Young dancers of the HCM City-based Urban Dance Group (UDG) troupe will perform in a show “Between Us” featuring contemporary dance.(Photo: thegioidienanh.com)
HCMCity (VNA) - Young dancers of the HCM City-based Urban Dance Group(UDG) troupe will perform in a show “Between Us” featuring contemporary dance.
Theshow will be held on December 1 and 2 at the Factory Contemporary Arts Centre.
Theproduction was created by Vietnamese-Canadian dancer and choreographer John HuyTran, the leader of the Urban Dance Group, and his colleague, American dancerand choreographer Sabra Johnson, winner of the season 3 reality TV show SoYou Think You Can Dance on Fox TV.
Johninvited Johnson to train UDG dancers for the show.
The90-minute event, about youth, love and urban life, will feature UDG talentssuch as Nguyen Ngoc Tan, Pham Ngoc Anh, Le Huu Phuoc, Dao Phi Hai and Nguyen ManhQuyen, who won top prizes at national and international dance contests.
Thetroupe’s leader John will also perform with the dancers.
The32-year-old artist, who began working in Vietnam in 2012, said he came to thecountry to play a role in contributing to the development of contemporary dancehere.
Johnwas a member of the jury of Thu Thach Cung Buoc Nhay (Facingto Dance) in 2013, a Vietnamese version of the American show So YouThink You Can Dance.
“Ilove working with young Vietnamese dancers, who love discovering themselvesthrough dance,” said John in an interview with local media. “I believe theywill reach new heights of dance with their ambition and energy.”
Johnhas performed as a key dancer in many shows and TV programmes, and hasalso worked as a lecturer for dance schools and troupes.
“Wღeꦍ hope to share our love for dance to young audiences throughour show,” said John, who has created dance works that combine traditional andmodern styles.-VNA
The sixth edition of the international dance festival “Europe meets Asia in contemporary dance” will take place in Hanoi and HCM City from September 24-27.
The 6th edition of the “Europe Meets Asia in Contemporary Dance” will be held September 21-25 at National Youth Theatre and Star Galaxy, Hanoi and September 25-27 in the Opera House in HCM City.
The World Police Band Concert - Vietnam 2025 is an important opportunity to enhance cultural and artistic exchanges and mutual understanding between Vietnam’s public security force and law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Young people are no longer seeing heritage as something distant. They are actively engaging with it, for example, photographing it, performing it, and making it part of their everyday creative expression.
Demonstrating their superior form, the Thai women’s team cruised to a straight-sets victory, winning 25–16, 25–16, and 25–21. With this result, Thailand remains unbeaten across both legs of the tournament so far.
According to the latest FIFA women’s rankings, Vietnam ranked sixth in Asia, behind Japan (8th globally), the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (10th), Australia (15th), China (16th) and the Republic of Korea (21st).
Accessible via //a80.hanoi.gov.vn and a mobile app, the platform serves as the official information hub for parades, cultural events, exhibitions, and public services. It offers real-time updates on schedules, traffic, security, healthcare, and live broadcasts, as well as behind-the-scenes stories and community-shared moments from across the country.
Vietnamese language is now officially taught at four high schools and is one of eight optional second foreign languages in the national university entrance exam of the RoK.
Coach Masahiko Okiyama asked his Vietnamese side to step up a gear after the break, and it took only three minutes to double their lead thanks to an individual effort from Y Za Luong, who finished crisply into the bottom corner.
More than 150 images on display highlight the National Assembly’s 80-year development and the performance of the HCM City delegation of NA deputies during the 2021–2026 term.
The festival aims to foster artistic and cultural exchange, while deepening international appreciation for national identity, societal values and the missions of law enforcement agencies, especially those of the Vietnamese People's Police and their counterparts around the globe.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism plans to display up to 150 posters at Ho Chi Minh Square in Vinh for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution on August 19 and National Day on September 2.
The competition offers a meaningful cultural and educational platform, serving not only as a creative space for Vietnamese and international children living in Hanoi but also as a forum to inspire patriotism, a love for peace, environmental awareness, and the aspiration to build a humane and sustainable world.
Taking a journey to the Cham Museum — the modest building in Phan Rang –Thap Cham, Indian writer Ankita Mahabir said that the museum might not boast size but it brims with pride for the local community, featuring carefully preserved sandstone sculptures, portraits, and rare artifacts.
For years, the Vietnamese community in many countries rarely had the chance to experience Vietnam’s traditional arts and culture actitivies organized by the Vietnam government, except the annual event “Vietnam Day Abroad” that has been organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2010. But the year 2024 marked a turning point.
In the context of international integration and globalisation, culture and art education plays a vital role in promoting the all-round development of Vietnam's young generation.
Vietnam shared the top podium with the Philippines in the medal tally with four gold, two silver and two bronze medals at the last SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The “Vietnam – Colours from the Tropics” Cultural Festival in Moscow, Russia, has wrapped up after drawing 968,000 local residents and visitors, surpassing expectations and surprising organisers with the vibrant interest it sparked in the Russian capital.
Numerous commemorative activities highlighting the national remarkable achievements will be held nationwide in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).
Young dancers of the HCM City-based Urban Dance Group (UDG) troupe will perform in a show “Between Us” featuring contemporary dance.(Photo: thegioidienanh.com) 
