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January 2018
Talk: Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Wall
FVH is delighted to announce a talk/discussion with the amazing artist Nguyễn Thu Thủy. It was her idea to transform the Red River Dyke Road wall into a work of art running along Âu Cơ, Nghi Tàm, Yên Phụ, Trần Nhật Duật, Trần Quang Khải and Trần Khánh Dư. At 3.85km long this is the world’s largest ceramic mosaic and is awarded a Guinness World Records certificate. Thủy is the founder, leader, project manager of this wall, which honours the 1,000…
Find out more »City Walk: Thăng Long Citadel
Our walk starts in front of the Flag Tower with a brief introduction to the Citadel. We will then proceed into the Citadel to learn/discuss the architecture and history of this interesting place. To register please complete the form here. You will be receive a confirmation email. If you receive the message “Form is closed”, it means that the walk is full*. We will meet in front of Highlands Coffee Flag Tower, 28A Điện Biên Phủ St. *There is a limit…
Find out more »Talk + Demo: The Art of Nôm (Part 1)
FVH is collaborating with the Zenei Group of 5 Vietnamese artist/scholars, Suzanne Lecht and film maker Bill Perna. They have made a film about Vietnam’s thousand year old script called Nôm. Our 2-part program starts with an introductory talk on Hán-Nôm which sets the scene (21 January 2018). This will be followed by an evening film preview and talk/presentation by Suzanne and one of the artists. It explores the contemporary calligraphic art of Nôm script. Both parts form an introduction…
Find out more »Film: Lost & Found (Của rơi)
Lost and Found by Director Vuong Duc is one of the few feature films focusing on the contemporary topic of aspirations and thoughts of the youth in society in the early days of Vietnam’s development. It is a story revolves around a mathematics teacher. He is kind and helpful but also very naïve which causes him to experience many troubles in life. In both a humorous and bitter way, the film raises a big question about role and behavior of intellectuals…
Find out more »Talk & Film: Art of Nôm (Part 2)
This is PART 2 of our Nôm series (and follows the Dr Lâm’s talk on Han-Nôm, 21 Jan) At the time of publishing our January program, the current plan is FVH together with Suzanne Lecht are planning to screen a short film called The Art of Nôm supported by a presentation from Suzanne. This beautiful artistic documentary film has been made by filmmaker Bill Perna in collaboration with the Zenei Group of 5 Vietnamese artist/scholar and Suzanne Lecht. The film…
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