April 12 – 18
‘Tuong’ takes to the street
Apart from enjoying impressive Tuong (classical drama) performances by seasoned artistes from the Nguyen Hien Dinh Tuong Theatre, both locals and visitors will be introduced to the arts of Tuong mask drawing and its dress codes.
At 7.00pm on Sunday, April 18
At public park located on a section of riverside Tran Hung Dao Street, near the eastern end of the Tran Thi Ly Bridge.
Free to watch
Performances on traditional Vietnamese music, folk songs and ‘bai choi’ (singing while acting as playing cards)
5:00pm - 9:30pm Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18
On a section of Tran Hung Dao Street, southern sidewalk on the eastern bank of the Han River
Free to watch
The Dance of Han River
Daily 8:00pm – 10:30pm at the semicircle sidewalk, Bach Dang Street (the intersection of Bach Dang and Binh Minh 6 streets)
Free to watch
Street Music
The event will feature artises from the Tu Nguyen group
7:00pm – 10:00 Friday, Saturday and Sunday (March 16, 17, 18 respectively)
The western end of the Dragon Bridge (opposite the VTV8 building) or on the sidewalk of Bach Dang Street, opposite 250 Bach Dang Street)
Free to watch
Dragon’s head breathes fire and squirts water
Saturday April 17 and Sunday April 18 (9:00pm)
The eastern end of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge
Free to watch
Movies: (All in English with Vietnamese subtitles)
SEOBOK
Genre: Action, Drama, Science Fiction
Former intelligence agent Ki-hun (Gong Yoo), who lives a secluded life as a result of a traumatic memory, is entrusted by his former boss with a secret mission to transfer humanity’s first cloned human, called Seobok, to a safe location. However, the mission goes awry when the convoy is ambushed by unknown attackers. As the two repeatedly butt heads, various groups with conflicting agendas chase after Seobok, who is humanity’s greatest salvation but also its greatest threat. Will Ki-hun overcome all the dangers that await, or will Seobok end up falling into the hands of someone who wants to take over the destiny of all humanity?
From Thursday April 15
CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong
CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen
FATE/GRAND ORDER THE SACRED ROUND TABLE REALM: CAMELOT
Genre: Animation
The wandering knight, Bedivere, reaches the end of his journey. The year is A.D. 1273 in Jerusalem. The Holy Land has been transformed into a massive desert, the people have been forced out of their homes, and three major powers wage war with each other in this wasteland. The Knights of the Round Table come together to protect the Holy City and their Lion King. With the whole of his kingdom summoned into a strange land, Ozymandias, the Sun-King, quietly plots against the tyranny of this bizarre realm. The mountain people, protectors of those who were stripped of their land, await their chance at rebellion. In order to fulfill his mission, Bedivere heads for the Holy City where the Lion King rules. There he meets humanity’s final Master, Ritsuka Fujimaru, who has come to Jerusalem, accompanied by his Demi-Servant, Mash Kyrielight, in their quest to restore human history. Bedivere joins with Fujimaru and his companions to undertake this quest.
From Friday April 16
CGV Vinh Trung Plaza, 255 - 257 Hung Vuong
CGV Vincom Mall, 910A Ngo Quyen
By A.T