Chuck Kuhn's Asia in Photos: Raising funds for Autistic Children & People with HIV/AIDS in Vietnam

Monday, May 24, 2010

Raising funds for Autistic Children & People with HIV/AIDS in Vietnam

A group of five artists from Ireland will give traditional music and dance shows in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to raise funds for autistic children and people with HIV/AIDS.

American violinist Athena Tergis and Irish folk musician Mick Moloney will perform at the concerts in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

The All Star Irish Traditional Music and Dance Concert will feature Mick Moloney, John Murphy, and Frank Crocker from Ireland and Athena Tergis, an American violinist who specialises in traditional Irish music.

They will perform traditional Irish tunes and contemporary music on the violin, banjo, mandolin, and guitar and be accompanied by world champion dancer Niall O’Leary.

The first concert will be held at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ho Chi Minh Cityon May 23 and followed by the other at the Youth Theatre in Hanoi on May 25.

The concerts are jointly organised by the Irish Embassy in Hanoi and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Performing Arts Department.

Source: Nhan Dan

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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.