HUA THIEN-HUE – The Government has drawn up a roadmap for restoring the Hue royal citadel through 2020 as part of an overall programme to conserve the world heritage site.
By 2012 the citadel complex will be documented and zoned for protection and the list of relics in bad repair drawn up.
The next stage, lasting five years, will focus on the restoration of structures and decorations and completion of landscapes and infrastructure within the Forbidden City.
This stage will also involve scientific research, international co-operation, and training for conservation staff.
During the last stage beginning in 2018 restoration of typical and important structures and the complex's entire will be finished.
The programme will receive funding from various sources, including the central and provincial governments, ticket sales, and international organisations.
Dancing artist receives Japanese medal
HA NOI — People's Artist Chu Thuy Quynh has been awarded a great Japanese honour, the noble Kyokujitsu Chujusho (The Order of the Rising Sun).
On behalf of Emperor Akihito, Japanese Ambassador Mitsuo Sakaba presented the order to Quynh, who is currently chairwoman of the Viet Nam Dancers Association, for her devotion to strengthening mutual understanding and friendship ties between the two countries through performances, exchanges and cultural promotion.
Quynh went to Japan for the first time in 1968 as a member of the central dancing troupe of Viet Nam. Her aim was to get involved in cultural exchange activities between Viet Nam and Japan.
She has choreographed many notable works including Hoa Trang An (Trang An Flower), Vu Khuc Dan T'rung (Bamboo Xylophone Dance) and Nhung Co Gai Viet Nam (Vietnamese Young Ladies).
Vietnamese-Australian musicians to perform
HCM CITY — The Heart Reach Australia Benefit Concert will be held at the New World Hotel Sai Gon in HCM City on July 31.
Featured will be Van Anh and Thanh Bui, two prominent Vietnamese-Australian musicians who create a fusion of classical beauty with edgy urban performances.
Described as a child prodigy on piano, Van Anh's classical training as a concert pianist, combined with a bubbly personality and pop-savvy qualities, is a unique combination certain to deliver exciting performances.
Combining this with Thanh Bui's powerful vocals, charisma on stage and a string of accolades in songwriting, these two young and passionate individuals are a dynamic and explosive duo.
Tickets are US$77 (VND1,500,000) and can be purchased at the front desk at the New World Hotel Sai Gon. For more information, email Sabine.Lendvai@newworldsaigon.com or Nhu.Quach@newworldsaigon.com. — VNS