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Island Breaks Phu Quoc Phu Quoc is the largest island in Vietnam. The economy is centered on fishing, agriculture and a fast-growing tourism sector. Phu Quoc lies off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand. It’s known for its white-sandy beaches and resorts, on the southwest coast. More than half of the island is part of Phu Quoc National Park, which offers visitors plenty of opportunity to explore the dense tropical jungle, hiking trails and wildlife. Duong Dong is the largest town, with day and night markets selling crafts, produce and fish.
10 hours of instruction with two teachers: basics of acroyoga, inversions, therapeutics, etc. Acroyoga is a physical practice which combines yoga, healing arts and acrobatics. Additional Activities include an evening with a bonfire on the beach and a jamsession with guitar music. - limited number of participants - suitable for beginners and intermediates - no previous experience needed - no partner required to sign up
Cham Island The Cham Islands constitute a group of 8 small islands of Quang Nam, which form a part of the Cu Lao Cham Marine Park, a world Biosphere Reserve recognized by UNESCO, in the South East Asia Sea in Vietnam.The islands are approachable from Cua Dai beach.
Until a few years ago, Cham island in central Vietnam was a military zone and off-limits to tourists. Times have changed and the island is now easily accessible by boat from Hoi An. Cham Island is a popular island for diving and there are a few establishments that cater to the visitors needs on the island. A temple worth a visit is Ong Ngu in Bai Lang which is dedicated to the whale and whale shark which were regarded as the oceanic gods until recently.
Phu Quy
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Hilton Hanoi Opera 1 Le Thang Tong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 043 3933 0500 hanoi@hilton.com www. hanoi.hilton.com
Da Paolo 32 Quang Khanh, Ha Noi 043 718 6317
Betterworld Fairtrade handicrafts, Jewellery, books from Vietnam and around the world. 8 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Hanoi (upstairs) betterworldhanoi@gmail.com facebook.com/betterworldhanoi
InterContinental Westlake 1A Nghi Tam, Tay Ho, Hanoi 042 270 8888 reservations.hanoi@interconti.com www.ichotlesgroup.com Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Mediteraneo 23 Nha Tho, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, 04 3826 6288
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
Asian Women and Friends in Hanoi 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
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15 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 043 826 6919 H1555@sofitel.com www.sofitel.com
InterContinental Westlake 1A Nghi Tam, 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, 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
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VIETNAMESE May Taste 18C Dang Thai Mai 0437 188 273 giannhanoi@gmail.com Cooking Classes coming soon
INDONESIAN Batavia Restaurant & Cafe 25A Xuan Dieu St, Quang An Tay Ho, Hanoi 04 3938 2525
BAKERIES / CAFE
Republic 7A Quang An Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 046 687 1773 www.facebook.com/republichanoi Sunday Roast and Daily Specials
Con Chay Nang Tam 79A Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi 043 942 4140 www.nangtam.com.vn
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Unicorn Stationery
Crossfit Tay Ho 77 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho crossfittayho@gmail.com www.crossfittayho.com
MEDICAL / DENTAL
Hanoi Bootcamp 01629145354 bootcampinhanoi@gmail.com
SOS International 51 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, (behind Fraser Suites) 04 3934 0666 www.internationalsos.com
Zenith Yoga Studio 247 Au Co, Tay Ho 043 923 0253 www. zenithyogavietnam.com
Physio Active flavia_breukobler@yahoo.com www.physioactive-hanoi.com
HAIR DESIGN Q Cut 49 Au Co Street, Tay Ho, Ha Noi 0126 358 0028 English Speaking Hairdressers
Fitness Village 68 Alley 50, Lane 310 Nghi Tam Street 0162 733 3078 www.thefitnessvillage.vn Coaching Juliette Vigneault-Dubois coaching for global nomads Life Coaching, Team Coaching, Facilitation English, French and German mail@jvd-coaching.com
TRAVEL & TOURS
Quyen Hair Salon 51B Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Ha Noi 098 871 0323 quyenstylist81@gmail.com
Oriberry 25 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho www.oriberry.com Maison de Blanc 5 Tay Ho Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi
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SPA & BEAUTY Lancy Spa 35 To Ngoc Van Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 043 719 9461 / 012 5566 168 lancyspa@viettel.vn www.lancyspa.com
Con Son, also known as Con Lon, is the largest island of the Con Dao archipelago, off the coast of southern Vietnam in the South China Sea, the Con Dao islands are 155 miles from Ho Chi Minh City. Only the main island, Con Son, has a population of 6000 inhabitants but the other islands are open for visits as well.
Binh Ba Binh Ba Island, about 60km from Nha Trang, and is a relatively new destination on the tourist map. Nom Beach is the most beautiful beach on the island, having a bow back sand beach with the gigantic stones on the two top sides. You will be pleasure in the blue beach stretching out to the skyline. Nha Cu Beach has dense coral and is the best place for diving and snorkelling. Chuong Beach is the ideal area to watch the sunrise from.
Hanoi International Women’s Club contact@hanoi-iwc.com www.hanoi-iwc.com Institut Francais de Hanoi – L’Espace 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 27 Quang Trung, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi www.jpf.org.vn
Tuan Chau Island can be reached via the 2-km cement road from the mainland of Ha Long city. The island has many archaeological sites pertaining to the ancient Ha Long culture from 3,000 to 5,000 years ago.
Zo Paper - Paper Crafts Bookbinding / Marbling & Papermaking www.facebook.com/zoproject
Exo Travel www.exotravel.com 3rd Floor, 66A Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi
English Classes for Foreigners Beginners and advanced Morning and Evenings nada.offner@gmail.com 0164 719 1879
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 vme@org.vn www.vme.org.vn/index.asp
Vietnam Women’s Museum 36 Ly Thuong Kiet st., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi info@baotangphunu.org.vn www.baotangphunu.org.vn
Cat Ba Rugged, mountainous Cat Ba island is a pleasant alternative to the busy Halong Bay area and a great base to explore the wider Ha Long region. Most of the island is a national park, with trails that fringe the habitat of one of the world’s rarest primates, but highly endangered Cat Ba langur.
Ly Son Goethe-Institut Hanoi 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi 043 734 2251 info@hanoi.goethe.org www.goethe.de
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
Located to the east of Con Son island with an area of 683 hectares, the whole island is covered by rainforest with wildlife distribution of endemic, rare species such as ebony squirrel, Con Dao black squirrel, lizards, pythons, snakes, some seabird species. The archipelago’s second largest island has an area of 683 hectares, mostly covered by rainforest full of rare species, as well as some mangrove forest. It also has the most sea turtles laying eggs. Cat Lon Beach is one of 14 turtle breeding grounds on the island. During breeding and nesting season from April to September, you have a chance to see as many as 20-30 turtles nests.
Tuan Chau
Hola Hanoi Spanish language and culture group www.facebook.com/hola.hanoi
Vietnam National Museum Of History 1 Pham Ngu Lao st., Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi www.baotanglichsu.vn
The Kitchen 30 To Ngoc Van Street, Tay Ho
Bay Canh Island
St Paul American School Hanoi www.stpaulhanoi.com.vn
STATIONERY
No 2B, 40Lane, Xuan Dieu St Facebook@unicornstationerystore
WORKSHOPS / CLASSES
Hanoi International School www.hisvietnam.com
United Nations International School www.unishanoi.org
GOURMET FOOD
Cong Caphe congcaphe.vietnam@gmail.com www.congcaphe.com
Concordia www.concordiahanoi.org
No 7 Alley 275 Au Co www.facebook.com/MondoroLiving
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COFFEE SHOPS
UU Dam Chay 34 Hang Bai Hoan Kiem www.uudamchay.com
HOME DECOR
One Dental Clinic 8 Quang An, Tay Ho, Ha Noi
Oasis 24 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Hanoi 04 3719 1196 www.oasishanoi.net
VEGETARIAN
0936 419 346 www.emporiumhanoi.com
Maison de Blanc 5 Tay Ho Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 043 710 00521 maisondeblancvn@gmail.com
Annam Gourmet Shop 1st floor 51 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Hanoi 043 718 4487
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Con Son
INDIAN
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Phu Quy forms the largest island of a range of ten islands 120 km southeast of the Phan Thiet Sea. The group of islets also known as Phu Quy district. Long stretches of white sandy beaches and dense coral reefs this 16.5 km2 has a population of 25 000 people. With its abundant sealife and natural resources, incredible rock formations and temples Phu Quay also boasts a lighthouse, one of only two in the country that run on solar energy. Phu Quay translated - “rich and precious” is very aptly named.
Ly Son Island is the Garlic Kingdom of Vietnam. Despite its small size the island grows a considerable amount of red and white garlic. White garlic even is often referred to as the pearl of Vietnam. The compact island is full of ancient temples, beautiful mountains and beaches. The nearest major city to the island is Quang Ngai, which is just over 100 km from Danang. There are more than 50 ancient pagodas, temples and shrines to be seen on this tiny island.
Temple of Literature
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The Brazilian Football School, established in Vietnam in April 2015 is now bringing soccer clinics to the Tay Ho area. The clinic will have an introductionary workshop on the 9th of February where boys and girls from 8 to 14 years old can attend free of charge to experience the activities the program has to offer. It is no accident that Brazil is home to a lot of famous soccer players like Ronaldo, Romario, Ronaldinho Gaucho, Zico, Garrincha... and the greatest of them all, Pele - the highest scoring player in history, with 1279 goals. He was decisive in winning three World Cups for Brazil: in 1958, 1962, and 1970. Ronaldo, nicknamed Fenomeno, also made history in winning the World Cups of 1994 and 2002. In 2002, he scored the two winning goals in the final match. Players like these spent time as any other group of boys and girls playing an informal soccer game, or “pelada” on back streets, city lots, beaches, futsal courts, and grassy fields of Brazil, in which players develop amazing skills admired by millions of people around the world. With Fla Souza and Edu Peixoto leading the clinics, both football professionals from Brazil, the students have an incredible opportunity to learn from the best.
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 in 1076, when entrance was only granted to those of noble birth.
Fabulous Football
As the football school grew, the realization that there were far too many students desperate to play but without the financial means was a evident. Fla and Edu along with a few Vietnamese coaches help set up clubs to assist these kids voluntarily. They now have just under 100 students on this program with the most amazing results.
Ly Son Island - source: dulichdanang.vn
Although the Brazilian Football School set out to teach soccer, soon Pauliny, wife of Edu Peixoto realized that there was a desperate need for students to learn English. At first she started an English club in 2014 from her home on Saturday afternoons, she now supports over 150 children in rural areas as well where they have rented a house to support the teaching in the area which now includes adults. Pauliny was ecstatic when she heard one of her first students, Linh (11years), one of only two students selected, was awarded a scholarship based on her English. “This has made it so rewarding “ says Pauliny. With your financial help, the Brazilian Football School will continue to give young students in the Hanoi community an opportunity to play soccer and develop important characteristics that will help them through their young life and beyond. There are several ways to assist. Please contact Pauliny Peixoto or Miriam Souza at bfshanoi@gmail.com or telephonically 0947531578 or tak a look at the website brazilfootball.vn
CALLIGRAPHY WRITING FESTIVAL
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description
Wednesday
7 pm Goethe Institute
Film Screening - Who am I – Kein System ist sicher. Language: German with English and Vietnamese subtitles This pacy, exciting and visually striking cyber-thriller is a white-knuckle ride all the way to its wickedly clever conclusion. Our spring cinema features 10 movies: for 10 weeks – February 15 to April 26 – on each Wednesday at 7 pm, we will screen a German movie that was particularly popular among our audience in the past few years at Goethe-Institut.
thursday
8 pm Hanoi Opera House
Vietnamese National Orchestra and Ballet New Year’s Concert at the Hanoi Opera House. Tickets available at the Hanoi Opera House. Hanoi Voices is an international choir established under the musical direction of Orchestra Conductor Maestro Dong Quang Vinh together with pianist Ms Claire Shuangshuang Mo. IONAH SHOW. The spectacular 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 87 Láng Ha St, Ba Dinh
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16 EXHIBITIONS
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Wednesday
9 am Metropole Hotel
Walking Tour - French Quarter. Experience an informative 3 hour tour on foot with Thanh discovering the unique history and architecture behind the French Quarter. Small groups. Contact Thanh at vuhongthanh1101992@gmail.com
1 Redrawing Folk Paintings 13 Jan – 28 Feb 2017 Nest by AIA - 4th Floor, Tower B, Vincom Center 191 Ba Trieu, Hanoi “Redrawing Folk Paintings” – the first art project by young artist Nguyen Xuan Lam, started in early 2016 to declare the longevity and true values of Vietnamese folk painting. It is an opportunity for visitors not only to enjoy the folk paintings in modern graphic style through a unique artistic view of a young artist, but also to enjoy the traditional Tet atmosphere with bright, vibrant paintings. Exhibition of National Treasures 1 February - till May National Museum of History The Vietnam National Museum of History (VNMH) will present its collection of national treasures in a temporary exhibition called “Vietnam National Treasures”. The exhibition will provide visitors knowledge and background to the 18 objects which have been recognized as the national treasures of Vietnam. VNMH has taken to preparing for this exhibition over several months, in particular for visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the individual objects and their history, as well as applying modern technology such as 3D in exhibiting. This is not only an opportunity to see 18 national treasures but also to understand how they were excavated and discovered, how they were transported and preserved and transferred. Each treasure presents for each period of culture and history of Vietnam.
Thursday
10 am Hoan Kiem
New Year Walk and Talk Tour through the Old Quarter. Experience an incredible 2 hour tour with Thanh where she will explain the meaning of symbols used during the new year which includes a visit to a traditional home for a special new years meal. This tour is for a maximum of 5 people and will be repeated on Friday. Cost for 5 people including a meal 340 000 per person. Contact Thanh at vuhongthanh1101992@gmail.com
Friday
10 am Hoan Kiem
New Year Walk and Talk tour through the Old Quarter. Experience an incredible 2 hour tour with Thanh where she will explain the meaning of symbols used during the new year which includes a visit to a traditional home for a special new years meal. This tour is for a maximum of 5 people. Cost for 5 people including a meal 340 000 per person. Contact Thanh at vuhongthanh1101992@gmail.com
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Saturday
8:30 am Meet Up Lenin Park - Dien Bien Street
Keep Hanoi Clean - Lenin Park - Dien Bien Street Meet Up at 8:30 - 9 am Cleaning time 9 - 11 lunch 11:30 - 1 With the goal of cleaning up the rivers and restoring their flow, the Keep Hanoi Clean group is where Vietnamese and international friends meet to contribute in achieving this goal. Contact Details: keephanoiclean@gmail.com James: +84 949 886880
8:30 am - 5.30 pm Museum of Ethnology
Year of the Rooster 2017 with Northwest Mountainous Culture of Son La with art performances, folk games, food, exploration activities and other cultural experiences. Experience Son La culture through activities as: Xoe cha (Thai), Velrguong Dance, Tom tang bu singing (Kho Mu), Khen (Hmong) and join folk games and many exciting activities as calligraphy, printing Dong Ho paintings, etc.
11 am Bluebird’s Nest
Creativitiy - Hanoi Writers Circle: Happens every Saturday at 11am at Bluebird’s Nest. All abilities welcome. Grab a coffee, share some stories, get a pen out! For further information contact Jemimakhalli@live.co.uk
Ha Dong
Knife Making course - Would you like to learn how to make knives in a workshop offered by traditional Craftsmen - from the 1st to the final steps? You will not only pick up new skills but also have lots of fun while learning. The class often lasts 4 hours and the price depends on which kind of knife you want to make. Contact Thanh at vuhongthanh1101992@gmail.com for more info.
8:30 am - 5.30 pm Museum of Ethnology
Year of the Rooster 2017 with Northwest Mountainous Culture of Son La with art performances, folk games, food, exploration activities and other cultural experiences. Experience Son La culture through activities as: Xoe cha (Thai), Velrguong Dance, Tom tang bu singing (Kho Mu), Khen (Hmong) and join folk games and many exciting activities as calligraphy, printing Dong Ho paintings, etc.
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6 pm Hanoi Opera House
LANG TOI - MY VILLAGE The poetic beauty of Vietnamese village life, recreated using iconic bamboo, breathtaking cirque and exotic live music. http://www.luneproduction.com/lang-toi/
Zenith Yoga
Pilates teacher training at Zenith Yoga from 6 - 11 February. Pilates Mat I Course: Our comprehensive mat course includes 45 hours of interactive learning, practice, labs, problem solving and role play. From the very first fundamental to the more complex intermediate exercises, we will cover these with focus on execution, modifications and anatomy. Our Pilates programs are PMA approved. zenithyogahanoi.com
Tuesday
6 pm Hanoi Opera House
LANG TOI - MY VILLAGE The poetic beauty of Vietnamese village life, recreated using iconic bamboo, breathtaking cirque and exotic live music. http://www.luneproduction.com/lang-toi/
8.30 - 10pm Tranquil
Không Qua Loa cùng KIÊN at Tranquil - 5 Nguyen Quang Bich str., Hoan Kiem District. For updated information regarding this musical evening go to www.facebook.com/cafetranquil/
10 am J W Marriott
Korean Culture Showcase - Coffee Morning 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. Join us for a great morning with over 30 Nationalities - Members:free / non Members 100 000VND. Inquiries - awfriendsinhanoi@gmail.com or facebook @AWFHanoi
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Sunday
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Monday
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7 pm - 10 pm Clickspace
Fairy Tales - Adults’ Bed Time Stories - Growing up, we have all heard of at least a few fairy tales, the big ones being about the Little Mermaid, Cinderella, and the Sleeping Beauty for the girls; The Epic of Odyssey or the Journey to the West for the boys. Most times we loved them, even when they sell out. But there are hundreds and thousands of stories you have not heard of. Take the story of the Bird and the Star Fruit Tree, or the Shared Loin-Cloth? Come to Clickspace to share your awesome fairytales with us! facebook.com/clickspace.vn
6 pm Hanoi Opera House
LANG TOI - MY VILLAGE The poetic beauty of Vietnamese village life, recreated using iconic bamboo, breathtaking cirque and exotic live music. http://www.luneproduction.com/lang-toi/
thursday
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7.30 pm- 8.30 pm Zenith Yoga
Stay Fit on the Seat Workshop - Zenith Yoga is offering an insightful evening workshop to combat the effects of a lot of sitting- Guiding you with exercises to do when you sit. Learn to tone, stretch and strengthen your body. Contact: info@zenithyogahanoi.com / www.zenthyogahanoi.com
Friday
6.30 pm - 8.00 pm Zenith Yoga
Pilates for Back Pain Workshop - learn modifications and self-care techniques to suppport and improve the stability of the spine and hips. Learn stretches and work on improving posture to enhance effectiveness and lower stress and pain. Contact: info@zenithyogahanoi.com / www.zenthyogahanoi.com
6 pm L’Espace
Film screening “Les aventures d’Adèle Blanc-Sec” (France, 2010, 107’). Director: Luc Besson Casting: Louise Bourgoin, Mathieu Amalric, Gilles Lellouche. Further Information: www.institutfrancais-vietnam.com/vi/category/ha-noi/
Wednesday
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“Duong Kach menh” of Nguyen Ai Quoc national treasure This book is very unique. It was a key and guide book for the first revolutionists of Vietnam. Russian scholars once compared it to the book of Lenin “What is to be done” because it marked the development of Socialism in Vietnam.
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category A calligraphy master at work in his tent. The letter reads “Happiness”, one of the popular letters to be given during the New Year celebration. When hung upside down the letter means “Happiness comes”. (Photo: VNA) Calligraphy Writing Festival Dates: January 21 - 11 February Temple of Literature Spend some time with some of the creative calligraphy artists selected to participate in this writing festival. 77 Penmen, amongst them many well known calligraphers, will join the 2017 Calligraphy Writing Festival at the Literature Lake at Temple of Literature. An exhibition of traditional trade villages will be featured during this period as well as a children’s drawing competition. Calligraphy Writing is particularly popular for local people during Tet. The festival aims to welcome the New Year and promote Vietnamese traditional activities.
EXHIBITION
7 pm - 8.30 pm Friends of Vietnam Heritage
Friends of Vietnam Heritage are excited to announce a talk from Professor Dr. Nguyen Chi Ben, Head of Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (2002-2014) and Member of the National Council for Cultural Heritage (2004-2010) who will talk about Mother Goddess worship in Vietnam with specific mention of the UNESCO heritage application. For more detail contact Stella at stellaciorra@hotmail.com
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8 pm Hanoi Opera House
Vietnamese National Orchestra and Ballet New Year’s Concert at the Hanoi Opera House. Tickets available at the Hanoi Opera House. Hanoi Voices is an international choir established under the musical direction of Orchestra Conductor Maestro Dong Quang Vinh together with pianist Ms Claire Shuangshuang Mo.
Saturday
8:30 am Hoan Kiem Lake
Keep Hanoi Clean - Hoan Kiem Lake Meet Up at 8:30 - 9 am Cleaning time 9 - 11 lunch 11:30 - 1pm. With the goal of cleaning up the rivers and restoring their flow, the Keep Hanoi Clean group is where Vietnamese and international friends meet to contribute in achieving this goal. Contact Details: keephanoiclean@gmail.com James: +84 949 886880
8 pm Star Galaxy Theatre
IONAH SHOW. The spectacular 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 87 Láng Ha St, Ba Dinh
11 am Bluebird’s Nest
Creativity - Hanoi Writers Circle: Happens every Saturday at 11am at Bluebird’s Nest. All abilities welcome. Grab a coffee, share some stories, get a pen out! For further information: Jemimakhalli@live.co.uk
8 pm L’Espace
Discover the traditional music and songs of the village festivals that used to be held in the communal temples. During the music night, several forms of ancient songs and theatrical plays will be performed by the group “Ancient music of Tonkin”, including artists Thanh Hoài, Nam Thu, Minh Gái, Xuan Hoach, Manh Phong, Thanh Bình, Vu Ngoc, Van Chinh, Thuy Ngan Further Information: www.institutfrancais-vietnam.com/vi/category/ha-noi/
Sunday
8 pm Red River Tea Room
Sunday Quiz Night at Red River Tea Room www.facebook.com/Red-River-Tea-Room
Monday
6 pm Hanoi Opera House
LANG TOI - MY VILLAGE The poetic beauty of Vietnamese village life, recreated using iconic bamboo, breathtaking cirque and exotic live music. http://www.luneproduction.com/lang-toi/
7.30 pm Moose & Roo Smokehouse
Quiz night at Moose & Roo. One free Carlsberg for pre-registered teams and the winning team gets a Carlsberg tower. Starts at 7.30 PM . For more information keith@mooseandroo.com or check facebook for updates www.facebook.com/mooseandroosh/
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6 pm Hanoi Opera House
LANG TOI - MY VILLAGE The poetic beauty of Vietnamese village life, recreated using iconic bamboo, breathtaking cirque and exotic live music. http://www.luneproduction.com/lang-toi/
8 pm Star Galaxy Theatre
IONAH SHOW. The spectacular 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 87 Láng Ha St, Ba Dinh
Wednesday
7 pm Goethe Institute
Film Screening Head Full of Honey - Honig im Kopf. Language: German with English and Vietnamese subtitles. 11-year-old Tilda always had a special connection to her grandfather Amandus. But as Amandus forgets more and more, Tilda is alarmed. When his son cannot cope with him any longer and is about to send Amandus to a nursing home, Tilda tries to prevent this by all means. Without further ado she sets out on a great journey with Amandus in order to fulfill his heart’s desire: Seeing Venice once again, the city he visited together with his deceased wife many years ago…
6 pm Hanoi Opera House
LANG TOI - MY VILLAGE The poetic beauty of Vietnamese village life, recreated using iconic bamboo, breathtaking cirque and exotic live music. http://www.luneproduction.com/lang-toi/
7 pm - 8.30 pm Clickspace
Awesome Soviet Movies - Ilya Muromex You wouldn’t know if you haven’t tried them, but Soviet Movies were a form of art on their own. “They just don’t make them that good anymore!” We will do a screening of the tale of Ilya Muromex, the legendary hero that freed Russia from occupation of the Etern Tribes through courage, love, and pure beard power. Come check it out with us! The movie is translated into English with the name - The Sword And The Dragon (1960) Run time is 70mins
8 pm Star Galaxy Theatre
IONAH SHOW. The spectacular 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 87 Láng Ha St, Ba Dinh
8 pm Hanoi Opera House
Concert: German tenor Martin Lattke and Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra play Mozart, conducted by Honna Tetsuji Tickets available at the Hanoi Opera House.
8 pm Hanoi Opera House
Concert: German tenor Martin Lattke and Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra play Mozart, conducted by Honna Tetsuji. Tickets available at the Hanoi Opera House.
11 am Bluebird’s Nest
Creativitiy - Hanoi Writers Circle: Happens every Saturday at 11am at Bluebird’s Nest. All abilities welcome. Grab a coffee, share some stories, get a pen out! For further information: Jemimakhalli@live.co.uk
8:30 Meet Up Yen So Park
Keep Hanoi Clean - Yen So Park 8:30 - 9 am Meeting time, 9 - 11 Cleaning time 11:30 - 1pm lunch. With the Goal of cleaning up the rivers and restoring their flow, the Keep Hanoi Clean group is where Vietnamese and international friends meet to contribute in achieving this goal. Contact Details: keephanoiclean@gmail.com James: +84 949 886880
8 pm Star Galaxy Theatre
IONAH SHOW. The spectacular 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 87 Láng Ha St, Ba Dinh
Venue to be announced
Southeast Asia Eduexpos Southeast Asia Eduexpos is a 1 day event being held on 26th February 2017 in Hanoi, Vietnam. This event showcases product from Education & Training industry. This event showcases products like Institutions, Educational Contact Provider, Government education department, Government agencies promoting education, Banks providing Educational loans, Service Provider to Educational institutions, ICT solution providers etc etc. in the Education & Training industry. Venue to be announced please contact - eduexpos.edu
8 pm Red River Tea Room
Sunday Quiz Night at Red River Tea Room www.facebook.com/Red-River-Tea-Room
Monday
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7.30 pm Moose & Roo Smokehouse
Quiz night at Moose & Roo. One free Carlsberg for pre-registered teams - and the winning team gets a Carlsberg tower. Starts at 7.30 PM . For more information keith@mooseandroo.com or check facebook for updates www.facebook.com/mooseandroosh/
Tuesday
8 pm Star Galaxy Theatre
IONAH SHOW. The spectacular 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 87 Láng Ha St, Ba Dinh
8:30 pm Hanoi Social Club
Tiny Music Club - enjoy an evening with talented musicians at the Hanoi Social Club. We’ve got a 100-year-old house in the old quarter, lots of cozy spaces, an interesting history, a fireplace & classic architecture. It’s a great space to make music more personal. Further Information - 04 3938 2117 www.facebook.com/pg/TheHanoiSocialClub
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20 17 Feb – 19 Mar 2017 L’Espace With “Zen”, Truong Tien Tra invites us to meditate through a series of minimal paintings that create a sense of peace and serenity. The young, talented and modest artist dedicates the exhibition of oil on canvas to his spiritual adventure which he expresses through the simplicity of forms and the harmony he finds in nature. A bird, or a stone, is sufficient to restore equilibrium, rest in this raging world. By circumventing all pain and obsession with the past, letting go of what does not belong to us, dark hues and disfigured forms of life, we will finally learn to write our own history.
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THEATRE Thursday
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10 am - 11:30 am Clickspace 11 am Bluebird’s Nest
CILD Free Vietnamese Language Workshop to learn some basic things in Vietnamese that are helful for you to use. Learn about the CILD natural method and how to acquire the language effectively and easily! Please register before 9 Febuary 2017. Contact for more information and register: http://cild.edu.vn Creativitiy - Hanoi Writers Circle: Happens every Saturday at 11am at Bluebird’s Nest. All abilities welcome. Grab a coffee, share some stories, get a pen out! For further information: Jemimakhalli@live.co.uk
IONAH Star Galaxy Theatre 8pm The spectacular 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 Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
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8:30 am Meet Up Lang Ha Street - Indira-Gandhi Park
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12 The exhibition runs until May/2017. Vietnam NationalMuseum of History 1 Trang Tien Street, 216 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hanoi, Vietnam Painting Exhibition: 06 Jan – 06 Feb 2017 Ke Quán 81b Xuan Dieu Str, Tay Ho Hanoi Folk paintings have been an indispensable part of the Vietnamese tradition. Featuring the year of the Rooster 2017 which forms part of the 12 year cycle.
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8 pm Red River Tea Room
Sunday Quiz Night at Red River Tea Room www.facebook.com/Red-River-Tea-Room
4 pm L’Espace
Film screening “Les aventures d’Adèle Blanc-Sec” (France, 2010, 107’). Further Information: www.institutfrancais-vietnam.com/vi/category/ha-noi/
7.30 pm Moose & Roo Smokehouse
Quiz night at Moose & Roo. One free Carlsberg for pre-registered teams - and the winning team gets a Carlsberg tower. Starts at 7.30 pm. For more information keith@mooseandroo.com or check facebook for updates www.facebook.com/mooseandroosh/
7:30 pm Hanoi Creative City
Chamber music meets electronic sounds: In the heart of Hamburg’s famous district St. Pauli, Ensemble Resonanz is making different musical ends meet in their concert series urban string on a monthly basis. The ensemble will be supported by the Vietnamese DJ Le Nam Khanh aka NK. Free Admission. For more information see: www.ensembleresonanz.com/en/home.html
7 pm - 10 pm Clickspace
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Keep Hanoi Clean - Lang Ha Street - Indira-Gandhi Park Meet Up at 8:30 - 9 am Cleaning time 9 - 11 lunch 11:30 - 1 With the goal of cleaning up the rivers and restoring their flow, the Keep Hanoi Clean group is where Vietnamese and international friends meet to contribute in achieving this goal. Contact Details: keephanoiclean@gmail.com James: +84 949 886880
Art Night for Grown Ups: Valentine’s Version. Love it or hate it, it is the day of love. Love is the muse to many, the inspiration, the drive to create and provide. Come to Clickspace and share your love with the World! The usual deals on drinks: Wines and Gin Tonic - 50k Craft Beer - 100k per liter Irish Craft Beer - 60k per bottle facebook.com/clickspace.vn
28 FELLOWSHIP SERVICES HANOI INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP SERVICES 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 My Dinh (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
8 pm Star Galaxy Theatre
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