Talk-show: What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
Time: Sat, 03/08/2013, 9.30 - 11.30
Venue: Goethe Institute
Language: Vietnamese with English simultaneous interpretation
Guest speaker:
Nguyen Anh Thuan (social entrepreneur, former vice-director USAID Pathways)
Ngo Van Hieu (assistant professor | Calgary University, Canada)
Nguyen Thanh Tam (activist, Fulbright scholarship & Australian Leadership Award)
Growing up on the margin isn't easy. Bullying, discrimination, social pressure, internalized homophobia—these are the daily experience of many LGBT people and their loved ones. But does it mean all LGBT people simply surrender to the circumstance? That their loved ones turn their backs? Absolutely not. Indeed, many have shown the world otherwise, leading meaningful and fulfilling lives, giving back to their community, and making the world a better place.
Hear the inspiring life stories of several Vietnamese LGBT people and bring home the gift of courage, faith, and love.
* 20 books "Mẹ ơi, Con Đồng Tính" will be given to early birds
* Free walk-in. Only 70 seats available.
Talk-show: The Art of Telling LGBT Stories
Time: Sat, 03/08/2013, 13.30 - 15.30
Venue: Goethe Institute
Language: Vietnamese with English simultaneous interpretation
Guest speakers:
Maika Elan (photographer, World Press Photo award-winner)
Huynh Nguyen Dang Khoa (filmmaker)
In this world of information overload and compassion fatigue, it's increasingly difficult to get one's story heard. Yet, in its simplicity and humanity, storytelling remains a powerful tool for drawing attention to an issue. Can art bring new perspectives to public issues? And if so, how can it be used as a to change lives and affect social paradigms?
The Workshop “Telling LGBT Stories” takes a versed approach to communicating the lives and struggles of the LGBT community. Renowned photographer Maika Elan, winner of the prestigious World Press Photo Contemporary Issues Award in 2013 for her powerful series “The Pink Choice”, will discuss her depiction of everyday scenes of loving gay couples. Well-known writer Nguyen Ngoc Thach will discuss how, through his writing, he draws attention to one of Vietnam's most marginalized social groups. Finally, the young talent behind the viral sitcom My Best Gay Friend will also join the board!
* 20 books "Mẹ ơi, Con Đồng Tính" will be given to early birds
* Free walk-in. Only 70 seats available.
The Show of Trung Anh - Top 6 Project Runway Vietnam 1
Time: Sat, 03/08/2013, 17.30 - 19.30
Venue: Goethe Institute
