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May 2025
Hanoi city walk (English) a.m: Nguyễn Công Trứ Street and surrounding area – waiting list
THIS WALK IS NOW FULL. PLEASE RSVP FOR THE WAITING LIST IN CASE SPACES BECOME AVAILBLE THANKS. Our exploration starts outside number 5D Hàm Long street, where the first Communist Party Cell of Hanoi was established. Then along Lò Đúc Street to the Pasteur gardens, and outside the National Institute of Hygiene & Epidemiology (originally the Pasteur Institute). Back up Lò Đúc and to Nguyễn Công Trứ Street. Carry on to Hai Bà Trưng Lake and the temple complex opposite…
Find out more »Evening: folk music medley and the sounds of Xẩm
Traditional music evening with artist MAI TUYẾT HOA and her folk music band. Hoa is a very well known traditional musician, folk music researcher and Xẩm artist. She is currently Director of the Center for Research, Preservation and Promotion of Vietnamese Folk Music and head/founder of the ‘Xẩm Hà Thành’ folk music group. The performance is a mix of hát Xẩm and some other folk music held on the terrace of our FVH friend’s house in Tây Hồ. We hope it…
Find out more »Hải Phòng City Walk (ENG) a.m: Remnants of the French Concession
Introduction We are excited to offer 2 explorations around the lovely city centre of Hải Phòng. The city is particularly popular for day trips or long weekends for people coming on food tours, but there are few detailed explorations into the city's history, heritage and culture (unlike Hanoi). There are some delighful alley ways, lovely old buildings holding rich history, welcoming local residents and a gentle atmosphere. We are trying out these 2 walks in May, scheduled for mornings so…
Find out more »Social & Photography (evening): ‘Wild Perspectives’ – a wildlife photography display
WILD PERSPECTIVES: A wildlife photography Introduction Please join us for an evening of wildlife photography from around Southeast Asia and Indochina presented by our lovely friend Brooke Rockentine. Photographs feature animals both in captivity and in their natural habitats in the wild that paint a picture of wildlife in Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Brooke will give a small presentation about a few special pieces. She is one of our fabFVH friends, and is an entomologist carrying out research in…
Find out more »Exploring Buddhist Heritage at Cự Đà Pagoda, Hà Đông, Hanoi
Thanks to one of our lovely FVH members and friends who works with Dr Phương Anh, we have this fantastic opportunity to explore the Buddhist heritage of Cự Đà Pagoda with a particular focus on the significance and writing of the petitions/blessings. (Cự Đà Pagoda, Cự Đà village, Cự Khê Commune, Thanh Oai district, Hà Đông, Hanoi) Agenda (morning): 8am dept Hanoi 9am Arrival, welcome and introduction at the Pagoda Tea meditation Introduction to Cự Đà Pagoda and Buddhist documentary…
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