Painter An was born in March 20, 1923 in Son Tay town. He is the son of Phan Ke Toai, who is a senior mandarin and the former Deputy Prime Minister of Vietnam. He studied the École des Beaux Arts de l’Indochine – now Vietnam University of Fine Art, No.42 Yet Kieu Street, Hanoi. During the resistance war against the French colonists, painter An participated in the activities of the Viet Bac war zone, which is present-day Thai Nguyen province. His famous painting Nho Mot Chieu Tay Bac (Recalling One Later Afternoon in Tay Bac) has caused many people to explore the beautiful mountains where soldiers were once stationed. Especially, painter An was the first painter to portray President Ho Chi Minh in 1948 in the Viet Bac war zone and had about 20 works on President Ho Chi Minh. He has also won a number of art prizes, including the Government’s 2001 Noble Medal. A homage ceremony for the veteran painter will be held from 7.30 am to 8.45 am on January 23 at the National Funeral House, No 5 Tran Thanh Tong Street. On the same day, his funeral will take place in Son Tay town, Hanoi.
Vietnamese heroic mother Tran Thi Viet, who was recognised as the country's oldest living person by Vietnam Guinness Book of Records, passed away on June 18, lived to be 119 years old. Mother Tran Thi Viet has 10 children, seven of whom sacrificed their life to the fight for national independence. She was awarded the title Heroic Vietnamese Mother by the State. According to Vice Chairman of Long An provincial People's Committee Tran Huu Phuoc, a solemn memorial service for mother Viet and her burial service will be held on June 20 at a cemetery in her home village, in…... [read more]
People's Artist Duong Ngoc Duc, senior veteran of the Vietnamese stage sector, passed away in Hanoi on June 3 at the age of 81. People Artist Duong Ngoc Duc The director was born in the capital in 1930. He graduated from the Director Department of the Leningrad State University of Theatre, Music and Cinematography in 1964.He was Party Committee Secretary and Secretary-general of the Vietnam Stage Artists Association, and Director of Vietnam Drama Theater in 1978.He was known as one of the leading directors of the country from 1960-1970.The director used stage names including The Lu, Tran Hoat, Dinh…... [read more]
Painter Luu Cong Nhan, one of the big names in the world of Vietnamese fine art, passed away on July 21 in Da Lat city at the age of 76. Painter Luu Cong Nhan He left behind thousands of works of art, including watercolor, oil and do paper examples amongst many others. He was especially famous for his collections depicting Da Lat Villas, Ha Noi and Hoi An ancient streets, some of which are on display in both local and foreign museums.His works during the two national resistance wars were considered as examples of 'socialist realism' such examples include,…... [read more]
Professor Tran Van Giau, a famous educator and veteran revolutionary, passed away at the age of 100 in Ho Chi Minh City on December 16. He was former secretary of the Vietnam Communist Party's Nam Ky (South Vietnam) region and chairman of the South Vietnam's Resistance Committee. He was honored for his 80-year membership in the Communist Party and lifetime devotion to a revolutionary and educational cause. Professor Giau is widely known for his research work and books on literature, history and philosophy. He was bestowed the tittles of People's Teacher, Doi Moi-era (renovation-era) Labor Hero, Ho Chi Minh Award, Ho Chi…... [read more]
Professor Tran Van Khe, the grand old master of Vietnamese traditional music passed away on June 24 in Gia Dinh Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City at the ripe old age of 94. In an announcement, the professor died at Gia Dinh People's Hospital after fighting for illnesses, including the lungs, heart and kidney, at the hospital since May 27. Professor Tran Van Khe was born in 1921 in My Tho City in the southern Vietnam. He was introduced to music at a young age of 6. He is able to play many Vietnamese traditional instruments, such as dan kim…... [read more]
