Around Town Open University hosts drama week in English Quy Quang Friday, Dec 16, 2016,00:12 (GMT+7) Open University hosts drama week in EnglishQuy Quang Students of the Open University of HCMC are seen in a poster of the play “Safe Haven” adapted from the novel of Nicholas Sparks Students of the HCMC Open University will perform dramas adapted from American literature works in English at the university campus in HCMC’s Go Vap District on December 16, 17, 18 and 21. The performances are part of the Drama Week 2016-American Literature program that kicked off on December 9 and will wrap up on December 21. “A Walk to Remember” by Nicholas Sparks and “The Pursuit of Happiness” by Chris Gardner will be played on Friday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m, respectively. Highlights of the week are “Safe Haven” by Nicholas Sparks and “The Danish … [Read more...] about Open University hosts drama week in English
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Nadal to use Indian Wells as hardcourt test case
Rafael Nadal will use the upcoming ATP event at Indian Wells to test his left knee on hardcourts with hopes he can return to the same competition schedule he enjoyed before his recent seven-month layoff. Since returning from his injury last month, Nadal has won 12 of 13 matches in a South American clay-court swing, finishing runner-up in Vina del Mar, Chile, before taking titles in Sao Paulo and at the Mexican Open. "Today I know I can play on clay. I will try next week on the hard," Nadal said. "Playing tennis will be a process to adapt my knee to the competition. "I hope I will keep having the chances to play the normal calendar as I did in past years. "I cannot predict the future. I have to see how the knee will last at Indian Wells next week. Having the chance to play at Indian Wells is great. I didn't know one week ago if I would be able to play at Indian Wells." After Indian Wells, Nadal could play at a hardcourt event later this month at Miami, then switch to clay ahead of the … [Read more...] about Nadal to use Indian Wells as hardcourt test case
A look at Vietnam’s first int’l film festival Hong Kong movie star meets with Vietnamese audience First Int’l Film Festival opens in Hanoi Hong Kong movie star meets with Vietnamese audience First Int’l Film Festival opens in Hanoi
VietNamNet Bridge – After two years of preparation, the first international film festival in Vietnam opened on October 17 in Hanoi. Hong Kong movie star meets with Vietnamese audience First Int’l Film Festival opens in Hanoi International film festival in Asia Below is a review of some international film festivals in neighbouring countries, Vietnam’s integration into the world movie arena and its preparation for the festival. Thailand and the Philippines organize four international film festivals a year. Singapore has up to six international film festivals. Even Cambodia holds three film festivals. Vietnam has its first event now, which equals it to Indonesia. Southeast Asian countries that have never organized any international film festivals are Malaysia, Laos, Myanmar and Brunei (source: britfilms.com). Some Asian countries hold many international film festivals, which are organized every year very systematically . China has around seven events a … [Read more...] about A look at Vietnam’s first int’l film festival Hong Kong movie star meets with Vietnamese audience First Int’l Film Festival opens in Hanoi Hong Kong movie star meets with Vietnamese audience First Int’l Film Festival opens in Hanoi
Federer suffers fresh setback with Miami withdrawal
Third-ranked Roger Federer withdrew from the ATP and WTA Miami Open on Friday with a stomach illness just hours before his scheduled return from a two-month layoff following left knee surgery. MIAMI: Roger Federer must wait to test his surgically repaired left knee under match conditions after withdrawing from the ATP and WTA Miami Open on Friday (Mar 25) with a stomach illness. Only hours before his scheduled return from a two-month layoff, the 34-year-old Swiss star pulled out, missing the hardcourt event for the third time in four years. He won at Miami in 2005 and 2006 but has not reached the final since. "I am very sorry that I have to pull out of the Miami Open with a stomach virus," said Federer. "I feel bad for the tournament and the fans as I have rarely ever had to withdraw at such short notice. "I have not felt great for a few days and unfortunately it got worse in the last 24 hours. I was really excited to have my comeback in Miami but I am in no condition to play. I tried … [Read more...] about Federer suffers fresh setback with Miami withdrawal
Venezuela Film Week opens in Hanoi
Venezuela Film Week opens in Hanoi By Thoa Nguyen in Hanoi The Venezuelan Embassy in Vietnam, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the National Cinema Center, on Wednesday launched a Venezuela film week to mark Venezuela National Day on July 5. Una Casa con Vista al Mar (A House with a View of the Sea) started the film week last night at 7:30 p.m. The film tells the story of a farmer, Toamas Alonso, who lives with loneliness and has only a violin for a friend. After seeing a photo of him and his late wife on the beach, all memories suddenly overflow in his mind. Films will be screened at 8 p.m. each night until July 5 and tickets are free at the National Cinema Center at 87 Lang Ha Street, Hanoi. … [Read more...] about Venezuela Film Week opens in Hanoi