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Artemis Danza, a renowned dance company led by acclaimed Italian choreographer Monica Casadei, presents an exciting and innovative rendition of the ballet “The Barber of Seville” (Il Barbiere di Siviglia) to the vibrant audience in Hanoi.  Italian Il Barbiere di Siviglia is on Hanoi’s stage tonight. Photo: Artemis Danza Dance Company  “The Barber of Seville” is a compelling story that revolves around the character of Rosina. Count Almaviva has fallen in love with her, and she reciprocates his feelings. However, Rosina’s guardian Bartolo has ulterior motives to marry her, driven by his desire to acquire her substantial dowry. Through a series of comedic complications, the libretto skillfully brings the lovers together with the assistance of the clever Figaro. With a history dating back approximately 200 years, ballet has emerged as one of the world’s most beloved art forms, maintaining its place at the forefront of the global ballet scene. First perfo...

The exhibition titled “Stroll through the Lacquer Land” will be held in Hanoi, showcasing nearly 30 works by 10 renowned lacquer artists. This unique exhibition, featuring a variety of artistic perspectives, will take place from August 2 to 8 at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, located at 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Hanoi. One of the highlighted artists in the exhibition is Painter Phan Cam Thuong, who described his lacquer technique as reminiscent of the ancient Buddha statues. According to him, the drying process of ancient lacquer may be time-consuming, but it results in a transparent and water-like effect. He emphasized that lacquer is not just a material, but a way of drawing, and the material itself holds little significance in the creation of artworks. Another notable artist featured in the exhibition is Painter Ly Truc Son, who discovered his talent for painting at a young age of 12. Known as the leading painter of contemporary lacquer art, Son founded the “Son Ta” (Wax Tree) group and ...

It is time for residents and visitors to save the moments with photographs during these days of late March and early April when Hanoi streets don a romantic coat of Hoa Ban (Orchid Tree flowers), Hoa Sua (Dalbergia Tonkinensis flowers), and Hoa Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia flowers). The Bun Flower is a lesser-known variety of flowers, though. Only three Bun trees have been found in the capital city thus far.  The Bun tree, also known as Bach hoa or Man man (Capparaceae), blooms only once a year in late March or early April. The brilliant flowers are pure white at first, then turn bright yellow in full bloom, releasing a mild sweet fragrance. The first Bun tree found in Hanoi several years ago is planted in front of the Cultural House of Dinh Thon Village, My Dinh Ward, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi. The tree, with a large old trunk and two broad canopies, is said to be over 300 years old. The second Bun plant in Hanoi w...