Outstanding cultural and artistic events in November

1. EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL IN HANOI, HO CHI MINH CITY, HUE AND CAN THO

This is the 20th European film festival organized by the Union Delegation to Vietnam with the support of the EU Public Access Project (EUPOP) and the participation of the Embassies of EU member states and European Cultural Centres in Vietnam.

The festival includes 13 outstanding films selected from 14 different countries, bringing a "sumptuous cinematic feast" of all flavors: from the journeys of youth and maturity, of history and present life, of family values ​​and complex egos in a crowded world, of conflicts and hopes.

In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak and the gloom over the whole world, the film festival wants to send a humane and bright message to the audience: Let's love, be optimistic and believe.

The film festival will take place from November 20 to December 3, 2020. To see the film schedule and information on receiving free tickets, you can visit the website:https://eff2020.engage.eu/

2. Carmen Ballet Suite – a classic art experience

On the evening of November 14, at the City Theater, the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet, Symphony Orchestra and Opera (HBSO) re-performed the art program Ballet Suite Carmen, with a longer version of the work Falling Angels with a very attractive gender theme.

The performance of "Falling Angles" was performed by Sung A Lung, the talented and passionate "Hmong dancer who paints urban dreams". He had previously impressed with his solo on a table in HBSO's Bolero, and was the one who created "Falling Angles".

Carmen is one of the most successful works in the HBSO ballet repertoire, and is always "sold out". This time, the work will be performed for one night only at the HCM Opera House at 8pm on November 14 - a rare opportunity for the audience to immerse themselves in a classical, charming and ornate artistic space.

Ticket prices range from 300,000 VND to 650,000 VND, with a special price of 80,000 VND for students.

3. Enjoy the musical "Les Misérables"

"Les Misérables" (French: Les Misérables or also known as Les Mis) was written by the great French writer Victor Hugo, published in 1862. This is also one of the most famous novels of 19th century world literature.

Inspired by this humane literary work, based on the context of the whole world struggling with the crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) has decided to launch the musical "Les Miserables" about unfulfilled dreams, adding to it the humanistic values ​​of hope and connection between people in real life.

The production team includes big names in Vietnamese opera and young, enthusiastic people who have lived and worked abroad. They hope that the play will be a stepping stone, thereby bringing musical performance art closer to Vietnamese audiences.

The musical will be performed at 8pm on November 21 and 22 at Hanoi Opera House with ticket prices:

500,000 - 700,000 - 1,000,000 - 1,200,000 - 1,500,000 VND.

4. Exhibition "No clouds, no rain"

"No Clouds No Rain" is an art exhibition within the framework of the Vietnam Creativity and Design Festival 2020, displaying 32 works by 22 artists including paintings, videos and sculptures selected from the RMIT University Collection - one of the most highly regarded collections of Vietnamese contemporary art.

The exhibition revolves around multi-dimensional stories of memory and identity, reflecting on the preservation and promotion of Vietnamese art and culture through collections, and the interaction between traditional identity and urban life.

The exhibition will take place online on the Kunstmatrix platform until December 27 or in person from November 7–15 at the Vietnamese Women's Museum (Hanoi).

5. Israel Film Festival in Vietnam 2020

Another film festival in November for those who love cinema, especially Israeli cinema. The festival is a “luxurious feast” of all flavors: from art, entertainment, social psychology, children to short films. The films focus on humanity, highlighting family love, the desire to live and reach the top, as well as the effort to find love despite great differences.

The Deputy Ambassador of Israel to Vietnam believes that the 2020 Israel Film Festival will help Vietnamese audiences better understand the country, people and soul of Israel.

The film festival will take place from November 13-16 in Hanoi and from November 26-30 in Ho Chi Minh City, with free tickets available at BHD Star Cineplex. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a film review contest and answer fun questions via email and Facebook. The winner will receive an award from the Embassy of Israel in Vietnam and BHD Star Cineplex.

6. Vietnam Design Week - Vietnam Design Week 2020

Vietnam Design Week 2020 with the theme "Rebirth" is a program to honor the works and outstanding designers of Vietnam in the fields of: Food - Accommodation - Clothing - Gifts - Public Art. The program includes a series of activities such as exhibitions, seminars, workshops, and performances.

“Regeneration” is not a strange concept in design. Through this event, Vietnam Design Week wants to change the mindset of using materials at an economical and optimal level - based on available materials to create products used in daily life, towards sustainable development. In addition, Vietnam Design Week wants to revive all the material values ​​and spiritual concepts that have made up the word “Vietnam” for thousands of years. This is the source of inspiration and motivation for excellent works to be born.

The opening ceremony and exhibition are open to the public, starting at 4:00 p.m. on November 15 at 156 Phu Vien, Bo De Ward, Long Bien District, Hanoi.

7. Documentary "The Legend of Fuyao"

Doan Truong Vinh Hoa is a documentary film project within the framework of VTV Special Project, co-authored by director Le My Cuong and Thanh Nguyen. The film is built in the style of a live documentary film, following a rare remaining traditional opera troupe traveling through communal houses and ancient temples in the Western provinces. The kings and queens on stage are also the laborers with dirty hands and feet, struggling to make a living when the curtain falls. Incidents strike when storms happen to the pillars of the troupe. What future is there for the small opera troupe of simple Western people?

The film will premiere on November 13, 2020 at BHD Star cinemas nationwide. All profits from the film will be used by the crew to support the traditional art form of Tuong, which is gradually fading away in the West.

8. The Beatles Symphony Tribute Night

The Beatles Symphony concert will introduce to the audience the immortal works of The Beatles, with the performance of the symphony orchestra combined with the light band, performed by singers such as Tung Duong, Uyen Linh, Pham Anh Khoa, Vu Dinh Trong Thang (Ngot) ..., with the appearance of MC Long Vu, MC Anh Tuan. In particular, the reunion of many Hanoi student bands of the 80s and 90s such as: Desire, Dai Bang Trang ... promises to recreate part of the musical space of the nights commemorating the death of John Lennon at universities more than two decades ago.

The concert takes place at 8:00 p.m. on December 5 and 6, 2020 at the Hanoi Opera House (No. 1 Trang Tien, Phan Chu Trinh, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi).

Ticket price: from 1,000,000 - 3,000,000 VND/person, buy at mythanh.com.vn/shows

Beautiful bottle.

Jiang Song