This is a Vietnamese focussed Book Club where we discuss books either written by Vietnamese authors or books based in Vietnam. We encourage women and men of all nationalities to join and be part of this evening book club that meets every first Thursday in a month. This activity is organised by Friends of Vietnam Heritage.
The book we are discussing this month is Last Night I Dreamed of Peace a Diary of Dang Thuy Tram. She was a 24 year old doctor when she went to work in a Vietcong battlefield hospital and just 27 when she was killed. Her voice lives on through these pages. We look forward to an interesting discussion.
Place: Maison De Tet, Villa 156, Tu Hoa St, Nhgi Tam, Hanoi
This walk commences at St. Joseph’s Cathedral and travels through some of the streets of the Old Quarter, including Lý Quốc Sư, Yên Thái, Hàng Quạt, and Hàng Trống. It also includes visits to two important pagodas/temples (or Chùa/Đền) and two community houses (or Đình).
Place: St Joseph’s Cathedral on the corner of Nhà Thờ and Nhà Chung streets
Please leave your mobile phone number so we can contact you in case of any last minute changes.
Notes: Dress appropriately for the weather. Please bring comfortable walking shoes, and plenty of water. There will not be many places to sit or toilets.
Our walk starts in front of the Flag Tower with a brief introduction to the Citadel. We will then proceed into the Citadel to learn/discuss the architecture and history of this interesting place.
Place:Meet in front of Highlands Flag Tower, 28A Điện Biên Phủ
Cost: 70,000 VND (entrance fee not included. We each buy our own and the costr is VND 30,000)
