Japan film event at Shanghai International Film Festival kicks off
An event featuring Japanese films kicked off Friday at the Shanghai International Film Festival, showcasing cultural and entertainment works to Chinese audiences amid coronavirus travel restrictions.
Image shows the poster of Japan Film Week that started in Shanghai on June 11, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Japan-China Film Festival Executive Committee)(Kyodo)
The opening ceremony of the annual Japan Film Week in Shanghai was canceled for the first time since its start in 2006 as China has seen a resurgence of the infections.
But one of the co-organizers, the Japan-China Film Festival Executive Committee, said, We believe the screenings will serve as a bridge between Japan and China for promoting friendship.
Vietnamese divo Tung Duong (L) at the awards ceremony (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) -
16th Devotion Music Awards, held online in
Hanoi and HCM City on January 7.
Duong won three of the nine major categories, including “Album of the
Year” for his progressive rock album “Human”, “Music Show of the Year” for the “Human”
liveshow, and “Singer of the Year” for his powerful and energetic performances
and contributions to contemporary music.
He has so far taken home 13 prizes at the Devotion Music Awards.
In his acceptance speech, he said such awards not only give him motivation
but also inspire him to remain creative and reinvent himself.