Vietnam Festival 2008
Presented by National Heritage Board (NHB)
Singapore

For the first time, the National Heritage Board (NHB) is organising Vietnam Festival. Members of the public are invited to enjoy an array of sensory delights as they immerse themselves in the history, tastes and cultures of enchanting Vietnam – at exciting exhibitions, events and shows across Singapore.

Vietnam Festival 2008

POST DOI MOI: Vietnamese Art after the 1990s

Venue: Singapore Art Museum (71 Bras Basah Road S189555) Date: 12 May to 28 September 2008 Time: Mon – Sun: 10am – 7pm, Fri: 10am – 9pm Free admission from 12 – 2pm on weekdays and 6 – 9pm on Fridays As part of the inaugural NHB Vietnam Festival, Singapore Art Museum is inviting all art enthusiasts to be inspired by the beauty of modern and contemporary Vietnamese art from the last 15 years. Take this rare opportunity to deepen your understanding of the artworks by attending workshops, art talks and guided tours. This showcase of contemporary Vietnamese art features loans from the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts, Hanoi, Fine Arts Museum of Ho Chi Minh City and various artists from Vietnam as well as collectors from Vietnam, Singapore, UK and USA.

VIET NAM! FROM MYTH TO MODERNITY

Venue: Asian Civilisations Museum (1 Empress Place S179555)
Date: 21 May to 30 September 2008
Time: Mon: 1pm - 7pm, Tue to Sun: 9am – 7pm (Friday: 9am - 9pm)

The history of Vietnam is shrouded in a rich oral tradition of myth and legend - many Vietnamese believe themselves to be the descendents of the Dragon King and Mountain Fairy. As part of the inaugural NHB Vietnam Festival, come explore the unique Vietnamese cultural identity and marvel at the craftsmanship of impressive Dong Son bronze drums and weapons, imposing Hindu-Buddhist temple sculptures, delicate blue and white ceramics and whimsical woodblock prints. This landmark exhibition will take the visitor through 2500 years of Vietnam’s history, as seen through more than 180 artefacts on loan from museums in Vietnam, private collections and from the collection of the Asian Civilisations Museum.

Log on to www.vietnamfestival.sg for more details.

Texted edited by Eugene Tang. Information and Photos Courtesy of NHB. All Rights reserved.