Melodies from Japanese stringed instruments – Koto and Biwa, and the Shakuhachi flute, will entertain music lovers in HCM City tomorrow. 
Nakai Tomoya and Nagasu Tomoka will perform popular songs using these traditional musical instruments and hold cultural exchanges with local students and residents.
The concert is organised by the Consulate General of Japan and is one of the cultural events held to celebrate the Year of Cultural Exchange between Japan and Mekong 2009.
Construction begins on first museum of cinema
Construction of Viet Nam’s first museum of cinema will start tomorrow in the southern province of Binh Thuan.
The 2,000sqm museum will be designed in Hue city’s architectural style.
Memorabilia of late talented actors such as Le Cong Tuan Anh, Bac Son, Lam Toi and Hong Sen will be displayed at the VND300 million (US$17,000) museum.
Short film month shows off young directors
VTV6 will present films by young directors such as Neu Con Co Ngay Mai (If Tomorrow Comes) by Duong Mong Thu, PA by Phan Huynh Trang and Uoc Mo Cua Thuy (Thuy’s Dream) by Minh Thuy and Thi Ngon this month to celebrate short film month.
These films often address social issues such as social evils and the third sex.
Tourists to enjoy royal music by boat in Hue
Hue Monuments Conservation Centre will use royal boats for tourism starting on March 26.
Tourists can enjoy a royal party and royal music performed by the Hue Royal Traditional Theatre on boats while sightseeing.
The VND4 billion (over US$228,500) restoration followed the design of the Nguyen dynasty’s royal boats.
US, Canadian models do charity work in Viet Nam
Canadian supermodel Noot Seear and American model Annie Henley attended the first meeting of the international members of Rose Charities International and began their own charity work in Viet Nam.
Noot Seear, 25, is the representative of Rose in the US. Annie Henley is also an active member of Rose.
VietNamNet/Viet Nam News
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