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HANOI COFFEE CULTURE Hanoi is not only highly acclaimed for it’s coffee production but also for its vibrant coffee scene. The Vietnamese coffee is uniquely strong and delicious, but also the social aspect of spending time in cafes is a major part of Hanoi’s culture and for business meetings. People will spend hours in cafes in Hanoi with friends. It’s a regular occurrence in people’s everyday lives. Since coffee is such a popular “activity,” there are countless coffee shops on every street. This popular recreational activity has a dedicated street for local coffee drinkers in the Old Quarter named Nguyen Huu Huan Street.

spot for foreigners and Vietnamese alike and remains busy from early morning till late at night. This is the place for the famous egg coffee – try it hot or cold. Prices are extremely reasonable at 25 000VND for the egg coffee. Egg Coffee Recipe Ingredients 1 egg 1/2 cup of brewed Vietnamese coffee 3 or 4 teaspoons of sweetened condensed milk Directions Brew a small cup of Vietnamese coffee. Crack an egg and discard the whites. Put the yolk and the sweetened condensed milk in a small, deep bowl and whisk vigorously until you end up with a frothy, fluffy mixture which has increased in volume. Add a tablespoon of the brewed coffee and whisk it in. Pour your brewed coffee into a cup, then add the fluffy egg mixture on top.

Coffee production has been a major source of income for Vietnam since the early 20th century. Initially introduced by the French in 1857, the Vietnamese coffee industry developed through the plantation system, becoming a major economic force in the country. Vietnam is the biggest coffee producer in Asia and the world’s second largest one after Brazil. Every year, Vietnam exports around 90 percent of its production with a volume of around 1.3 million tonnes.

Cong Caphe 100 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 32 Dien Bien Phu Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi Cong Caphe is a local chain, referring themselves to “a hipster cafe & lounge of Vietnam” which it certainly lives up to. It’s a unique and cozy themed cafe. The decor is reminiscent of Subsidy Period Vietnam with propaganda posters decorating the walls. It has been creatively decorated with floral furniture and army green colors, which is widely associated to the country. The staff are dressed in army-inspired attire. Make sure to order their coconut coffee smoothie- it’s divine!

“We’re trying to make a difference in the lives of these children and to show To Chim Xanh or Bluebird’s Nest is a newly opened café but it has them that Nha Saneducation is important. At already gathered a large following. The cafe is Located down Alley 19 Ngo 462 - Buoi, Vinh Phuc Street, Ba Dinh, Hanoi on Dang Dung Street in Truc Bach, Ba Dinh. To Chim Xanh appears Project Sprouts, we believe that to be perfectly placed in a small courtyard surrounded by local housing. Nha San is one of the most unique coffee shops I have found in Hanoi. As you sit on the second-floor rooftop, you are level with the local’s You enteris through covered into random possessionsbalconies where birdcages, laundry and flowerpots decorate the walls education onea small of courtyard the ways help old furniture to Buddha statues to kitchen pots and pans. It looks and railings. slightlypoverty abandoned butin you know keep on walking out of pure The ground floor of To Chim Xanh has a small library, most of alleviate thetoworld.” curiosity! Nha San is essentially an old wooden warehouse. It has high which consists of Vietnamese-language books; however, amongst the To Chim Xanh 13 Dang Dung Street, (Alley 19), Truc Bach, Ba Dinh, Hanoi

collection there were the odd English classics. Check out their site for workshops and activities. Oriberry 25 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 36 Au Trieu Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi

ceilings, a random arrangement of seating and a 2nd floor loft which is a firm favorite. There are plug sockets hidden throughout so if you intend to get work done, scout out a seat near a plug. Just a note of caution, Nha Son is not an ideal place for a cold day unless you come wrapped up. There is not much insulation and it is quite drafty, but adds to its character and charm.

Anita Hummel, Project Sprouts Founder

Oriberry in Tay Ho (there’s one in Hoan Kiem as well) has a coffee bar downstairs and an indoor space upstairs that overlooks Tay Ho Lake, which has a relaxed setting which is ideal to meet up with expats that now call Hanoi home. Clearly a local spot frequented by a lot of regulars, cozy, friendly and a great welcome to anyone in need of good coffee in relaxed surroundings. Staff will frequently come upstairs to replenish drinks and bring water to you. There are power plugs everywhere, which makes it a great place to get an afternoon of work done. On the ground floor of Oriberry, beautiful china tea sets are sold! Oriberry source its high-quality, premium coffee from local and indigenous farmers across Vietnam, working throughout seven provinces and with over ten different ethnic minority groups. Lutu Lata 39 Hang Cot, Hang Ma, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Lutu Lata is a quaint, intimate coffee shop in the bustling Old Quarter of Hanoi. The rooftop is a great place on a warm day to enjoy a bowl of “chè”- a sweet desert soup served over ice. While there is an indoor section which is comfy at Lutu Lata, their rooftop is perfect and has a beautiful view of a temple across the street. Cafe Giang 39 Nguyen Huu Huan Street, Old Quarters, Hoan Kiem The man who invented “ca phe trung,” which is Hanoi’s famed egg coffee, started Cafe Giang. While the cafe is no longer located at its original location, it is still reminiscent of the minimalist coffee shops in the previous era in Vietnam. It is situated in the very popular coffee street Nguyen Huu Huan. It’s bare walls and simple décor echoes how the cafe would have looked like in its original spot. This is not a place to bring a computer to get work done! The cafe is a social gathering

GIVE BACK THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

The Festive Season is a good time to start thinking about helping other people. Giving warmth, love and hope. That’s what this season should be all about. A time to share our good fortune with our neighbors in need and especially in this, our host country. Each of these charity projects offers unique distinctions, allowing you to choose the donation most appealing to your personal spirit of giving.

Quilting is perfect as an employment activity. Mekong Quilts employ women in communities northeast of Ho Chi Minh City (Duc Linh, Tanh Linh and Ham Thuan Nam in Binh Thuan Province) and Long My in the Mekong Delta. Mekong Quilts also offers employment opportunities to Cambodian women through a similar project located in the village of Rumdoul, near the Vietnam and Cambodia border.

You can give the gift of warmth, hot meals and safe haven this Christmas by supporting the Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation Christmas Campaign.

All profits generated from the sale of our products are reinvested into the community through Mekong Plus (NGO): scholarships for children, agricultural training and micro-finance programmes, etc. The profits from the sales also benefit the poor communities in which they live.

Your kindness will enable a hungry street kid to have a nutritious meal, a child in remote Vietnam to have a warm jacket this winter, and a child rescued from slavery to be given safe haven. Share the joy in this season of giving through www. bluedragon.org. Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation is a grassroots charity serving children in crisis throughout Vietnam. Blue Dragon kids are street kids, children with disabilities, and children who have been trafficked. We rescue kids from danger and slavery, reunite them with their families when we can, and provide all the services needed for recovery and growth.

For more information contact info@mekong-plus.com

Share the joy of giving this season, visit www.bluedragon.org

As an all-volunteer organization, Project Sprouts is committed to helping disadvantaged students in Northern Vietnam by providing some of the much needed tools for education. All donations received will go towards our mission to provide educational tools and warm clothing for the

upcoming colder months to the impoverished schools and students in the rural community of Muong Khoa, Son La, Vietnam. Contact Details

visit www.project-sprouts.com “It is a privilege to give when you info@project-sprouts.com have a strength, whether it is time, money, skills or a talent.”

Nada Offner, Project Sprouts President NEW: Maison de Blanc Bakery & Dessert Cafe 5 Tay Ho Street, Hanoi (Turn left at 77 Xuan Dieu) Maison de Blanc is set to become a popular outdoor area for families and friends to enjoy their signature teas and coffees in spacious surroundings. Maison de Blanc which recently opened in November with its highly acclaimed baker from Korea is set to become a firm favorite to many living in the area. The indoor area is multi leveled with nooks to spend a quiet afternoon working or surfing the net. The bakery section will be offering great Christmas delights to savour or to package as gifts. Open from 8.30 till ten every day.

Hanoi Pet Rescue is dedicated to raising community awareness about issues concerning animal welfare in Hanoi. Abused and abandoned pets are rescued given a health check and given medical treatment if required. These pets are then fostered or taken in by a new family.

As a fundraiser Hanoi Pet Rescue will be selling their 2017 Calendars at: Better World 8 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho Contact Details 012345 24650 tramcuuhomeo@gmail.com

What’s On DECEMBER THIS PAGE IS SPONSORED BY FAMILY MEDICAL PRACTICE HANOI

art Exhibitions Exhibition “Japanese Pottery: The Rising Generation from Traditional Japanese” Vietnam Fine Arts Museum 18 November - 4 December 2016 8:30am - 4:45pm An pottery exhibition with the theme “vessels”, introducing the pottery works of 35 artists active in seven major traditional kiln sites in Japan offer will be exhibited.

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8pm Youth Theatre

European Music festivaL presents: grand blanc Slovakian Indie Pop band live in concert at the Youth Centre. Tickets can be collected from Goethe-Institut Hanoi and L’Espace.

10am - 2pm Intercontinental

Asian women and friends charity day We are preparing a very special program, which includes different cultural Performances, Kids Choir, Silent Auction, Lucky Draw, Singers, Quizzes and more. You can get ticket by contacting awfriendsinhanoi@gmail.com

9:30am - 12 noon The Black Box

Almost a kiss by thomas harzen ft nguyen anh thu An elaborate performance workshop researching *catharsis* in performing arts. The project is designed with several art activities as choreographic movement, physical exercise, evaluation of artificial intelligence bots, etc. Email life.art.vietnam@gmail.com for details

7:30pm - 9:30pm The Grand Concert Hall

Christmas Concert “The Lights of Home” The concert will be conducted in English – and feature a global cast of singers and performers – making a truly international Christmas celebration. Choirs from Concordia International School and UNIS will feature onstage, along with a range of talented HIF performers.

8pm Vietnam Convention Centre

the Classic Ballet “The Nutcracker” ballet with Russian company “TALARIUM ET LUX” A ballet dance crew of Talarium et Lux and one of the leading ballet-masters of the World, Mikhail Lavrovsky.

8pm Youth Theatre

European Music festival presents: grand blanc French rock band live in concert at the Youth Centre. Tickets can be collected from Goethe-Institut Hanoi and L’Espace.

9:30am-10:30am Zenith Yoga Studio & Cafe

Tea Talk on Pilates Come and join with our Pilates Tea Talk to find your answer and get advice.

12pm-3pm & 5pm-9pm Clickspace

Board Games Day A regular, biweekly occurence at Clickspace & Spacebar, come and spend a Sunday afternoon with fun, laughter, and comfort.

7:30pm - 9:30pm Vietnam National Academy of Music

HIF Christmas concert “the lights of home” 77 Hao Nam Street, Dong Da District. Tickets available for a donation.

8am-6pm VietClimb gym + Chez Xuan

VietClimb Bouldering Cup The VietClimb Bouldering Cup is a national bouldering competition to promote an active lifestyle to increase physical well-being, engage the youth to practice recreational activities and give to the public a better understanding of climbing and bouldering.

12:00pm- 4pm Zenith Yoga Studio & Cafe

Christmas Party Fee: Early bird 300,000VND/person paid before 1st Dec, after that is 350,000 VND/ person. Free for kids up to 10 years old.

7:30am - 11:am Starting point: Thang Loi Hotel

Ride for Hope: Charity Bicycle Ride Join us for a charity bicycle ride around West Lake to support the Blossom House for Girls.

10am - 2pm Manzi

‘?!’ – A Solo Exhibition by Artist Nguyen Dinh Hoang Viet A solo exhibition showcasing two new series of paintings by the Hue-based artist Nguyen Dình Hoang Viet

6pm Hanoi Opera House

Lang Toi - My Village The poetic beauty of Vietnamese village life, recreated using iconic bamboo, breathtaking cirque and exotic live music.

7am – 1.30pm Sheraton Hotel Hanoi

THE ANNUAL VIETNAM BUSINESS FORUM 2016 This is an exclusive opportunity for the business community to enjoy unparalleled access and to engage in a high-level Public – Private Policy Dialogue with key decision-making Government Officials, especially in the context of this new government.

6pm Hanoi Opera House

Lang Toi - My Village The poetic beauty of Vietnamese village life, recreated using iconic bamboo, breathtaking cirque and exotic live music.

7pm Clickspace

Art night for grown ups Spacebar’s biweekly creative outlet. The intention behind these events is to provide a comfortable, supportive, casual, and fun creative space and environment.

Goethe-Instiut Hanoi

GRAPHIC DESIGN & TYPOGRAPHY OPENING The finalists and winners of the 62nd International Typography competition held by the New York Type Director Club showcasing the most interesting designs the world of script and graphic design has to offer will be exhibited. View website for times.

8pm Hanoi Opera House

SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT VOL.97 Conducted by: Shimono Tatsuya with Solo Violinist: Matsuda Lina

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8pm Hanoi Opera House

The Nutcracker The classic ballet performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker with 50 dancers and the Orchestra of the Vietnam National Opera and Ballet.

7pm Hanoi Creative City

LET IT BE – JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE 2016 Early December every year, all the Rock n’ Roll music lovers in the world will have a minute in the memory of the greatest musician, singer of all times, the biggest monument of 20th century music – John Lennon.

6 pm Hilton Hotel Hanoi

Lighting of the Tree Located in the hotel lobby, come and view our annual lighting of the Hilton Christmas tree.

9am-1pm Hanoi Cooking Centre

Street eats tour The tour will start at our cooking centre 44 Chau Long, then our chef will take you to enjoy Pho for breakfast. After breakfast, you will take a short walk to Chau Long market. When the tour finishes, you will visit 4 other places around Hanoi and enjoy street food there.

7pm Pullman

Christmas tree lighting ceremony Count down to our Christmas tree lighting with a surprise visit from Santa Claus.

2pm - 4:30pm The Black Box

8pm Hanoi Opera House

TSUYOSHI YAMAMOTO LIVE IN CONCERT Yamamoto is highly musical and his expressions natural. Neither overly technical nor overly serious, his performance is relaxed and melodious.

7:45pm L’Espace

“The Rotten Grapes” Comedy Show The Rotten Grapes – the one and only English-speaking Comedy club in Hanoi – invites you to its biggest comedy show ever . The show is featured with improvisation acts starring The Rotten Grapes – the one and only Improv comedy club in Hanoi.

3pm - 6pm Intercontinental

Christmas Market A “Winter Wonderland” awaits to soak up the festive atmosphere at our Christmas Market. Browse the stalls, treat yourself to a range of traditional treats, including homemade Gulwein.

2pm - 4:30pm The Black Box

8am Ciputra Club

10th Song Hong Half Marathon This year’s event is the “Race for Wildlife”, in support of Education for Nature Vietnam’s wildlife campaigns. Be sure to register in person or online by 8th December 2016. For further information contact hanoiredriverrunners@gmail.com.

11am - 9pm Sidewalk Bar

Christmas Flea Market Christmas flea market with plenty of surprises, treats , delicious food from various countries, mulled wine, hot chocolate, cider, cider cocktails, gingerbread, gift ideas, decorations, handmade items and many many more...! Come and immerse yourself in the Christmas spirit!

11am - 9pm Zenith Yoga Studio & Cafe

Christmas Cooking Class Come and join a Christmas cooking class at Zenith Yoga Studio for $20. For more information email info@zenithyogahanoi.com

8pm Clickspace

Why we play games: Life and Culture Through the Lens of Gameplay Hanoi-based amateur-philosopher Jon Dallas invites you to join him on an exploration into the world of gameplay.

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Exhibition “Living Forever with the Capital” Thang Long Citadel, Hanoi 23 November - 3 January 2017 An exhibition presenting documents, artifacts and photographs of the capital city of Hanoi from the French war (1945-1954). The main theme of the exhibition includes Vietnamese people having the right to live in liberty and independence. Introspect 1996-2006 “Just An Impression” by Laurent Barnavon L’Espace 6pm 10 November - 11 December 2016 An installation exhibition Introspect 19962006 “Just An Impression” by Laurent Barnavon, an artist who has been awarded the Ferro Insight 2000 Alfred Bullerman prize. From Sri Lanka to Myanmar Exhibition by Sam Murdock Clickspace 12 November – 12 December 2016 An art show of primarilly prints, some paintings and original ink drawings developed from sketchbooks following a jaunt around the mystical lands of Sri Lanka and Myanmar. Exhibition 3 – “Skylines with Flying People 3” Nha San Collective 19 November – 18 December 2016 Wed to Sun from 3 – 7 pm Skylines With Flying People 3 is an interdisciplinary art project set out to portray the landscape of contemporary Vietnam through the lens of local artists.

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saturday GRAPHIC DESIGN & TYPOGRAPHY Goethe-Institute Hanoi 8 December - 18 December 2016 9am - 7pm

The finalists and winners of the 62. international typography competition held by the New York Type Director Club showcasing the most interesting designs the world of script and graphic design has to offer will be exhibited. Book Exhibition “Vietnam Eye: Contemporary Vietnamese Art” Casa Italia 14 November 2016 – 13 January 2017 9am - 9pm

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The book and the exhibition offer an overview of one of the newest and most exciting scenes in the global art world. Featuring work by both established and emerging Vietnamese contemporary artists. Photography Exhibition by Daniel Friedman Vietnam in Focus 19 Novovember – 19 December 8am - 4pm In his latest exhibition, Daniel’s pictures of daily life in Hanoi and Danang are printed on parchment paper (Dó paper), giving these still images a rich, life-like colour and depth. We have the impression of peering through a window into people’s lives, helping us to look again at the richness of the world surrounding us.

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9am-1pm Hanoi Cooking Centre

7:30pm - 9:30pm La Badiane’s

String quartet classic music concert every Wednesday Come and enjoy Chef Benjamin Rascalou’s subtiles suggestions presented thoughout La Badiane’s various menus, while enjoying live music played by musicians from the Hanoi Opera House.

9am-1pm Hanoi Cooking Centre

12:00pm- 4pm Zenith Yoga Studio & Cafe

Christmas Party Fee: Early bird 300,000VND/person paid before 1st Dec, after that is 350,000 VND/ person. Free for kids up to 10 year olds.

7:30pm Hanoi Evangelical Church

HIF Christmas Carol Service Traditional Christmas Carols at 2 Ngo Tram Street, Hoan Kiem

9am-1pm Hanoi Cooking Centre

Gingerbread House Decoration Cooking Class Decorate your own gingerbread house at Hanoi Cooking Centre. Cost for cooking class is VND 400,000.

1:30pm (race starts at 3pm) Hash House Harriers

Hash House Harriers Running Club The Hash bus leaves at 13:30 from the corner of Ngo Quyen and Hai Ba Trung, close to, but not in, the American Club at 19 Hai Ba Trung.

sunday

2pm-5pm Hanoi Cooking Centre

BOOKWORM/HANOI COOKING CENTRE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL Complimentary mulled wine, sangria. gingerbread cookies, Christmas candies and free balloons from the Amazing Balloon Bender

monday

9am-1pm Hanoi Cooking Centre

4am Meeting point to be decided

Walking Tour Join us for a 2.5 hour long tour where you will have ample scenes to capture memories with stunning photo opportunities. Join us today contact walkingtourshanoi@gmail.com

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4am Meeting point to be decided

Walking Tour Join us for a 2.5 hour long tour where you will have ample scenes to capture memories with stunning photo opportunities. Join us today contact walkingtourshanoi@gmail.com

wednesday

7:30pm - 9:30pm La Badiane’s

String quartet classic music concert Come and enjoy Chef Benjamin Rascalou’s various menus while enjoying live music played by musicians from the Hanoi Opera House.

thursday

4am Meeting point to be decided

Walking Tour Join us for a 2.5 hour long tour where you will have ample scenes to capture memories with stunning photo opportunities. Join us today contact walkingtourshanoi@gmail.com

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4am Meeting point to be decided

Walking Tour Join us for a 2.5 hour long tour where you will have ample scenes to capture memories with stunning photo opportunities. Join us today contact walkingtourshanoi@gmail.com

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6pm - 10:30pm Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Christmas Eve Dinner Various locations: Le Beaulieu, Spices Garden, Angelina, Thang Long Hall, Le Club Bar. To reserve your festive menu, please contact the hotel’s F&B office or the festive reservation desk at +84 4 3826 6919 ext 8215 or h1555-fb5@sofitel.com

5:30pm-6:30pm HIF MyDinh / 7pm-8:30pm HIF Westlake

Christmas Eve service 5:30pm HIF, MyDinh, Detech Tower, 8C Ton That Thuyet, Tu Liem district or 7pm HIF, Westlake Hanoi Club, 76 Pho Yen Phu, Yen Phu

6pm-10pm Hilton Hotel Hanoi

Christmas eve Dinner Ba Mein Resturaunt for more information contact 04 3933 0500

Intercontinental

Christmas eve Dinner Christmas is all about getting together with family and friends. Delight your loved ones with a delectable dinner on Christmas Eve with our Executive Chef ’s festive specialties. Contact 046 270 8888 for more information

10am HIF MyDinh

Christmas Day service 10am HIF MyDinh, Detech Tower, 8C Ton That Thuyet, Tu Liem district

12pm-4pm Hilton Hotel Hanoi

Christmas DAY BRUNCH Ba Mein & Chez Manon Resturaunt for more information contact 04 3933 0500

6pm - 10:30pm Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Christmas day buffet dinner Vegetarian menu is available. For more infomation contact Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

6pm Pullman Hotel Hanoi

Adventurous Christmas buffet Gala dinner For more infomation contact h7579-fb2@accor.com

monday

6pm & 8pm Hanoi Opera House

Lang Toi - My Village The poetic beauty of Vietnamese village life, recreated using iconic bamboo, breathtaking cirque and exotic live music.

tuesday

6pm & 8pm Hanoi Opera House

Lang Toi - My Village The poetic beauty of Vietnamese village life, recreated using iconic bamboo, breathtaking cirque and exotic live music.

4am Meeting point to be decided

Walking Tour Join us for a 2.5 hour long tour where you will have ample scenes to capture memories with stunning photo opportunities. Join us today contact walkingtourshanoi@gmail.com

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7:30pm - 9:30pm La Badiane’s

String quartet classic music concert Come and enjoy Chef Benjamin Rascalou’s various menus while enjoying live music played by musicians from the Hanoi Opera House.

thursday

4am Meeting point to be decided

Walking Tour Join us for a 2.5 hour long tour where you will have ample scenes to capture memories with stunning photo opportunities. Join us today contact walkingtourshanoi@gmail.com

Vietnam in Focus

vietnam in focus Photography Tour - a tour to Ha Giang and Heavens scheduled for December 30th to January 3rd. Includes Dong Van Rocky Plateau, Nam Dam Red Dzao village, Auberge de Meo Vac Eco-Lodge, Lung Phin Market, Ma Pi Lan Gorge. 3 days/4 nights. For more information visit www.vietnaminfocus.com

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7pm - 10:30pm Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

New Years Eve Gala Dinner Various locations: Le Beaulieu, Spices Garden, Angelina, Thang Long Hall, Le Club Bar. To reserve your festive menu, please contact the hotel’s F&B office or the festive reservation desk at +84 4 3826 6919 ext 8215 or h1555-fb5@sofitel.com

12pm-4pm Hilton Hotel Hanoi

new years eve dinner Ba Mein Resturaunt for more information contact 04 3933 0500

7pm Pullman Hotel Hanoi

exciting journey through year-end party For more infomation contact h7579-fb2@accor.com

Intercontinental

Celebrate the now with moet & chandon bring in the New Year with our countdown party! For more information contact fandb.hanoi@ihg.com

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Nature Preservation is Future Goethe-Institut Hanoi View Schedule for Times 2 October - 18 December During the Goethe Institute’s Science Film Festival there will also be an exhibition from November 11 to December 4

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Ionah Star Galaxy Theatre 8pm 24 December 2016 The new show Ionah (“Hanoi” spelled backwards) begins with iconic images of Hanoian streets, and turns into a surreal and colorful dream journey for its main character, Lady Ionah. For more information visit www.ionah.vn

Fellowship services Hanoi International Fellowship services Saturdays & Sundays Hanoi International Fellowship service. The service is at held in English at Westlake (Hanoi Club) at 10 am each Sunday and held in English at MyDinh (Detech Tower) Sundays at 9 am and 11 am each week. For more information visit www.hif.vn For more information visit www.hif.vn

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26 27 Walking tours Tours start at 4am Immerse yourself within the colourful wet and flower markets of Hanoi. Both markets are rich in culture and brimming with variety and vibrant characters. Weather permitting we will take a walk down to the Long Bien bridge and watch the sun rise. From there we will take a short taxi ride and enter the flower garden on the Red River with the sun still rising. Join us for a 2.5 hour long tour where you will have heaps of opportunities to make memories with stunning photo opportunities. For more details contact walkingtourshanoi@gmail.com EXPLORE VIETNAM Vietnam (Hanoi, Phong na and Cat Ba Island) 24 December 2016 - 3 January 2017 This Christmas / New years we will be heading out to Vietnam to spend our holidays. Whether you are a thrill seeker or a chilled person Vietnam is definitely a destination worth exploring. We will either be hiking on the islands, kayaking in the caves or partying Vietnamese style. Activities include: muddy bath, zip Lining, kayaking, easy caving and jungle walking, rock climbing, swimming, trekking, boating, scooter riding and site seeing. For more information visit www.navig8club.com or email info@navig8club.com

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CRAFT VILLAGE VISIT - POTTERY & SILVER For centuries Vietnamese people have used their land and it’s materials to create handicraft works in order to meet their own needs. Products were skilfully made with care and sophistication in villages across the country. This continues today with villagers keeping techniques secret and passing on skills to other generations. The Vietnamese government has recognised about 1,500 handicraft villages. Three hundred of these are seen as traditional handicraft villages and many are a stones throw away from Hanoi. Each individual village specializes in a craft, taking into consideration what is readily available to the area. Bát Tràng village is a reputable ceramics village in the Gia Lâm district about 13km from

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central Hanoi. Its location is ideal for making fine ceramics as it is situated in an area rich in clay. During the past few centuries, Bát Tràng commodities have travelled to all parts of the world. Their products have come in many formsfrom house utensils to vases to worshipping objects and shrines. The village continues to diversify their products using the innate skill they have to do so. Ancient ceramics of Bát Tràng are featured in major museums around the world.

Dong Xam Silver Village has been processing silver since the early 17th century and has produced handicrafts for the domestic market and exported to the foreign market such as South Korea, Taiwan, Spain, Japan and the Netherlands. Located in the Hong Thai commune, in the Thai Binh province, it attracts a lot of visitors all year round. Silver has been used for Since 2002, Bát Tràng artisans centuries and it is the most have promoted their work common of the precious within the Bát Tràng Cerammetals. Dong Xam Silver ics Association in order to Village products however are increase both production and distinctively unique by the marketing. In being part of strange styles of cube appearance as well as sophisticated this association, the people and well-proportioned of Bát Tràng are able to learn

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TOP SHOPS FOR GIFTS

WELLBEING / OUTDOOR

Hilton Hanoi Opera

Da Paolo

Betterworld

Crossﬁt Tay Ho

InterContinental Westlake 1A Nghi Tam Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 042 270 8888 reservations.hanoi@interconti.com www.ichotlesgroup.com

Soﬁtel Legend Metropole Hanoi

15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 043 826 6919 H1555@soﬁtel.com www.soﬁtel.com

BARS WITH A VIEW InterContinental Westlake 1A Nghi Tam Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 042 270 8888 reservations.hanoi@interconti.com www.ichotlesgroup.com

Don’s Oyster Bar

16 Quang An Road, Tay Ho, Hanoi 043 719 3719 www.dons-bistro.com

RESTAURANTS WITH A VIEW Pepe La Poule

22 Quang Khanh Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 046 291 2641 pepelapoule@yahoo.com www.pepelapoule.com

Don’s Bistro

16 Quang An Road, Tay Ho, Hanoi 043 719 3719 / 043 719 2828 For Catering Enquiries: donchef@dons-bistro.com

PUB & GRUB

Republic

7A Quang An Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 046 687 1773 www.facebook.com/republichanoi Great Sunday Roast every Sunday!

32 Quang Khanh Street, Ha Noi 043 718 6317

Mediteraneo

100 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 04 3266 8453 dalcheenivn.com

May Taste

18C Dang Thai Mai Street, Tay Ho 0437 188 273 giannahanoi@gmail.com giannhanoi@gmail.com Cooking Classes coming soon

Mondoro Living

37 To Ngoc Van Street, Tay Ho www.facebook.com/Odouceurs

GOURMET FOOD

Golf Lessons

Hendre Celliers Professional Golfer hendrecelliers@gmail.com

24 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 04 3719 1196 www.oasishanoi.net

COFFEE SHOPS Cong Caphe congcaphe.vietnam@gmail.com www.congcaphe.com The Kitchen 30 To Ngoc Van Street, Tay Ho Oriberry 25 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho www.oriberry.com

SPA & BEAUTY Lancy Spa

35 To Ngoc Van Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 5566 168 043 719 9461 / 021 0125 5566 168 lancyspa@viettel.vn www.lancyspa.com

It is highly anticipated that Dong Xam Silver Village will make a positive contribution to the socioeconomic targets of their province. The same can be said for Bát Tràng. These handicraft villages promote the development of Vietnam tourism and of provincial tourism in particular. TTIO For more updates and events in Hanoi, follow us on www.facebook.com/ TheTayHoTimesVietnam or visit us at

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Goethe-Institut Hanoi

56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi 043 734 2251 info@hanoi.goethe.org www.goethe.de

Neighborhood Consignment Store 178B Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi

Hola Hanoi

Spanish language and culture group www.facebook.com/hola.hanoi

Exo Travel

www.exotravel.com 3rd Floor, 66A Tran Hung Dao Street, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi

CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS

MEDICAL/DENTAL

Institut Francais de Hanoi – L’Espace

SOS International

51 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho, (behind Fraser Suites) 04 3934 0666 www.internationalsos.com

One Dental Clinic

8 Quang An Street, Tay Ho, Ha Noi www.onedentalvietnam.com

Physio Active

093 613 5368 www.physioactive-hanoi.com

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS Concordia

www.concordiahanoi.org

Hanoi International School www.hisvietnam.com

St Paul American School Hanoi www.stpaulhanoi.com.vn

United Nations International School www.unishanoi.org

English Classes for Foreigners

kaalvoetranger@gmail.com www.facebook.com/kaalvoet.ranger.5

The Asian Women and Friends in Hanoi is an open and exclusively women’s group composed of ladies from expatriate, diplomatic and local communities who are working and living in Hanoi. Facebook - www.facebook.com/pg/ AWFHanoi awfriendsinhanoi@gmail.com

TRAVEL & TOURS

298 I Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Hanoi 04 3843 0748 vietnammedicalpractice.com

Zo Paper - Paper Crafts

Bookbinding / Marbling and Papermaking www.facebook.com/zoproject

Beginners and advanced Morning and Evenings nada.offner@gmail.com

Asian Women and Friends in Hanoi

Epoque

Family Medical Practice

WORKSHOPS/CLASSES

Photography Workshops

Oasis

51B Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho, Ha Noi 098 871 0323 quyenstylist81@gmail.com

79A Tran Hung Dao Street, Hanoi 043 942 4140 www.nangtam.com.vn

68 Alley 50, Lane 310 Nghi Tam Street 0162 733 3078 www.theﬁtnessvillage.vn

Annam Gourmet Shop

Quyen Hair Salon

Con Chay Nang Tam

Vietnam Women’s Museum

1st ﬂoor 51 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Hanoi 043 718 4487

49 Au Co Street, Tay Ho, Ha Noi 0126 358 0028 English Speaking Hairdressers

34 Hang Bai Street, Hoan Kiem www.uudamchay.com

0936 419 346 www.emporiumhanoi.com

Maison de Blanc

Q Cut Hair Salon

UU Dam Chay

172 Xuan Dieu St, Tay Ho, Hanoi

HOME DECOR

O’Doucers French Bakery

Zenith Yoga Studio

Fitness Village

BAKERIES / CAFE 5 Tay Ho Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 043 710 00521 maisondeblancvn@gmail.com

01629145354 bootcampinhanoi@gmail.com

77 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho crossﬁttayho@gmail.com www.crossﬁttayho.com

247 Au Co Street, Tay Ho 043 923 0253 www. zenithyogavietnam.com

Dalcheeni

Vietnam National Museum Of History

1 Pham Ngu Lao st., Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi Tel: +84-4-3824 2433 8 am – 12 pm and 1.30 – 5 pm, Mon – Sun. Close Mondays every ﬁrst week of the month Admissions: Adults: VND 20,000; Students and registered groups: VND 10,000/ person www.baotanglichsu.vn

Hanoi Bootcamp

INDIAN

HAIR STYLISTS

VEGETARIAN

8 Xuan Dieu Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi betterworldhanoi@gmail.com facebook.com/betterworldhanoi

23 Nha Tho, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, 04 3826 6288

VIETNAMESE

decorations. According to local tradition, an artist named Nguyen Kim Lau travelled downstream on Tra Ly River to earn his living. When his boat reached Dong Xam he transferred his silver carving skills to the local people of the village.

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BEST BUFFETS IN TOWN 1 Le Thang Tong Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 043 3933 0500 hanoi@hilton.com

about the market as well as new technologies and trading ways in order to raise their competitiveness.

Ambassade de France au Vietnam 24 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Tel: +84-4-39362164 (poste 511) www.ifhanoi-lespace.com/

Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange

Early Mornng Walking Tours Explore the Markets of Hanoi before the sun rises. Tours start at 4am walkingtourshanoi@gmail.com

Hanoi International Women’s Club contact@hanoi-iwc.com www.hanoi-iwc.com

27 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi www.jpf.org.vn

Korean Cultural Centre 49 Nguyen Du, Hanoi Tel: +84-4-39445980

The American Center

Public Affairs Section, U.S. Embassy Hanoi 1st Floor, Rose Garden Tower 170 Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi Tel: +84-4-3850-500

Vietnam Fine Arts Museum 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi Tel: +84-4-3733 2131 www.vnfam.vn/

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Nguyen Van Huyen street, Cau Giay, Hanoi Tel: +84-4-3756 2192 Opening hours: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm, Closed Mondays vme@org.vn www.vme.org.vn/index.asp

Temple of Literature

58 Quoc Tu Giam, Van Mieu, Hanoi

Founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the Temple of Literature is dedicated to Confucius (Khong Tu). Inside you’ll find a pond known as the ‘Well of Heavenly Clarity’, a low-slung pagoda and statues of Confucius and his disciples. A rare example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture, the complex honors Vietnam’s finest scholars and men of literary accomplishment. It is the site of Vietnam’s first university, established here in 1076, when entrance was only granted to those of noble birth.

Bat Trang Ceramic Village Discovery Trip Attend a tour with Thanh to the Bat Trang Village to experience the village ﬁrst hand with a Vietnamese guide. For as little as 350 000VND per person, you can go on a great discovery and even make your own pottery items. The tour price includes lunch and a drink but does not include the items for making your own pottery. Email Thanh at vuhongthanh1101992@gmail.com for more information.