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May 2025
Cultural Series (p.m): What is Hồ Chí Minh Thought – nearly full
MAX 2-3 SPACES AVAILABLE 135 years ago on 19 May 1890 Hồ Chí Minh was born (and he died on 2 September 1969) so the day before on 18 May we have what will now be an annual lecture during May - looking at his legacy, the man himself and his ideology. We first held this talk last May. To quote Britannica – ‘As the leader of the Vietnamese nationalist movement for nearly three decades, Hồ was one of the prime…
Find out more »Hải Phòng City Walk (ENG) a.m: Remnants of the French Concession – waiting list
THIS WALK IS NOW FULL. PLEASE RSVP FOR THE WAITING LIST. 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…
Find out more »Hanoi City Walk (English a.m.): Precursors of Đồng Xuân Market
When we zoom out on history, Đồng Xuân is a fairly new market. A little over 130 years old, the establishment came about during the colonial era, with merchants relocating from two other bustling markets. As we uncover remnants of these once-lively marketplaces, we’ll learn about commerce in the capital city, a forgotten river and the history of the neighborhoods surrounding Đồng Xuân. Stretching from Hàng Buồm to Cầu Đông, the trip lasts just over 2 hours and we guarantee…
Find out more »Photo exhibition tour (a.m): Memories and Legends, Vietnamese mothers
Currently on display at the Hoan Kiem cultural centre, 2 Lê Thái Tổ, are a series of 50 photos of mothers of the martyrs taken by one of FVH's lovely and most special of friends - colonel, journalist, and photographer NSNA Trần Hồng. The exhibition opened 25 April and is on for a month. Before it closes, colonel Hồng will take a small group of FVH friends on a private guided tour of his exhibition. The exhibition is entitled '"Ký ức…
Find out more »Hải Phòng City Walk (ENG) a.m: Vietnamese and the Chinese Quarters during the 20th century
THIS WALK IS NOW FULL. PLEASE RSVP FOR THE WAITING LIST. 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…
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