HCM CITY — A group of male artists in Hue City is showcasing works in different media as a celebration of the beauty of women and the "undending inspiration" they provide. The exhibition Tang Pham Thang Ba (Gifts for March), is one of several cultural activities organised in the city to mark the International Women's Day (March 8).
Whether they are oil or lacquer paintings, watercolors or installations, the exhibition is a " gift of love presented to Vietnamese women, old and young", said Phan Hoai Niem, one of the artists.
He said the works of all artists in the exhibition are based on their love and fond memories of women in their lives.
The exhibition, opens at 4 Hoang Hoa Tham Street, runs until March 28.
Hue plans programmes for Year of Tourism
THUA THIEN-HUE — New tourism programmes have been prepared for the central province of Thua Thien-Hue to mark the Year of Hue National Tourism. The programmes for the ancient royal city have been designed in conjunction with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Viet Nam Administration of Tourism.
The overall theme will be Hue: Ancient Capital, New Experience. The province will also co-operate in a programme that targets the nation's five world heritage sites.
Backstreet Boys to hold two live shows
HA NOI — The Backstreet Boys will arrive in Viet Nam on March 21 to perform the first ever live show in HCM City and Ha Noi.
The show is part of the world This Is Us tour by band members Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell and A J McLean.
Tickets are on sale online via the website www.bsb.com .vn.
The boy band will hold meet-and-greet sessions with fans on March 23 in HCM City and on March 25 in Ha Noi. — VNS