The festival, organized by the Singapore-based Odyssey Theatre (ODT) in 2004, has since been held in various countries including the Republic of Korea, Thailand, Italy, and Germany.
The event in Vietnam, co-organized by ODT and Saigon Contemporary & Ballet Dance Company (SCBC), aims to provide a platform for talented choreographers and dancers from Vietnam and around the world to come together and showcase their skills, as well as present their new works to audiences in the region and beyond.
Danny Tan, the founder and director of DanzINC and the art director of ODT, sees the festival as an opportunity for individuals to reconnect after three years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The festival will feature two captivating dance performances. On November 3, Singaporean choreographer Danny Tan will present “Paint the Galaxy”, a piece that reflects his vision of the post-pandemic world. This performance will feature ODT dancers accompanied by live music performed by two talented pianists. On November 4, Vietnamese choreographer Ha Thanh Hau will showcase “Mau” (Mother), a dance piece that explores profound themes. SCBC dancers will bring this piece to life, with support from traditional music.
Talk shows with the choreographers and dancers will also be held to provide further insights into their creative processes and inspirations. After the performances in Ho Chi Minh City, both “Paint the Galaxy” and “Mau” will be presented at the DanzINC festival in Singapore from November 5-11.
Festival of northwest tourism villages to run in Hoa Binh
A festival gathering 14 typical community-based tourism villages across the northwest region will take place in Hoa Binh province from October 6 to 8.
Ca Tru Performances in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
A good way for tourists to experience the local culture of Hanoi is to attend a live Ca tru performance, a traditional form of Vietnamese music, performed by Thang Long Ca Tru Club’s singers at Quan De Temple on Hang Buom Street in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.
Trong Quan Singing in Bui Xa
Trong quan singing, a type of popular art which alternates singing with drum accompaniments, has been performed for over 700 years in Bui Xa Village, Ninh Xa Commune, Thuan Thanh District of northern Bac Ninh Province. Local villagers are well aware of maintaining it as part of their cultural heritage which was formed in the land of the country’s ancient cultural hub.
Music Story of the Old Quarter
On Friday evening the second week of the month, a show entitled “Music Story of the Old Quarter” takes place at the Old Quarter’s Culture Exchange Centre, No. 50 Dao Duy Tu Street. It is a part of the program to introduce traditional and contemporary music of the land of Thang Long, Hanoi to both domestic and foreign visitors.
Zither Player Hai Phuong
For over 20 years, zither player Nguyen Thi Hai Phuong has conquered the hearts of thousands of traditional music lovers both at home and abroad and has made a great contribution to preserving the traditional music.
