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World folk: Vietnamese-French pianist and zither artist Tri Nguyen (center) will perform along with two music groups in the concert Chuyen Lang Du (Wandering Stories) at the Voice of Ho Chi Minh City’s Music Hall on October 27. Photo: vietnamnews.vn Two music groups, Stay The Time and Net Viet (Beauty of Vietnam), will accompany Tri. They will play Vietnamese traditional music from various European countries. The artists will perform Ly Ngua O (Singing about Black Horses), a folk song popular in the central and southern regions. Ly, a genre of Vietnamese folk songs, developed from children’s songs. It is used in the traditional music of the central royal city of Hue, cheo (traditional opera) in the north, and cai luong (reformed theater) in the south. Tri will also play pieces from his first album, Consonances, released in Paris in 2015. Consonances features the Vietnamese instrument "dan tranh" or "dan tam thap luc" (16-chord zither) and a string quartet including a … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-French pianist to play in Ho Chi Minh City

The first UNIQLO store will be at Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City The first store in Vietnam, the UNIQLO store will have three storeys at Parkson Saigon Tourist Plaza. LifeWear is UNIQLO's commitment to creating perfect clothing that meets the needs of everyone’s daily lifestyles. High-quality, functional, affordable, and constantly evolving, LifeWear is available in a variety of colours and styles for people of all ages. Previously, in April, the company issued recruitment information for sales and management staff. Accordingly, the compulsory requirements for staffs are having graduated university and speaking English. In October 2018, UNIQLO registered to establish a joint venture in Vietnam between Fast Retailing Singapore (75 per cent) and Mitsubishi (25 per cent). The joint venture has a chartered capital of $8.8 million. Vietnam is the 6th destination of UNIQLO in Southeast Asia, following Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia … [Read more...] about UNIQLO to open three-storey store in Ho Chi Minh City by year-end

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. HANOI PERFORMANCE Concert Tour of German Band AB SYNDROM 8 pm, October 20 Youth Theatre 11 Ngo Thi Nham street, Hai Ba Trung district You are invited to a concert featuring German-language band AB SYNDROM, whose unusual beats have been rocking the German music scene since 2007, including their vocal chop hit “Flaggschiff”. As a special feature, Vietnamese artist Linh Ha (For Now) will accompany the duo on their tour of Vietnam. Linh Ha is an accomplished musician who uses her unique voice and a variety of percussion instruments to create multidimensional soundscapes. Free tickets are available at Goethe Institute Hanoi, 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc street, Ba Dinh district from 10:00 am on October 10. Tickets: VND210,000 - VND130,000 for L’Espace members - VND100,000 for students ‘Lang Toi’ (My Village) by Lune Production 6pm on October 14, 15, 19, 20 … [Read more...] about Events in Hanoi & HCMC on October 14-20

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi- ‘Lang Toi’ (My Village) by Lune Production Apr 25 and 27, 6 pm Vietnam Tuong Theatre, 51A Duong Thanh Street, Hoan Kiem district A delicate merge of tradition and innovation, where the poetic beauty of Northern Vietnam’s village life is presented through a new cirque approach. Farming, the building activities, traditional games, and lifestyle of the Northern villagers are recreated by ancestral bamboo props, breath-taking cirque and acrobatics performances, and rhythmic dance, to distinct folk music from more than 20 musical instruments. Ticket prices: VND 630,000- VND 1,050,000 Hanoi- Subscription Concert Vol. 109 Apr 27, 8 pm Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem district Featuring piano Soloist: Henri Sigfridsson and artists from the the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of conductor: Wong Kah Chun Programme: J. Brahms: Concerto Piano no.2, op.83, in B flat major Interval V. … [Read more...] about What’s on April 23-29 (Daily updated)

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi-Nối Music Fair Oct 21, 1pm Rec Room, 49 Lang Yen Phu Street   A full day of Live Original Music & Workshops Hanoi- A Night of Ballet “Bolero & Suite en Blanc” October 17 and 18, 8pm Hanoi Opera House, 1 Trang Tien street, Hoan Kiem district A Night of Ballet “Bolero & Suite en Blanc”, featuring artistic director - Meritorious Artist, Tran Ly Ly, and dancers from Vietnam National Opera and Ballet. “Bolero” is a play that shows simplicity but power from beginning to end. You will see the power of the artists through their simple but inspirational ballet moves. Meanwhile, the romantic ballet “Suite en Blanc’ shows the beauty, perfection and elegance of the classical ballet language through strong and powerful body language of the male and female artists, providing audiences an unforgettable evening. Ticket: VND 200,000 – VND 300,000 – VND … [Read more...] about What’s on October 15-21 (Daily updated)