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October 2022
Traditional art workshop (afternoon) – lacquer painting with Prof. Tuan
We are delighted to team up with lacquer artist Prof. Tuan (Tran Anh Tuan) of the Tay Ho lacquer school (in Nghia Do, between Vo Chi Cong and Lac Long Quan) to run 2 sessions for small groups of FVH (morning and afternoon so pick which one is better for you). outline programme for both sessions AFTRNOON An overview of the history of lacquer art Introduction to the skills and tools Introduction to lacquer techniques including sketching, painting, gluing eggshell…
Find out more »Hanoi city Walk (English): Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long
Always one of most popular walks. Our entertaining and informative walk, led by Alvaro, starts in front of the Flag Tower on Dien Bien Phu with a brief introduction to the Citadel to set the scene. We will then proceed into the Citadel on Hoang Dieu to learn/discuss the architecture and history of this interesting place. 100,000VND + entrance fee 30,000VND (entrance ticket also gives access to the excavation site next to the National Assembly building) Max 10 people Meeting point: in front…
Find out more »Hanoi City Walk (English) – west of Hoan Kiem Lake
We are excited to offer a brand new walk – the first for this walk (which makes it our 18th walk in English!!). It is eclectic with miscellaneous content, it’s a little bit of everything. We start outside at Shinhan Bank by Hoan Kiem Lake and end near Lương Văn Can walking the long way round. Sign up and come along with Alvaro to discover the route and the stories of the streets west of Hoan Kiem Lake. Max 10…
Find out more »Cultural series: Ngọc Linh – Vietnamese film making from the 1960s
Stil with an extraordinary amount of energy and a passion for art, life, writing and sharing stories..... join us for a morning with artist and former movie art director Ngọc Linh as he goes back in time revealing the secrets of how he and his colleagues made some of the first Vietnamese films in North Vietnam going back to the 1960s. We plan this as a warm cosy chat with a specific focus on the techniques for filming making at…
Find out more »Music – Afternoon music recital – songs from around the world
The Hope Choir are back the 'blind centre' at 21b Lac Trung for another afternoon of songs from around the world uniting in friendhip and peace and we are warmly welcome to attend. THE HOPE CHOIR. If you have not met The Hope Choir before you will be amazed by their singing. If you already know them then they need no introduction. FVH has supported them ever since they were formed, they are like our extended family. And we do…
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