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April 2026
Hanoi City Walk (ENG) a.m: Trần Dynasty street names, the French Concession and hidden surprises – FULL
This walk is FULL - its a rescheduled walk postoned from early March. Sub title: General Trần Hưng Đạo Full Circle We start on Trần Hưng Đạo street focusing on the man himself, the area’s development, the origns of Central Military hospital 108, then we go up Lê Thánh Tông street, and over the road to Chương Dương Ward ending with General Trần Hưng Đạo on the banks of the Red River. Through this route we explore some hidden gems and alleys…
Find out more »Craft workshop – origami Year of the Horse (năm Bính Ngọ 2026) – FULL
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. PLEASE RSVP FOR THE WAITING LIST. THANKS Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. In modern usage, the word “origami” is often used as an inclusive term for all folding practices, regardless of their culture of origin…. (Wikipedia) We have just entered the Year of the Fire Horse, which is a very relevant topic for an origami workshop and in celebration of those of us who are the year of the horse. Origami artist Hoàng Tiến Quyết will guide…
Find out more »People of the Old Quarter (p.m): Cuisine stories. Hanoi cuisine with Hồng & Hằng
Welcome to the second of our Vietnamese culinary heritage series with Hồng and Hằng. Hồng and Hằng (mother and daughter) return to host another at home conversation on food as they take us through both a preservation and also an evolution of Vietnamese cuisine through the ages until contemporary times with an emphasis on sustainability. Hồng and Hằng love food, especially Hanoi cuisine, and through our round table discussions with them at their old quarter home we get an insight into …
Find out more »Hanoi City Walk (ENG) a.m: Trần Dynasty street names, the French Concession and hidden surprises – FULL
This walk is FULL - its a rescheduled walk for the rest of those on the original early March postponed walk. Sub title: General Trần Hưng Đạo Full Circle We start on Trần Hưng Đạo street focusing on the man himself, the area’s development, the origns of Central Military hospital 108, then we go up Lê Thánh Tông street, and over the road to Chương Dương Ward ending with General Trần Hưng Đạo on the banks of the Red River. Through this…
Find out more »Music (p.m). The Hope Choir – concert for Peace and Vietnam Disability Day – FULL
ALL SPACES TAKEN THANKS SO MUCH FOR EVERYONE WHO HAS RSVPD. A spring concert for Peace and Friendship Two of our lovely FVH friends are kindly hosting this late afternoon concert performed by the amazing Hope Choir at their home in Nghi Tàm. The aim of the concert is for us to come together for a lovely afternoon with friends, to celebrate songs of peace, friendship, and the community, on the occasion of Vietnam’s Day for People with Disabilities. The Hope…
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