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Bilingual Korean book presented in Viet Nam


A bilingual version of the Korean fairy tale A Lazy Boy who Becomes a Cow has been published in Korean and Vietnamese and was recently presented to avid readers in Ha Noi.

HA NOI — A bilingual version of the Korean fairy tale A Lazy Boy who Becomes a Cow has been published in Korean and Vietnamese and was recently presented to avid readers in Ha Noi.

It follows Vietnamese fairy tale Cay Khe (Carambola) as the second book in a collection of 10 bilingual fairy tales in Vietnamese and Korean which is expected to be completed soon.

Plans call for the popular Vietnamese stories Thanh Giong (Saint Giong), Mi Chau-Trong Thuy, Truong Chi, Trau Cau (Betel and Areca), Ong Cong-Ong Tao to be published as part of the collection.

The books are illustrated with drawings by famous Vietnamese painters including Luong Xuan Doan, Nguyen Van Cuong and Tran Tuyet Nga.

A Lazy Boy who becomes a Cow was also translated into English and will be sent to the world's largest book fairs next year in Bologna, Italy, and Frankfurt, Germany.

On this occasion, the South Korean Cultural Centre in Ha Noi will offer the Viet Nam National Library 500 books which will be shared among libraries all over Viet Nam.

Song, Dance and Music Theatre toasts 60 years

HA NOI — The Viet Nam Song, Dance and Music Theatre celebrated its 60th anniversary at the Ha Noi Opera House on Thursday.

Thirteen performances across a range of disciplines including song, dance and traditional music will be held at the Au Co Art Centre until December 28 to celebrate the occassion.

Performances will draw upon young artists and those who have worked at the theatre since its early days.

The theatre was founded in 1951 and has featured a long list of programmes reflecting the country's national identity and featuring simple instruments such as flute, dan bau (monochord) and T'rung (musical instrument of ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands) that have attracted the attention of domestic and international audiences.

The theatre's artists often participate in contests, festivals and exchanges with artists in the world. — VNS

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