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The Opera Gala, a spectacular event showcasing the talents of over 100 artists, is set to take place on June 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. at the prestigious Hanoi Opera House in the beautiful Hoan Kiem District of Hanoi.  Soprano singer To Loan will join the Opera Gala – Paradiso dell’opera. Photo: VNOB  According to the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB), the upcoming performance aims to showcase the elegance and magnificence of Italian opera to the Vietnamese audience. With its roots in Italy, this European musical tradition has captivated audiences worldwide, and now Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience its beauty firsthand. The artists involved are dedicated to bringing the richness and grandeur of Italian opera to life on stage, creating a memorable and immersive theatrical experience for all. Opera originated in Florence, Italy during the late 16th century as a unique art form that combines music, theater, and various other artis...

The British Council has recently unveiled the UK/Vietnam Season 2023 program, an extraordinary lineup of cultural and educational events scheduled throughout the year until December. This exciting initiative aims to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the thriving bilateral relationship between Vietnam and the UK. One of the incredible projects supported by the program is called Our Place in Space. This innovative project brings together the artistic talents of Oliver Jeffers and the scientific expertise of Professor Stephen Smartt to create a stunning model of the solar system. Their goal is to explore a thought-provoking question: how does our perspective shift when we view the Earth from the vastness of space? Through this project, Jeffers and Smartt aim to inspire a new understanding and appreciation for our place in the universe.  An illustration of Our Place in Space project. Photo: British Council “Our Place in Space is excited to announce the upcoming instal...

Speakers present speeches at the conference. Photo: Thu Ha A conference themed “East Sea and the Sovereignty of Vietnam” was held in Paris last weekend, attracting the participation of many Vietnamese and foreign scholars, reported VNA. Vietnamese Ambassador to France Dinh Toan Thang said this event is of great significance for overseas Vietnamese, especially those living in Europe, showing their affection and attachment to their homeland and their concern with major national issues. Organized under the initiative of the Liaison Board of Overseas Vietnamese in Europe, the conference received 14 speeches from scholars, professors, doctors, and researchers on Asia and the East Sea, as well as economists and educators from European countries such as Poland, Germany, France, Italy, the Czech Republic and Ukraine, and Canada, and Vietnam. The presentations mentioned many points of view on the East Sea and Vietnam’s sovereignty over sea and islands, from historical, cultural,...