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European music festival 2012
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(CPV) - The European music festival in Vietnam, over the past ten years, has introduced a remarkably diverse line-up of concerts to its stage in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
The festival aims at reaching a diversified audience with a varied repertoire to celebrate the richness of European culture, exploring the combination of classic and contemporary rhythms, and contributing to better understanding and reciprocal knowledge, thus reinforcing relations between Europe and Vietnam as well.
Over more than past 20 years, relations between the European Union (EU) and Vietnam have developed vigorously. Relations extend far beyond commercial, investment and development ties. Cultural exchanges and public diplomacy activities are an important part of these efforts.
According to a press release issued by the Delegation of the EU to Vietnam on November 15, this year’s festival will feature musicians from Wallonia-Brussels (Belgium), Germany, Hungary, Poland, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom, embracing classical music, jazz, and pop.
It will be opened in the capital of Hanoi on November 22 with a performance by the German pianists, Duo d'Accord. The Duo premiered their performance in Vietnam, at the Europe Day Concert in 2011, which was highly acclaimed by Vietnamese spectators.
For fans of classical music, two piano concerts by Hungarian pianist György Oravecz and Polish pianist Karol Radziwonowicz respectively will no doubt captivate their musical soul with remarkable compositions.
Three musicans of Manuel Hermia Trio from Wallonia Brussels (Belgium).
The festival continues with performances by musicians of Manuel Hermia Trio from Wallonia Brussels and the British band Empirical that will take audiences into sophisticated jazz melodies with great passion. Next, the band from the Netherlands Yori Swart will present Yori Swart, who has won Holland’s most important prize for singer/songwriters.
Mr Franz Jessen, Ambassador – Head of the Delegation of the EU to Vietnam said: “The event is an annual celebration of music excellence that makes the joy of music accessible to all. Whether your primary interest is in serious contemporary music, world music, jazz, international cultural development or just enjoying fantastic entertainment, the European Music Festival offers unforgettable concerts to connect with”.
This cultural event will wrap up December 2 with a performance by the Swedish artist Emma Tranströmer.
Free tickets can reserve and pick up from November 19 at:
Hanoi: Goethe Institute, 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc street, Tel: 04 37342251/52; British Council, 20 Thuy Khue street, Tel: 04 38436780.
Ho Chi Minh City: Goethe Institut, No 18 Road 1, Do Thanh Apartment, Ward 4, 3 District, Tel: 08 36009587; British Council, 25 Le Duan, 1 District, Tel: 08 38232862./.
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Nov
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Halong week aims at European market
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The Ha Long Week 2012 will take place in the northern province of Quang Ninh from November 27-30, with a focus on European market.
Co-organised by the provincial People’s Committee and the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, the event expects to attract the participation of 140 international representatives from leading tourism companies and travel agencies from France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and the United Kingdom.
During the week, a wide range of activities will be available for participants, including Ha Long Bay tours, Gala dinner, business meetings, a seminar on promoting potential of Ha Long tourism and cultural programmes./.
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Nov
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llustraBrazil - a sample of Brazilian culture through illustration
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(CPV) – “IllustraBrazil!”, a beautiful, colorful and insightful exhibition by 100 of the most important Brazilians will be held by the Embassy of Brazil in Hanoi for the first time from November 22-29 at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum.
“IllustraBrazil!” is a special edition of the Brazil’s Society of Illustrators which has been held in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro since 2004. The exhibition has won twice including one of the most traditional national awards in the creative industry, the HQ Mix Awards, in the category “Best Event”.
This international version of the IllustraBrazil consists of an exhibition of artwork by 100 of the finest Brazilian editorial and advertising illustrators, comic book artists and animators, complemented by a series of lectures and workshops.
The most well known aspects of Brazil are displayed in the exhibition, such as its striking nature and wildlife, its sports stars and references to its lively music. It’s an opportunity for Vietnamese visitors to see soccer stars such as Ronaldinho, Kaká and 1950s Dino Santos portrayed in different styles by painters, digital artists and caricaturists.
Besides, visitors to the exhibition can discover the many scenarios the continental country has, from the Amazon forest and the Northeast countryside to the paradise-like beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, and famous cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, São Paulo, Recife and Curitiba, drawn as cartoons, advertisements, comics, realistic paintings and carvings./.
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