The documentary, directed by French filmmaker François Bibonne, whose Vietnamese roots through his grandmother, serves as an introduction to Vietnamese music and culture, with the aim of building stronger bonds between Vietnam and France. Director Bibonne embarked on this project after the passing of his grandmother, wanting to explore the classical music scene in Vietnam, where she was born and raised. Spanning over 15 months, Bibonne traveled across Vietnam, meeting with various artists and listening to their stories about the origins of classical music in the country. His journey took him to the Ho Chi Minh City Ballet and Symphony Orchestra, as well as Then village, where he witnessed traditional performances of trống cơm (traditional barrel-shaped Vietnamese drums). He also visited Bac Ninh to delve into Quan họ (duet singing) culture and returned to Hanoi to explore Ca Trù (ceremonial singing) among other musical traditions. Last year, “Once upon a bridge in Vietnam” received the Best Short Documentary Film award at the Los Angeles Film Awards. La Fête de la Musique, originally established in 1982 by the French Ministry of Culture, showcases free music concerts throughout France. On June 21st each year, France hosts over 18,000 concerts, featuring millions of amateur musicians and singers and attracting nearly 10 million spectators.
Tuyen Quang to host big cultural festival in September
Thanh Tuyen Festival will be held from September 12 to 14 in the northern province of Tuyen Quang.
Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam
A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.
Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen
The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh
The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
