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May 2025
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…
Find out more »Hải Phòng City Walk (ENG) a.m: Vietnamese and the Chinese Quarters during the 20th century
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 »Craft workshop (a.m): Dó paper workshop making a lotus flower – waitiing list.
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. PLEASE RSVP FOR THE WAITING LIST. Semi-full size lotus flower made from dó paper. This also fits with the theme of Ho Chi Minh's 135th birthday this May. Kim Liên = uncle Ho's home village = means 'golden lotus' hence the item for this month's workshop. The idea is to have a fun, and relaxing Saturday morning immersed in Vietnam’s traditional paper making craft making/designing our own life size lotus flower. Introduction to dó paper and how it…
Find out more »Craft workshop (p.m): Dó paper workshop making a lotus flower – waiting list
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. PLEASE RSVP FOR THE WAITING LIST. Semi-full size lotus flower made from dó paper. This also fits with the theme of Ho Chi Minh’s 135th birthday this May. Kim Liên = uncle Ho’s home village = means ‘golden lotus’ hence the item for this month’s workshop. The idea is to have a fun, and relaxing Saturday morning immersed in Vietnam’s traditional paper making craft making/designing our own life size lotus flower. Introduction to dó paper and how it…
Find out more »Hanoi City Walk (English a.m.): East to South Hoan Kiem Lake
Exploring the areas adjacent to Hoan Kiem Lake (from around Lê Lai to as far as Lê Thánh Tông ), we’ll visit a number of sites notable for their architecture, historical importance and the stories behind them. Beautiful buildings aside, the streets we’ll walk down possess just as much history as the modern city itself. The walk is great for those who are new to Hanoi or just interested in a the higgledy piggledy story of Hanoi. Meeting point – those cofirmed…
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