OK, so I slacked when I got back to the UK last time, no I slacked before I got to the UK, too much to do, not enough time to do it in. So I decided to do video blogs, guess what not enough time to put them up, all recorded but not all posted.

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I mis-quote it's called Inclusive Cities

After all was said and done, this was one of the most amazing projects I've had the pleasure to be involved in. Not only was it making a significant contribution to the art history of Vietnam, but also taking art to the people to allow them to make their own minds up if they enjoy it or not. Rather than cultural gatekeepers saying, 'This is good or this isn't'. Yes there will always be an element of this, but it allowed people to experience art in their community rather than in the theatre.

A few images and words from the show

Today is created from the history of the past (YESTERDAY) and will become the history of tomorrow. It will leave marks in us whether intentionally or unintentionally. History shows us how we were created and each of our actions today will SHAPE history in future.
Whether we succeed or fail, every war or battle results in losses for both sides. From each individual’s emotional losses and weaknesses, the artists would like to remind us about history, wars and losses.

From two different cultures, two art styles and languages, they learn to share, to respect each other’s disparities, to coexist in an open environment.

Huhmmm...
Like a prayer for dead spirits…
Like a sigh over pains and losses…
Above all, it is a removal of dark corners in each soul in order to live together in a peaceful world.

The programme was put together by British Council, British artist Kwesi Johnson of Kompany Malakhi and Contemporary Dance Group +84