CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY WITH VCCA’S SPECIAL EVENT TAKE A PEEK INTO THE BOOK "A Great Train Adventure to the Sights of the World."
Entry: Free
For kids from 6 to 11 years old
Time: 19:30p.m - 21:00p.m , Thursday 1st June, 2023
Location: Vincom Center of Contemporary Art (VCCA)
B1–R3, Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi.
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Join us on a one-of-a-kind train journey around the world with an art program that starts with the book "A Great Train Adventure to the Sights of the World."
Are you curious about the longest bridge in the world or the bird with the weight record? Do you want to explore new or familiar musical melodies from different lands? Discover fascinating information about geography, culture, traditional foods, and endemic animals in every continent. Each surprise will lead to another, bringing you an unforgettable journey on this train. Once you step on, it's impossible to stop this memorable adventure.
Collect your passport at the event and join us on a thrilling "A Great Train Adventures" journey!
About author Phạm Thị Hoài Anh
Phạm Thị Hoài Anh is a children's book author passionate about developing educational programs for her books. She has served as a counselor and consultant for various projects, including being the National consultant for UN Women Vietnam in 2021. In this role, she compiled a reading guide for the book series "Generation Equality - Fairy Tales on Gender Equality," aimed at parents, teachers, and educators. She was also a consultant for an education book project that promotes the message of 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals to the public and children of GIZ Vietnam in collaboration with the Ministry of Planning & Investment.
Phạm Thị Hoài Anh is the author of heartwarming family-story books such as "Mother's Heart," "Daddy's Hand," and "Goodbye Grandma." She is also the founder and director of "Thủ thà thủ thỉ" (tentatively translated as "Whisper to Your Ears"), an educational project that aims to develop the reading culture of children aged 0-12 through educational programs for schools, families, and communities.
About educational curator Phương Vũ
Phương Vũ is a versatile professional who has worked in various roles such as producer, educational curator, art organizer, and project manager. She believes that art can bring mental prosperity to human life. Phương had produced and managed numerous programs, including the "Sing for Joy" concert held biennially at the Hanoi Opera House, the "When I was 20" course on Classical Music for non-music students, Educational concert series for children below ten years, and other concerts featuring renowned artists such as Trang Trịnh and the Epiphany music ensemble (UK). Phương has also been a long-time project manager for the Miracle Choir & Orchestra, which provides free classical music education to underprivileged children. Her art projects have received several awards, including the Charlotte Peace Designer Award from UN–Habitat and the Friendship Award for Cultural Projects by Korean Cultural Center – Korean Embassy to Vietnam. Currently, Phương Vũ serves as the educational curator of the Vietnam Youth Music Institute.
About artist Nguyễn Minh
Nguyễn Minh is a talented musician and producer from Hanoi who has been involved in the music industry since 2013. He has worked on various projects, including art films, documentaries, and musicals, making essential contributions to music production.Minh's creativity and enthusiasm have helped to discover and honor real-life stories by creating a deep sound space that adds value to the overall experience. He has also composed musical plays that are showcased annually on theater stages.
Recently, Minh has developed a passion for experimenting with more liberal musical structures. He spends significant time researching and creating ambient music - a genre that focuses on creating attractive acoustic spaces and harmonizing with nature. Minh will bring his expertise to create a unique musical experience for children, enabling them to explore different continents through music.
(The illustration for the event includes graphic elements taken from J.Cenkl's illustrations for the picture book "A Great Train Adventure to the Sights of the World" by Štěpánka Sekaninová. The picture book was published by Hanoi Publishing House and Crabit Kidbooks.)
