Japanese architect seeks an ever-inspiring Hà Nội

Nearly a decade ago, the uniqueness of Hà Nội’s culture and architecture drew Japanese architect Takashi Niwa to live and work here. Now, Niwa says he still feels there’s more to learn about the city as he seeks to develop designs inspired by Hà Nội.

Oktoberfest Việt Nam 2018 kicks off on October 3

Oktoberfest Việt Nam 2018, the city’s most exciting annual German beer and food festival,  returns for its 14th year at Windsor Plaza Hotel in HCM City. Festivities kick off each each night at 6pm and run until midnight on October 3-6 and October 10-13.

New exhibition opens at L’Espace

An exhibition entitled Infinity of Mirror by Christian Hadengue, Lê Thừa Tiến and Mark Lockett – an encounter between poetic and visual expressions, inspired by Western and Asian imaginations, will open at L’Espace tomorrow from 6pm.

TPD to screen Lars von Trier film

Part of its ‘Cruel and Beautiful World’ Movie Month, the Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents (TPD) will present the Danish movie Dancer in the Dark tomorrow night, September 14.

GBA Oktoberfest Việt Nam 2018 at Hotel Nikko

The 26th anniversary of the German Businesses Association's (GBA) Oktoberfest will be held from September 19 to 22 at Hotel Nikko Saigon in 235 Nguyễn Văn Cừ Street, HCM City District 1.

Japan woman loves VN lacquer art

Having visited Việt Nam as a tourist, Ando Saeko, a Japanese woman spent one month in HCM City before traveling to Hà Nội for deeper exploring Vietnamese culture and people.

Saigon Latin Festival goes international

The Saigon Latin Fiesta will be held from 7pm to 2am on three nights from Sept 28-30 at Royal Hotel Saigon on 133 Nguyễn Huệ Street in HCM City’s District 1.

Lotte to host concert

The Đẹp Contemporary concert will take place at 7pm on September 2 at Lotte Center Hanoi Square aiming to celebrate contemporary Vietnamese beauty.

Manzi to present show

A contemporary music concert titled ‘Shades of the Sounds’ will take place on September 8 featuring contemporary works by composer Vũ Nhật Tân and the art of tuồng (Vietnamese traditional drama).

ICHAM to hold event

A Social Commitment Day 2018 will be held from 7am to 7pm on August 25 at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Việt Nam (ICHAM), Landmark Building, 5B Tôn Đức Thắng Street, HCM City’s District 1.

Dancing for charity

The Dance Collabration Fest – a Charity Event will be held from 3pm to 10pm on August 25 at Diviners Center, 2 Hồ Xuân Hương Street, in HCM City’s District 3.

Folk games revive culture

Various folk games with so much fun and cultural value will be organised on August 25 and September 15 at Trịnh Công Sơn pedestrian street, Tây Hồ District.

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