Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Many famous singers to join Vietnam-Japan Gala

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Many famous singers to join Vietnam-Japan Gala

A large-scale music gala gathering Vietnamese and Japanese pop stars will take place in Hanoi and HCM City to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic relations (21/9/1973-21/9/2008).

The gala will be held at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on May 24-25 and at Hoa Binh Theatre in HCM City on May 26.

Famous Japanese singers like Godai Natsuko, Akikawa Masafumi, Rimi Natsukawa, Shimatani Hitomi and Vietnamese pop stars Hong Nhung, My Linh, My Tam, Quang Dung, Lam Truong, and Tan Minh will participate in the show.

The gala will be aired live on Vietnam’s VTV and Japan’s NHK channels. This is the first show that will gather famous singers of Japan and Vietnam.

The gala is sponsored by the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam, the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Since the Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange festival held in the ancient town of Hoi An in 2003 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan relations, nearly 100 bilateral cultural events have been organised in the two countries.

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.