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Art For You calls on art lovers to support local artists

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2 years ago

December 2, 2021

HÀ NỘI — Hundreds of artworks by more than 200 artists will be presented at Art For You – the only affordable art fair in Việt Nam, from today.

Organised by Manzi Art Space and Work Room Four, the 14th edition of the art fair will introduce to art lovers more than 400 pieces of artwork ranging from sketches, paintings, prints to sculptures.

Art For You was founded with the ambition to remunerate artists for their work and support independent art spaces in Hà Nội. — Photo courtesy of Manzi Art Space

According to founder of Manzi Art Space, Trâm Vũ, the global pandemic has left everyone with exceptional challenges and as people live through these unprecedented times, the arts and cultural sector is rocked by the way the pandemic has unfolded across the world in 2021.

“Creative industries have been severely impacted by the pandemic, and many cultural organisations have been forced to close their doors and artists halt their practice, due to lack of funding and a huge dip in the market. Artists, and the spaces that house them – galleries, studios, community art spaces – have been adversely affected by even greater cuts in funding and financial support,” she said.

“Art For You was founded with the ambition to remunerate artists for their work and support independent art spaces in Hà Nội. It is at this time more important than ever to consider how art lovers can support the local artistic community by being a patron of the arts, no matter how small,” she added.

At Art For You, prices begin at US$25 and are capped at $900 to make this event accessible for all.

Art For You has consistently strove to nurture and develop a network of more than 200 artists and sent more than 2,500 artworks into people’s homes across Việt Nam and to many countries across the globe. — Photo courtesy of Manzi Art Space

Việt Nam’s only affordable art fair originates from an idea of Manzi Art Space and Work Room Four in 2014. They wanted to work together to organise an art fair, with a focus on young to mid-career contemporary artists, showing smaller pieces of work – that were more affordable – in the hope to stimulate the art market and be able to remunerate artists for their work and support independent art spaces in Hà Nội.

Seven years later, this small idea has now grown into an anticipated art event trusted by artists and audience alike. Art For You has consistently strove to nurture and develop a network of more than 200 artists and sent more than 2,500 works of art into people’s homes across Việt Nam and to many countries across the globe.

Art For You is a thoughtfully displayed and well curated selection of Việt Nam’s most exciting talent and ensures that both seasoned and novice buyers of art find something extraordinary to take home.

Art For You 14th Edition takes place from 9.30am to 8pm everyday at Work Room Four, 31/67 Tô Ngọc Vân Street, Tây Hồ District, until December 8. Free admission.

Source: https://vietnamnews.vn/life-style/1090235/art-for-you-calls-on-art-lovers-to-support-local-artists.html

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In Vietnam, woman helps disabled husband fulfill wish of organ donation

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6 hours ago

September 29, 2023

TienphongNews

The wife of a disabled man in Hanoi who was declared dead from a brain hemorrhage donated his organs to save the lives of others, according to his wishes.

D.T.B., 43, passed away but his heart, liver, and two kidneys still survive in the bodies of others, Hanoi-based Viet Duc University Hospital said on Wednesday.

N.T.H., B.’s wife, said she and B. got married in 2008 and have raised their son and daughter together despite obstacles and difficulties.

B. worked as a cargo transporter and H. as a rice farmer, scrap trader, and domestic helper to make ends meet.

Her family lived in a nine-square-meter house before recently moving to a larger home.

H. has been undergoing thyroid disease treatment at an oncology hospital over the past eight years. However, the disease developed into thyroid cancer last year.

While receiving treatment at the hospital, she was informed that her husband had collapsed while resting after work.

B. was rushed to the General Hospital of Agriculture where doctors found that he had suffered brain hemorrhage and his heart had stopped beating.

H. hurriedly returned home to see her husband for the last time.

Suppressing the pain of losing her husband, H. requested that his organs be donated, according to her deceased husband’s wishes.

According to H., B.’s dream of donating his organs was ignited after watching a report on organ donation in 2009 and deciding he wanted his organs to be used to help other continue their lives.

Despite her family’s protest, H. had B.’s body transported to Viet Duc University Hospital where his organs were donated.

“Whenever someone told me that he would hurt, I smiled and replied that was his wish. He left but still did good things for life,” H. shared.

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Vietnam’s Mekong Delta to host first trail race in November

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13 hours ago

September 28, 2023

TienphongNews

An Giang Province in southern Vietnam is set to host a trail running competition on November 22 this year at the Cam Mountain tourist area, located in the province’s Tinh Bien Town.

The provincial Center for Investment and Trade Promotion and the administration of Tinh Bien jointly held a press conference on Thursday to announce the Cam Mountain Trail 2023, the first trail race in the Mekong Delta region.

The tournament is co-organized by the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel, the Victoria Nui Sam Hotel, Vietrace365 JSC, and the management board of the Cam Mountain tourist area.

The Cam Mountain Trail is expected to promote physical activity habits and the trailing running trend in the area as well as across the country.

Le Trung Hieu, director of the provincial Center for Investment and Trade Promotion, said the event will enable An Giang to promote its tourism, cultural customs, and local specialties, aside from spreading a positive message to keep a healthy lifestyle.

Running enthusiasts from beginners to athletes are welcomed to take part in the sports event, which offers runners 5km, 10km, 21km và 42km races through stunning landscapes including lush forests, mountain passes, and tourist attractions.

Some trails of the upcoming Cam Mountain Trail 2023. Photo: Courtesy of organizer

The participants are required to finish their races starting from delta areas to the top of Cam Mountain within 7-8 hours.

The first finishers of the mentioned-above distances will be awarded medals and the respective sums of VND3 million (US$124), VND4 million ($165), VND5 million ($206), and VND7 million ($290).

Up to now, around 1,000 runners have registered to join the trail race, according to the organizer.

Since the Cam Mountain Trail 2023 is the first of its kind in the delta, the organizer limits the number of runners in the competition at some 1,300 only.

The figure will be revised up in the next few years if local lodging facilities are able to offer their services to more runners.

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40 cruise ships, yachts join parade at Ho Chi Minh City River Fest

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2 months ago

August 6, 2023

TienphongNews

The ongoing Ho Chi Minh City River Festival, taking place from Friday to Sunday this week, features a boat parade every night with the participation of some 40 cruise ships, yachts, floating restaurants, canoes operated by tourism businesses on the Saigon River.

This waterway parade is expected to be one of the highlights of the three-day festival, hosted by the municipal Department of Tourism, in coordination with the municipal Department of Culture and Sports as well as relevant agencies.

The boat parade starts from the Saigon Cruise Port in District 4 to the waters near the Landmark 81 building, the highest skyscraper in the country, with the participating ships decorated with colorful lights to attract festival-goers.

The boat parade will take place between 7:30 pm and 9:00 pm on Saturday and from 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Sunday this week.

Illuminated boats stage a parade on the Saigon River in Ho Chi Minh City, August 4, 2023. Photo: T.T.D / Tuoi Tre

Aside from watching the boat parade, festival-goers can access some 150 special deals offered by over 100 travel firms at the event.

They can also explore riverside cultural space, take part in a wide range of traditional folk games, and enjoy various traditional music and dance shows.

These activities are scheduled to take place at the Saigon Cruise Port, the Bach Dang Wharf Park, the Binh Dong Wharf, along the banks of Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Canal, and in various tourist sites.

Below are some photos of a boat parade held on Friday night:

Illuminated boats are on parade near the Ba Son Bridge, which spans over the Saigon River and links District 1 with Thu Duc City in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Phuong Quyen / Tuoi Tre