The full original version of Carmen will be staged by performers from Vietnam, France, Thailand and the Republic of Korea for two nights in HCM City next week.
Carmen returns to HCM City this week. (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - ℱThe full or💙iginal version of Carmen will be staged by performers from Vietnam, France, Thailand and the Republic of Korea for two nights in HCM City next week.
The show is part of a cultural exchange project launched by the French Institute in HCM City, in cooperation with the International Choir and Orchestra of HCM City and Lys Event Company.
Carmen is a four-act opera written by French composer Georges Bizet. It was first performed at the Opéra-Comique in Paris in 1875, and has since become one of the most popular operas in the classical canon.
Its Habanera from act 1 and Toreador Song from act 2 are among the best-known of all operatic arias. The extracts have been staged by the HCM City Ballet and Opera Symphony Orchestra several times.
The opera depicts the tragedy of Carmen, a fiery gypsy, who falls in love with Don José.
Vietnamese soloist Thanh Huyen of HCM City Music Conservatory will play Carmen while French tenor Patrick Garayt of the French National Orchestra will play Don José.
The orchestra will be led by Carlos Dourthé, music director of the L’Orchestre et Coeur des Universités de Paris.
The opera’s art director is conductor Brian Reidlinger of the orchestra.
The opera will be staged on Friday and Saturday (July 1and 2) at 8pm at the city’s Opera House, 7 Lam Son Square, District 1.-VNA
The HCM City Ballet Symphony Orchestra and Opera will stage the opera The Magic Flute in German over the first weekend of May at the Opera House in HCM City.
The second Vietnamese opera will debut on May 26 at the Hanoi Opera House marking a milestone for Vietnamese opera art. The first one debuted some 40 years ago.
Classical music aficionados in the metropolis city of Ho Chi Minh will have a chance to luxuriate in a “French Night Music” at the local Opera House on June 9.
A cai luong (reformed opera) show by artists from Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Theatre will be organised twice a month at a hotel in downtown Ho Chi Minh City.
This is the first time since the adoption of the Convention that a country has served two consecutive terms on the Committee. The outcome shows the trust and recognition that member states have given Vietnam for its efforts and achievements in carrying out and promoting the Convention, as well as for its active role, strong standing, and growing credibility at UNESCO.
Quang Duc pottery is known for its wide range of forms, including wine bottles, jars, lime pots, vases, plant pots, incense burners and candle stands. Decorative motifs are equally rich, featuring mythical creatures, pastoral scenes, floral patterns, deer, peacocks, bats and more.
Vietnam’s cinematic appeal lies in its diverse settings, from terraced mountains and limestone karsts to bustling markets and ancient towns. Its mix of ethnic vibes, buzzing street life, and old traditions gives directors a goldmine for storytelling.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
Carmen returns to HCM City this week. (Photo: VNA)
