hoàng Lan Phương, Phạm Ngọc Toàn)
Musician: Nguyễn Thị Thùy Linh
Lighting: Vũ Đình Thắng
Production assistant: Nguyễn Thị Phương Anh
Length: 40 Min
The show was performed and recorded on 21 Sep 2020 as part of the project Culture Lab.
An event within the context of the project Culture Lab, an initiative by the Goethe-Institut Hanoi.
Premiere on Goethe Institut’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoetheInstitutVietnam
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EXHIBITION
Sep 4, 10 am – 11 am
Google Meet
Registration form
From the organizer:
The workshop “How to draw a super heroine” is an exciting and instructive community art activity leading to the Drawing Contest “The World Needs Superheroines” hosted by the Embassy of Spain in Vietnam in collaboration with the Vietnamese Women’s Museum. The contest aims to portray, celebrate, and radiate respect for women in all aspects of everyday life – the people who, with their work and actions, have contributed to creating a better life.
The workshop is free of charge and open to everyone who loves art/creativity in Vietnam, with no limit on age or artistic skills.
With the facilitation of artist Vương Nguyễn Thùy Linh from Comicola – a “made in Vietnam” comic brand and publisher, the workshop offer suggestions and detailed instruction on brainstorming and developing ideas, drawing techniques, materials, as well as other instruments to effectively and creatively portray your own “super heroine”.
An exhibition on late General Vo Nguyen Giap on the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary (August 25) to honour the legendary general’s great contributions to the national liberation cause.
Featuring 200 document and photos, notably a secret dispatch handwritten by General Giap on April 7, 1975, urging military units to exert every effort to liberate the south of Vietnam.
Exhibition to raise funds for Covid-19 victims in HCM City
Until Aug 31,
A virtual exhibition entitled Cây Đời Mãi Xanh (Evergreen Life) showcasing nearly 250 works, including wooden sculptures and oil, lacquer, and watercolour paintings by more than 100 Vietnamese painters and sculptors.
Themes of the works are the beauty of the country, women, lifestyle, culture, and portraits. Still-life paintings are also featured.
All exhibited works can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/ngotranvublog.
Hanoi-Exhibition “The Mekong – Stories of Man”
Until Sep 12
L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien Street
From L’Espace:
Lam Duc Hien travelled the Mekong river on a 4,200 km stretch, following its waters from the bustling River of Nine Dragons delta in Vietnam all the way to its source in the snow-covered Tibetan plateau. This cross-continent journey bears a special meaning for Lam as a French-Vietnamese photographer who spent his childhood on the shores of the Mekong in Laos, where it is affectionately called Mother of Rivers.
In this visual diary, Lam interweaves his personal story with that of the river’s current inhabitants. Here, the Mekong simultaneously connects and divides lands, cultures, and destinies.
Vietnam to host first national cultural heritage photo contest
Until November
A national cultural heritage photo contest and exhibition to raise awareness of heritage conservation within the local community.
Competitors are able to submit their entries detailing various aspects of Vietnamese heritage, including local historical and cultural sites, architecture, art, and enthralling scenic spots.
The most outstanding artworks will then be selected for a photo exhibition.
The event is being organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as part of activities in the lead up to Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day on November 23.
Online Film Screening: German Film Week 2021
Sep 18, 8 pm
From Goethe Institut:
In the current situation, all of us, wherever we live, have been and are getting used to the “new normal life” that the pandemic has brought.
Staying at home and not going out when there is no need, online learning, working from home have become a familiar part of our lives. However, with the desire to bring moments of relaxation, entertainment and learn about German Culture, the Goethe-Institut has selected four films to introduce to the audience on this occasion.
The films selected are very recently produced and capture the prevailing themes in Germany.
The films will take you to Japan’s Fukushima prefecture after an earthquake in 2011 or to Tyrol in Italy where the stubborn Amelie is dealing with her asthma.
Language: German with Vietnamese subtitles
Sep 18, 8 pm
From Goethe Institut:
In the current situation, all of us, wherever we live, have been and are getting used to the “new normal life” that the pandemic has brought.
Staying at home and not going out when there is no need, online learning, working from home have become a familiar part of our lives. However, with the desire to bring moments of relaxation, entertainment and learn about German Culture, the Goethe-Institut has selected four films to introduce to the audience on this occasion.
The films selected are very recently produced and capture the prevailing themes in Germany.
The films will take you to Japan’s Fukushima prefecture after an earthquake in 2011 or to Tyrol in Italy where the stubborn Amelie is dealing with her asthma.
Language: German with Vietnamese subtitles
Online Premiere: Split
Until Oct 23, 11 pm
From Goethe Institut:
When confined to a small space, with no contact with the outside, encounters are not any more, everything just takes place in a space so familiar that it seems boring, will we cut off all associations? Or is it the time to connect to oneself – something that we occasionally forget? Each time like that, people “split” themselves.
“Split” is the breaking in piece, angled deeply inwardly. When outer space is limited, people discover emotions hidden deep within themselves, observe themselves under different beings, both separate and mixed, sometimes very confusing. “splitting” without separation, split to open, for stopping but clarifying, for reflection and for connecting.
The contemporary dance performance consists of three parts:
‘Stop’ – ‘Confide’ – ‘The cover’
Dancer: BAYDANC (Lê Trần Thảo Nhi, Hoàng Lan Phương, Phạm Ngọc Toàn)
Musician: Nguyễn Thị Thùy Linh
Lighting: Vũ Đình Thắng
Production assistant: Nguyễn Thị Phương Anh
Length: 40 Min
The show was performed and recorded on 21 Sep 2020 as part of the project Culture Lab.
An event within the context of the project Culture Lab, an initiative by the Goethe-Institut Hanoi.
Premiere on Goethe Institut’s Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoetheInstitutVietnam
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EXHIBITION
Mekong Delta photo festival opens for entrants
Until Sept 30,
An art photo festival showcasing the beauty of the landscape and local people of the Mekong Delta is calling for entries from photographers living in the region.
Entries are accepted in all genres of photography such as landscape, portrait and daily life which are expected to reflect the beauty of nature and people in the region.
Other eligible works include those picturing the international integration of the region; outstanding individuals; new rural and transformation projects; protection of the sovereignty of national borders, sea and islands; and the beauty in the cultural and spiritual life of ethnic minorities.
The entries must be uploaded on the festival website lienhoananhkhuvuc.vn by September 30.
Workshop How to Draw a Super Heroine
Sep 4, 10 am – 11 am
Google Meet
Registration form
From the organizer:
The workshop “How to draw a super heroine” is an exciting and instructive community art activity leading to the Drawing Contest “The World Needs Superheroines” hosted by the Embassy of Spain in Vietnam in collaboration with the Vietnamese Women’s Museum. The contest aims to portray, celebrate, and radiate respect for women in all aspects of everyday life – the people who, with their work and actions, have contributed to creating a better life.
The workshop is free of charge and open to everyone who loves art/creativity in Vietnam, with no limit on age or artistic skills.
With the facilitation of artist Vương Nguyễn Thùy Linh from Comicola – a “made in Vietnam” comic brand and publisher, the workshop offer suggestions and detailed instruction on brainstorming and developing ideas, drawing techniques, materials, as well as other instruments to effectively and creatively portray your own “super heroine”.
Hanoi-Exhibition on General Vo Nguyen Giap
An exhibition on late General Vo Nguyen Giap on the occasion of his 110th birth anniversary (August 25) to honour the legendary general’s great contributions to the national liberation cause.
Featuring 200 document and photos, notably a secret dispatch handwritten by General Giap on April 7, 1975, urging military units to exert every effort to liberate the south of Vietnam.
Exhibition to raise funds for Covid-19 victims in HCM City
Until Aug 31,
A virtual exhibition entitled Cây Đời Mãi Xanh (Evergreen Life) showcasing nearly 250 works, including wooden sculptures and oil, lacquer, and watercolour paintings by more than 100 Vietnamese painters and sculptors.
Themes of the works are the beauty of the country, women, lifestyle, culture, and portraits. Still-life paintings are also featured.
All exhibited works can be viewed at https://www.facebook.com/ngotranvublog.
Hanoi-Exhibition “The Mekong – Stories of Man”
Until Sep 12
L’Espace, 24 Trang Tien Street
From L’Espace:
Lam Duc Hien travelled the Mekong river on a 4,200 km stretch, following its waters from the bustling River of Nine Dragons delta in Vietnam all the way to its source in the snow-covered Tibetan plateau. This cross-continent journey bears a special meaning for Lam as a French-Vietnamese photographer who spent his childhood on the shores of the Mekong in Laos, where it is affectionately called Mother of Rivers.
In this visual diary, Lam interweaves his personal story with that of the river’s current inhabitants. Here, the Mekong simultaneously connects and divides lands, cultures, and destinies.
Vietnam to host first national cultural heritage photo contest
Until November
A national cultural heritage photo contest and exhibition to raise awareness of heritage conservation within the local community.
Competitors are able to submit their entries detailing various aspects of Vietnamese heritage, including local historical and cultural sites, architecture, art, and enthralling scenic spots.
The most outstanding artworks will then be selected for a photo exhibition.
The event is being organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as part of activities in the lead up to Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day on November 23.
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