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Hanoians enjoy the Rivers of the World Exhibition 2017
Tuyet Nhung 19:19, 2017/11/19
Accordingly, 69 artworks from 69 schools in locations around the world, including Hanoi, Vietnam, are being displayed at the “Rivers of the World’ Exhibition 2017” on Hanoi Book Street.
Visitors looking the artwork in exhibition.
Visitors looking the artwork in exhibition.
This year, 69 artworks have been produced by 69 schools in Addis Ababa, Debre Zeit and Bahir Dar in Ethiopia; Hanoi in Vietnam; Kafue in Zambia; Logos in Nigeria; Freetown in Sierra Leone; Kathmadu and Pokhara in Nepal; and from London, Reading, Hull, Thurrock and Southend-on-Sea in the UK.
This is the second year that Vietnamese schools have been invited to participate in the “Rivers of the World” project. The project has been implemented for 11 years with the participation of schools from 28 countries around the world.
“Rivers of the World” encourages young people to reflect about the different aspects of rivers and inspires them to recognize the potential of art in their lives. It champions the creativity of children and young people and provides a framework in which international partnerships may flourish between artists and schools.
In addition, “Rivers of the World” connects 12 to 14 year old students all over the world with local rivers and then partners them with UK schools. Inspired by their research into rivers and guided by professional artists, the students create great artworks for public display.
In Vietnam, with instruction from artist Nguyen Hoang Giang and the power of their imaginations, students from six Hanoi secondary schools created pieces reflecting current environmental concerns, drawing on historical events such as The Great Stink of 1858 when the Thames River was severely polluted by sewage. In another artwork, students produced stencil prints illustrating the protection of London from a flood by the Thames barrier.
Hanoians enjoy the Rivers of the World Exhibition 2017.
Hanoians enjoy the Rivers of the World Exhibition 2017.
These wonderful works are also exhibited in all participating cities and countries. In Vietnam, the British Council in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Training has implemented the project for two years, encouraging students to learn about local rivers in the first year and their partner’s river in the second.
Every artwork has its own story. Each shows the different points of view of the students, raises awareness, promotes knowledge and encourages them to explore and reflect on local and global issues. The project provides a wealth of exciting cross-curricular activities, helping students to gain an international outlook and develop the skills they need for life and work in an increasingly inter-connected global society.
The exhibiton runs till November 30.
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