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December 2022
Hanoi City Walk (English) p.m – Trúc Bạch Lake & Ngũ Xã – FULL
BOXING DAY AFTERNOON THIS WALK IS FULL PLEASE RSVP FOR THE WAITING LIST Although we have run this walk a few times this year, it seems to one that is traditionally held on Boxing Day afternoon so this year is no different. The theme of this wak is very eclectic touuching on bronze casting, and the general changes to the area, the former and present lives of the land and buildings. We start the tour at Quán Thánh temple, the…
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Lecture/presention by Ted Hammett – memories of Vietnam before, during and after the war
We are delighted to invite Ted Hammett as a long time supporter, member and great friend of FVH while he was working in Vietnam. Although he has moved back to the US he still keeps in close contact with FVH. Ted's association, friendship and love of Vietnam goes back to when he was a young marine in the American war. He is back for a short Hanoi visit and will spend an entertaining Sunday afternoon recounting the experiences of his…
Find out more »Lecture: Tết Lunar New Year Traditions – The Kitchen God (Ông Táo) – TOTALLY FULLl
THIS EVENT IS NOW TOTALLY FULL. PLEASE RSVP FOR THE WAITING LIST THANKS Governed by tradition, taboos and legends, Tết Nguyên Đán welcomes the Lunar New Year and spring’s arrival. It is Vietnam’s most important festival and public holiday. The lunar and solar calendars are linked in Vietnam. The former dictates the observance of festivals and rituals according to cycles of the moon. Hence, Tết dates are not fixed. The New Year starts on the first night of the first moon of the first…
Find out more »Tết craft workshop – mini calligraphy hangings
We have an extra impromptu event. The are many symbolic and important practices in the run up to and during Tet. One of them is calligraphy hanging. At this time of year people may want some particular characters, in which their wishes and dreams for the new year are laid out – such as Phuc (Happiness), Loc (Wealth), Tho (to be long-lived), Duc (Virtue), Tri (Knowledge) or Tai (Talent). Those characters are then hung on walls like targets and reminders…
Find out more »Hanoi City Walk (English) – Hòe Nhai street to Long Bien Bridge
THIS WALK IS FULL PLEASE RSVP FOR THE WAITING LIST. THANKS A walk that will take us from the Hang Dau water tower to Hòe Nhai street and Hòe Nhai Pagoda, along Hang Than taking a route to Long Bien rail station and Long Bien Bridge under the arches. Learn about the history of the area, what used to be grown by courtiers along Hòe Nhai street, see a unique statue in Hòe Nhai pagoda, learn about some of the special foods of…
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