Vietnamese Professor Vu Khieu has been honoured with
Hungary''s Knight''s Cross Order for his contributions to fostering the
relationship between Viet Nam and Hungary.
The autobiography of Professor Tran Van Khe, one of the greatest masters
of Vietnamese traditional music, who passed away on June 24, will be
reprinted for the sixth time on the occasion of his birthday on July 24.
Professor Tran Van Khe, a world-renowned ethnomusicologist specialising
in traditional Vietnamese music, died yesterday at Gia Dinh Hospital in
HCM City. He was 95 years old.
American Professor Michael Castengera will return to
Viet Nam to head a three-day workshop for professional hosts and emcees
organised by the Saigon International Film School beginning on January
12.
Opinion about the use of Western musical notation in the teaching of
Vietnamese traditional music varies from strong opposition to reluctant
acceptance.
American expert Professor Michael Castengera will provide professional tips to TV hosts and emcees at a three-day workshop to be held by the Saigon International Film School from Thursday.
The family of the late Professor Hoang Chau Ky (1921-2008) has donated more than 200 of his research books to
Nguyen Hien Dinh Tuong (Traditional Drama Theatre) in central city of
Da Nang.
Professor Mai Quoc Lien, director of the Research Centre for National
Culture, has been given an award for his helping preserve the Han-Nom
(calligraphic script).
