HAI PHONG — Semiscon Vocal Band from Taiwan will perform in a concert this Sunday in the northern city of Hai Phong.
Established in 2002, the group was the first professional acappella ensemble in the island.
In addition to four-part harmonies and vocal percussion, their performances incorporate elements of dance, design, and comedy.
Brass band to play weekly gig
HUE — A brass band composed of professors and students at the Hueá Academy of Music will perform from 4-6pm every Saturday at the bandstand on the banks of the Huong River, said band leader Nguyen Ngoc Ban.
Ban said this is one of the new activities to promote tourism in the city.
The 16 Vietnamese and international pieces performed at the bandstand in 3-2 Park attracted a large audience last week.
Song contest opens registration
HCM CITY — The Vietnamese-French culture contest, Concours IDECAF 2011, themed Fun with Songs, will receive registrations until March 15. HCM City entrants aged 18-25 will give a performance demonstrating their knowledge of the countries' music from the last 10 years (2001-10).
The winning team will receive a week trip to France. The qualification round will take place at 8.30am on March 20. The final round will be held at 6.30pm on April 29 at IDECAF (31 Thai Van Lung, District 1, HCM City). Details can be found at www.idecaf.gov.vn.
Consular Club to hold auction
HCM CITY — The Consular Club of HCM City will hold its annual art auction tomorrow to raise funds for the disadvantaged in Viet Nam.
The auction showcases paintings, decorative art and photographs by Vietnamese and expatriate artists, both professionals and amateurs.
One of the highlights is a uchikake kimono, worn by brides at traditional Japanese weddings.
The auction takes place at Sherwood Residence, 127 Pasteur, District 3, from 5.30-8.30pm.
Last year the art auction sold more than 100 works of art, including paintings by well-known local artists such as Nguyen Thi Kim Chi, Nguyen Than, Tran Van Thao and Do Hoang Tuong, and raised more than US$15,000.
These funds have been used for 29 charity projects.
Enjoy a taste of New Zealand
HCM CITY — A selection of wines, dairy products and speciality foods from New Zealand will be unveiled at food and beverage sector events hosted by New Zealand's Trade&Enterprise (NZTE) group.
The events take place in HCM City today and Ha Noi next Tuesday and are held in conjunction with the ASEAN New Zealand Combined Business Council trade mission to Viet Nam.
The New Zealand Wine and Food Trade tasting event presents an opportunity for local distributors and importers to sample a wide range of food and beverages and explore partnerships with New Zealand companies.
"One of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, Viet Nam is a destination for business and tourism, and is drawing greater foreign investment," said Graham Sims, New Zealand Trade Commissioner and Consul General in Viet Nam.
"This is an exciting market for high-quality imported food and beverage, which New Zealand is well-placed to supply." — VNS