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Vietnam celebrates many holidays, however TET celebrations are by far the most important days for all Vietnamese. The week long period of celebration allows the Vietnamese to travel to their hometowns from the cities and spend time with their close and distant relatives. Leading up to the holidays the cities don a red and yellow jacket of colorful items that decorate all the homes and shops in the residential and business areas. Tet marks the beginning of the Lunar Year where the citizens celebrate the union of nature, culture and people living and dead. Being always mindful of the connections between people and their natural and spiritual world. While this originates from China, Vietnam has adapted their unique way with festivals that are their own. Tet translated defines the “First morning of the first day” While their are many festivals in and around the city the most important traditions of observance take place in the home.
Children Love Tet Children are very much part of the festivities and all the children receive a new set of clothes which they can’t wait to wear on the first day of the new year. On the eve of new year houses prepare for the next day and usually families gather at home to wait for the first day of the year. Children will usually stay up late and be part of all the rituals that take place. The biggest excitement for children, young and old, would be the receiving of the lucky money envelopes. “Tien mung tuoi” is a tradition that all adults would purchase several of these envelopes to hand out to children with gifts of money inside. The amount varies and it is usually a greater amount the closer the relative is. Friends of the family would have the same envelopes and would hand out to all the children they come into contact with in the first few days of Tet. It is seen as a small amount of money that can bring good fortune for the upcoming year. Folklore tells the story of gold coins wrapped in a red cloth that shimmered which chased the evil spirits away, when that news spread the tradition of handing out the red envelopes with money inside remained a strong tradition in several parts of Asia.
Banh Chung - the glutinous rice cake wrapped in bamboo leaves is square shaped in the north, Banh Tet is rounded and served in the south.
The use of the envelope has a further purpose and that is that the envelopes look the same but the amount would vary. The envelope in turn projects the image of giving the same thing and in turn steers children away from comparing the amounts given. On the first day of the new year, children and adults will visit the grandparents to wish them a happy new year and great health. In return grandparents would give children their lucky money to welcome their new age. The envelope also carries hope for children to eat well and grow quickly, to study well and to have a great year ahead.
Candied ginger, lotus seeds and peanut candy bars. Mut Tet (Tet candied fruit) are placed in beautifully decorated bowls or plates, on offer to every visitor during this period and beyond. Coconut, ginger, kumquats and lotus seeds are the most popular candied fruit often served with roasted watermelon seeds and a good cup of tea. 2017 - The Year of the Fire Rooster
A elderly lady passing on some words of wisdom to two boys with their lucky money envelopes. With the handing of the lucky money, the older generation would pause to give the children some good advice, usually towards studying and being a good scholar. It is a good idea to invest in a pack or two of the envelopes and to put in some crisp notes, it needn’t be large amounts but you will be making the childrens day that you come accross on New Years Day!
The Year of the Red Fire Rooster starts from January 28th 2017 and extends up to February 15th 2018. This is the year when you will need to work hard and be patient in order to achieve your goals. This Year of the Rooster is ruled by the fire element and it is a Yin year. This is the time to be spent in solitude and harmony with friends and family. According to Chinese astrology, the Rooster years are known to be filled with integrity and efficiency. Hard work is the key to achieving success in this Chinese New Year. The Chinese New Year 2017 predictions suggest that this year can beneficial in your career and financial investments. But time your business ventures well if you want to take advantage of the most profitable periods. Also try alternative healing therapies to keep stress at bay so that you can use your potential to the maximum. Astrologers for 2017 forecasts predict that this will turn out to be an excellent year for the Dragons. The Snake, Ox and Rooster will have a great year. The Rats and Tigers too will have a good year. The Sheep, Pigs and Monkeys will have a mix of good and bad happenings while the Rabbits, Horses and Dogs might face a few problems. But as long as you have the will power and focus to overcome all challenges, nothing can stop you from reaching your targets!
Within the first week of January visitors will be fascinated by the motorbike drivers carting numerous trees for delivery. In the north of Vietnam it is custom to buy or rent a Kumquat tree or “Hoa Dao” the Peach Blossom tree. As the Tet Holiday approaches, many Vietnamese crowd into the kumquat orchard markets to choose the perfect tree specimen. Most importantly, for many Vietnamese, choosing the right kumquat tree contributes to the feeling that the coming year will bring good luck prosperity. A trip down to the flower market in Au Co will leave you astounded as to the frantic activity around you and the abundance of cherry blossom branches in all different shapes and sizes and of course, prices. If you do get a chance to go to the market look at the back end stalls which are covered, there orchid vendors have perfectly manicured pots of orchids in sizes up to two metres. The market is at its busiest in the early hours of the morning in fact before five am. January this year the streets outside the market are lined with cherry blossom branches with vendors from up country. Another street to visit before Tet is Lac Long Quan where potted kumquat trees and cherry blossoms line the streets for a few kilometres. Cuisine plays an enourmous role in the preparations of Tet. The table is not limited to but usually includes stewed pork with bamboo shoots, steamed glutinous rice, bitter gourds, stir fried almonds, papaja salad and mung bean pudding. These dishes are usually served with pickled green sprouts with leeks, carrots and turnips to aid the digestion of the rich meal. It does however vary depending on the region. Banh Chung a glutinous rice cake wrapped in bamboo leaves is square shaped in the north, and represents Mother Earth, fertility and wealth. Mut Tet (Tet candied fruit) are placed in beautifully decorated bowls or plates, on offer to every visitor during this period and beyond. Coconut, ginger, kumquats and lotus seeds are the most popular candied fruit often served with roasted watermelon seeds and a good cup of tea.
FESTIVALS & EXHIBITIONS 1 – 22 Jan 2017, 5 – 11 pm LeParc shopping mall Gamuda City, Phap Van, Hoang Mai, Hanoi Following the huge success of previous festivals in many countries such as the UK, the USA, Korea, Japan and Taiwan with millions of visitors, the first giant lantern festival will be held in Vietnam.
1 – 13 Jan 2017, 9 am – 9 pm Casa Italia “Vietnam Eye: Contemporary Vietnamese Art” is a publication featuring 56 Vietnamese emerging contemporary artists, out of whom 19 will have artworks presented in the exhibition at Casa Italia, Hanoi. The book and the exhibition offer an overview of one of the newest and most exciting scenes in the global art world. Vietnam has developed rapidly in the last ten years with a new generation of contemporary artists who balance cultural and social issues with a contemporary outlook.
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Red River Tea Room 8 pm
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/
tuesday
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. http://www.luneproduction.com/lang-toi/ 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
OM Factory, 135 Bui Thi Xuan , Hanoi,
OM Factory School of Yoga Teacher Training is a 200-hour comprehensive program designed for serious yoga practitioners interested in deepening their practice, as well as for aspiring teachers who want to live and teach authentically with a tool-kit to approach teaching with confidence. OM Factory School of Yoga is a certified RYS-200 Hour program by the Yoga Alliance®. omfactory.hanoi@gmail.com
thursday
08:00 PM Đen Quan Đe
Ca Tru Thang Long - Fans of Vietnamese Ca Tru (ceremonial singing) traditional music enjoy the unique genre’s sweet melodies. Entitled Ca Tru – Gin Giu Cho Muon Doi Sau (Ca Tru – Preserve Our Next Generation), the show was put on by Ca Tru traditional band trio Ca Tru Thang Long (Thang long is the old name of Ha noi capital). 28, Hàng Buom, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi
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2 - 3pm American Center
What a Photograph Can Tell You - Geoffrey Hiller, Fulbright Specialist - Award-winning photographer Geoffrey Hiller will present some of his work, including photos from Vietnam, share his experiences and discuss documentary photography. All events take place at 1st Floor of the Rose Garden Tower at 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi, except those noted otherwise. Remember to bring your ID/passport with you.
8:30 – 11:30; 13:00 – 15:30 American Center
The Health Unit - U.S. Embassy Hanoi is working with The National Institute of Hematology - Blood Transfusion to organize the TET GIFT BLOOD DRIVE 2017. Please sign up today; give the gift of life.
08:00 PM Đen Quan Đe
Ca Tru Thang Long - Fans of Vietnamese Ca Tru (ceremonial singing) traditional music enjoy the unique genre’s sweet melodies. Entitled Ca Tru – Gin Giu Cho Muon Doi Sau (Ca Tru – Preserve Our Next Generation), the show was put on by Ca Tru traditional band trio Ca Tru Thang Long (Thang Long is the old name of Hanoi capital). 28, Hàng Buom, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi
3:00 – 4:30 American Center
MOOC 9: The Art of Negotiation – Facilitated Discussion #1. Register at https://goo.gl/GTyLVd
L’Espace 8 pm
Young Guitar Artist Tran Tuan Anh will perform a night of Soloist Classic Guitar in the French Cultural Centre in Hanoi. Tran Tuan An started playing the guitar at 8 years old the first time with the late artist Nguyen Hai Thoai, after which he enrolled at the Hanoi Conservatory from the age of 10.
Friends of Vietnam Heritage city walk.
Friends of Vietnam Heritage City Walk. 8 January 2017 from 9.15am-12noon along Trang Tien, Ba Trieu, Ham Long and Hang Bai streets. Learn new stories about this familiar and not so familiar area. For more information and registration contact Stella: stellaciorra@hotmail.com 01662 979 605
8 am - 10 am Hanoi University of Science and Technology
Japanese Cultural Festival Oshougatsu 2017 Sunday 08 Jan 2017, 8 am – 10 am C9 yard, Hanoi University of Science and Technology. 1 Dai Co Viet, Hanoi
3:00 – 4:30 pm American Centre
Artist Talk: Really Queer or Queerly Real Genevieve Erin O’Brien, Artist In this artist talk, Erin O’Brien will share her approach to art making and some examples of her artistic practice. Her work, while based in performance, is predominantly conceptual and experiential. For this talk she will highlight Queer identity and try to answer what’s Really Queer or Queerly Real about her work.
Red River Tea Room 8 pm
Sunday Quiz Night at Red River Tea Room www.facebook.com/Red-River-Tea-Room
Yen So Park (Hanoi)
LDR Half Marathon 2017 is the playground for runners across the country. LDR HALF MARATHON is a non-profit race to promote healthy family and community for a better life. DISTANCE: 21KM - 10KM - 5KM Official Website: http://ldrmarathon.com/
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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. http://www.luneproduction.com/lang-toi/
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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. http://www.luneproduction.com/lang-toi/ Exhibition “RISING FROM BROKEN” by Hagar International. Display of self-portraits by women and children affected by human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual abuse. Korean Cultural Center. Opening: 5pm, Monday 9 January 2017 10 January – 14 January 2017 Mon to Sat from 9am – 6pm
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Hanoi Opera House
Happiness Concert January 11, 2017 8pm at Hanoi Opera House Conductor: Honna Tetsuji Violin Soloist: Bui Cong Duy And the Vietnam National Symphony Orchestra
Lassi Cafe 8pm
Improvisation skills are life skills: listening, connecting and collaborating with partners, maintaining flexibility, telling a story, embracing risk, building resilience. Whether you dream of the spotlight or just want to get more comfortable making small talk, you can develop your skills, and we can help you. Every Wednesday Night ADDRESS: no. 5, Tran Đai Nghia st. luongthanhduc@gmail.com 0988693968 www.facebook.com/cafelassi/
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8 Scry Manzi Art Space 1 - 17 January The latest exhibition at Manzi Art Space by American-born artist Phi Phi Oanh called Scry is a series of paintings that require the use of magnifying glasses to appreciate the full effect of the lacquer skins. Scrying is the act of trying to find out what the future holds through focused gazing into a glass or a reflective medium. Manzi Art Space is at 14 Phan Huy Ich, Ba Dinh, Hanoi. For more info, click on facebook.com/manzihanoi./
11 Exhibition “RISING FROM BROKEN” by Hagar International Display of self-portraits by women and children affected by human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual abuse Korean Cultural Center Opening: 5pm, Monday 9 January 2017 10 January – 14 January 2017 Mon to Sat from 9am – 6pm
Korean Cultural Center 5pm
InterContinental Hanoi Hotel
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13 Opening: Sat 07 Jan 2017, 6 pm Exhibition: 08 – 21 Jan 2017 9 am – 7 pm Goethe Institut ”The last ride” concludes Phuong Linh’s yearlong research on Vietnamese history during the French colonial period and its consequences on the present-day Central Highlands. Using the elephant – a significant symbol of power and holy spirits in the ethnic culture of the region – as a point of departure, the artist explores the process during which the animal, as well as the people and their culture and land, have been tamed, controlled and exploited throughout time.
8pm Star galaxy Theatre
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An in-depth presentation by Ashish Kanchan, Managing Director of TNS Vietnam, to update us on the Changing landscape of Vietnamese Consumerism. This presentation will discuss the true story of luxury goods buying, changing spending priorities, shifting media habits, a rich man vs. poor man analysis, and a forecast for Vietnamese consumer behavior in 2017
2 - 3.30 pm American Centre
How to Speak so that People Want to Listen How can we speak powerfully to make change in the world? Please join us in this session to find out the tips for remarkable public speaking. Bui Phuong Anh, EducationUSA Advisor All events take place at 1st Floor of the Rose Garden Tower at 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi, except those noted otherwise. Remember to bring your ID/passport with you.
Khanh Hoa Province
12 January (the 15th day of the twelfth lunar month) Ca Ong (Whale) Worshiping Festival Coastal fishing villages in Khanh Hoa Province. For more information - www.vietnamtourism.com
8pm 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
11:15 - 12:15 American Centre
Juggling between Teaching, Performing and Family Life – Music and Theater Arts Professors, Indiana State University Followed by a concert of contemporary music for saxophone and cello by the Bro/Fowler Duo. All events take place on the 1st Floor of the Rose Garden Tower at 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi, except those noted otherwise. Remember to bring your ID/passport with you.
UP Coworking Space
Startup Weekends are 54-hour events designed to provide superior experiential education for technical and non-technical entrepreneurs. Beginning with Friday night pitches and continuing through brainstorming, business plan development, and basic prototype creation, Startup Weekends culminate in Sunday night demos and presentations. Event is in English. www.facebook.com/up.coworkingspace
11am American Centre
Discover the Joy and Meaning of Contributing to the Needs of the World while Developing your Professional Skills. Join a discussion with two Americans who left their vibrant careers in the US to volunteer in Central Vietnam. In this session you will hear about their career story and learn about their program, Swim for Life Vietnam (www.swimforlifevietnam.org).
Click Space
TET - The Vietnamese Lunar New Year - is a huge national, cultural, and religious holiday here. We are looking to bring a piece of it to Clickspace this 2017. Vietnamese Traditional Foods and Activities for Tet! cong.nguyen@clickablevn.com
8pm 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
TET FESTIVALS
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Hanoi Opera House
Classical Ballet Night “the Nutcracker” January 15, 2017 8pm at Hanoi Opera House. Artistic Director: People’s Artist Pham Anh Phuong Music: Piotr Illich Tchaikovski Choreography: Philippe Cohen Stage director: Philippe Lormeau Lighting: Reynald Bureau Costumes: Mary Payne Nguyen
Red River Tea Room 8 pm
Sunday Quiz Night at Red River Tea Room www.facebook.com/Red-River-Tea-Room
12:00 - 22:00 Clickspace
Board Games Day @ Clickspace: Sunday, 15 January 2017 at 12:00 to 22:00: A new Board Games Day series for the New Year at Clickspace, new games are coming! Drink Specials - 50.000 VND on House Wines, Gin & Tonics, and Craft Beers cong.nguyen@clickablevn.com
monday
4am Pick up at your hotel
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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Melia Hotel 11:30 - 2pm
The EuroCham Business Compass 2017. This event will focus on an overview of current regulatory and economics-related discussions with an impact on business in Vietnam. A unique event where key industry leaders discuss the state-of-affairs of the Vietnamese business environment from various perspectives, telling you where the compass points to in 2017. For more info, please: Email chungthuy@eurochamvn.org
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. http://www.luneproduction.com/lang-toi/
8 pm Standing Bar
Comedy Night at Standing Bar - 170 Tran Vu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi. Entrance is VND200,000 and includes a free drink. Doors are open at 8pm. To kick off 2017, the team behind Stand-Up Hanoi are bringing in the biggest name so far, the irrepressible and multiple award-winning UK comic, Gina Yashere.
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. http://www.luneproduction.com/lang-toi/
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8pm Hanoi Opera House
A Night of Concert and Ballet “Voices of Spring” January 19, 2017 8pm at Hanoi Opera House Artistic Director: People’s Artist Pham Anh Phuong
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Thai Duong Festival 20 January (the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month) Thai Duong Festival Thai Duong Village, Thuan An Town, Phu Vang District, Thua Thien – Hue Province www.vietnamtourism.com
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Kitchen’s God Festival 20 January (the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month) Nationwide www.vietnamtourism.com
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4am Pick up at your hotel
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 a small group and enjoy the Tet preparations coming up. Contact: walkingtourshanoi@gmail.com
sunday
4am Pick up at your hotel
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 a small group and enjoy the Tet preparations coming up. Contact: walkingtourshanoi@gmail.com
Red River Tea Room 8 pm
Sunday Quiz Night at Red River Tea Room
1 - 5 pm Bookworm and Hanoi Cooking Center 44 Chau Long
Vietnamese TRADITIONAL MUSIC ENSEMBLE -BANH CHUNG –TET CAKE making demonstration and tasting. TET CALLIGRAPHY by Hanoi’s best calligrapher and his apprentice TET HORSCOPE Animal prints: by master print maker TO HE (sticky rice sculptures) -free for children to make and own. TET BALLOON BENDER… balloons free to children and anyone else who is a kid at heart Free MULLED TET WINE Free TET THEMED SANGRIA Free Tet themed sweet treats
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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. http://www.luneproduction.com/lang-toi/
tuesday
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. http://www.luneproduction.com/lang-toi/
19:00 - 22:00 ClickSpace Coworking & Spacebar Cafe
White Elephant Gift Exchange Come to ClickSpace Coworking & Spacebar Cafe on this Pre-Tet day for a round of fun gift exchange with a twist of plenty of delicious drinks and merry making! cong.nguyen@clickablevn.com
4am Pick up at your hotel
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 a small group and enjoy the Tet preparations coming up. Contact: walkingtourshanoi@gmail.com
3 - 4:30 pm American Centre
Wildlife Conservation in the U.S. Sarah Bates and Thai Van Nguyen, YSEALI Fellows. This presentation will provide a brief history of U.S. wildlife conservation, the role played by nongovernmental organizations such as the National Wildlife Federation, and observations about how the U.S. approach compares with wildlife protection efforts in Vietnam. . All events take place at 1st Floor of the Rose Garden Tower at 170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi, except those noted otherwise. Remember to bring your ID/passport with you.
4am Pick up at your hotel
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
thursday
4am Pick up at your hotel
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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Nationwide
27 – 30 January (from the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 3rd day of first lunar month) Lunar New Year Festival (Tet Nguyen dan) www.vietnamtourism.com
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Hanoi City Centre Hanoi
Lunar New Year Festival In most Asian countries, New Year is celebrated according to the lunar calendar. In Vietnam, New Year is called Tet, and is one of the most important traditional festivals. With much preparation in advance by families, the festival of Tet is also an opportunity to meet and celebrate in the streets. Parades, music, festivities, food stalls ... the feast of Tet is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in traditional Vietnamese culture. www.vietnamtourism.com
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28 – 29 January (the 1st – 2nd days of the first lunar month) Dancing Festival of Red Dao ethnic people Ta Phin Commune, Sa Pa District, Lao Cai Province www.vietnamtourism.com
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Tran Bien Flower Street Festival 25 January – 2 February (from the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 6th day of first lunar month) Tran Bien Flower Street Festival Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province www.vietnamtourism.com
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Cam Muong Festival 27 January – 1 February (from the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 5th day of first lunar month) Cam Muong Festival Lai Chau Province www.vietnamtourism.com
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Dong Ky Doors open at 10am
Traditional festival. Each year, on the fourth day of the first lunar month, the village of Dong Ki, in the suburbs of Hanoi, is the stage for the Quan Dam Procession festival. This is a great celebration that honours Huy Hung Vuong, a mythical figure for the village. During the festival, villagers set off paper firecrackers. You will find many activities taking place, such as wrestling contests, cock fights, and singing and of course there is plenty of delicious local food to try. www.vietnamtourism.com
Red River Tea Room 8 pm
Sunday Quiz Night at Red River Tea Room www.facebook.com/Red-River-Tea-Room
15 See back page for traditional festivals Bookworm & Hanoi Cooking Centre January 22 1 - 5 pm Vietnamese Traditional Music Ensemble Banh Chung - Tet cake making demonstration. Tet Calligraphy by Hanoi’s best calligrapher To He - Sticky rice sculptures Try your hand at making your own. Free Mulled Tet Wine & Sangria Sweet Treats TET at Clickspace The Vietnamese Lunar New Year - is a huge national, cultural, and religious holiday here. We are looking to bring a piece of it to Clickspace this 2017. Vietnamese Traditional Foods and Activities for Tet! cong.nguyen@clickablevn.com
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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 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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Sunday, January 1: New Year’s Day Services 10am MyDinh | 10amWestlake | 2pm Downtown
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NEW YEAR WALKING TOUR
WALKING TOURS Tours start at 4am Pick up at hotel.
Immerse yourself within the colourful wet (local produce) and vibrant 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
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TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL DATES NATIONWIDE 3 December 2016 – 22 January 2017 Ha Noi Giant Lantern Festival Gamuda City Urban Area, Hoang Mai District, Ha Noi 31 December 2016 – 2 January 2017 Dovetail Boat Racing Festival Muong Lay Town, Dien Bien Province 31 December 2016 – 2 January 2017 Fireworks, Light and Colours Festival Ha Noi Old Quarter’s walking streets and T-Ocean Park in Quoc Oai District, Ha Noi 25 – 31 January Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2017 Nguyen Hue Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 25 January – 2 February (from the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 6th day of first lunar month) Tran Bien Flower Street Festival Bien Hoa City, Dong Nai Province
Typical traditional Festivals 7 January (the 10th day of the twelfth lunar month) Co Le Hamlet Festival Co Le Hamlet, Dang Le Commune, An Thi District, Hung Yen Province 9 January (the 12th day of the twelfth lunar month) Mau Lau Festival Khai Quang Ward, Vinh Yen City, Vinh Phuc Province
12 January (the 15th day of the twelfth lunar month) Ca Ong (Whale) Worshiping Festival Coastal fishing villages in Khanh Hoa Province The event often takes place for two days with a wide range of rituals and ceremonies. A number of fairs, art performances and folk games are also held during the festival. The south central province of Phu Yen has two coastal districts, a town and a city stretching 190km of coastline. Its fishermen are well-known for tuna fishing. 20 January (the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month) Thai Duong Festival Thai Duong Village, Thuan An Town, Phu Vang District, Thua Thien – Hue Province. The Cau Ngu Festival is a one-day festival of Thai Duong Ha village in Thua Thien – Hue. It is organized in the 12th day of the lunar year to commemorate the God of the village called Truong Quy Cong who taught people to fish and trade.
25 January (the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month) Bach Luu Festival Bach Luu Commune, Song Lo District, Vinh Phuc Province
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TOP SHOPS FOR GIFTS
WELLBEING / OUTDOOR
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
Crossfit Tay Ho 77 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho crossfittayho@gmail.com www.crossfittayho.com
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi 15 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 043 826 6919 H1555@sofitel.com www.sofitel.com
BARS WITH A VIEW 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
PUB & GRUB
Republic 7A Quang An Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 046 687 1773 www.facebook.com/republichanoi Sunday Roast and Daily Specials
INDIAN
Maison de Blanc 5 Tay Ho Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 043 710 00521 maisondeblancvn@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/maisondeblancvietnam
O’Doucers French Bakery 37 To Ngoc Van Street, Tay Ho www.facebook.com/Odouceurs
GOURMET FOOD
Oasis 24 Xuan Dieu, 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, Tay Ho www.oriberry.com
www.facebook.com/maisondeblancvietnam
HAIR DESIGN
UU Dam Chay 34 Hang Bai Hoan Kiem www.uudamchay.com Con Chay Nang Tam 79A Tran Hung Dao, Hanoi 043 942 4140 www.nangtam.com.vn
172 Xuan Dieu St, Tay Ho, Hanoi 0936 419 346 www.emporiumhanoi.com
Golf Lessons Hendre Celliers Professional Golfer hendrecelliers@gmail.com
HOME DECOR Mondoro Living No 7 Alley 275 Au Co www.facebook.com/MondoroLiving
Vietnam National Museum Of History 1 Pham Ngu Lao st., Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi www.baotanglichsu.vn Vietnam Women’s Museum 36 Ly Thuong Kiet st., Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 8 am to 5 pm everyday info@baotangphunu.org.vn www.baotangphunu.org.vn Goethe-Institut Hanoi 56-58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi 043 734 2251 info@hanoi.goethe.org www.goethe.de
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
WORKSHOPS / CLASSES
Zo Paper - Paper Crafts Bookbinding / Marbling and Papermaking www.facebook.com/zoproject English Classes for Foreigners Beginners and advanced Morning and Evenings nada.offner@gmail.com 0164 719 1879 Photography Workshops kaalvoetranger@gmail.com www.facebook.com/kaalvoet.ranger.5
Hola Hanoi Spanish language and culture group www.facebook.com/hola.hanoi
TRAVEL & TOURS
Annam Gourmet Shop 1st floor 51 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Hanoi 043 718 4487
Maison de Blanc 5 Tay Ho Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi
VEGETARIAN
Fitness Village 68 Alley 50, Lane 310 Nghi Tam Street 0162 733 3078 www.thefitnessvillage.vn
VIETNAMESE
BAKERIES / CAFE
Hanoi Bootcamp 01629145354 bootcampinhanoi@gmail.com Zenith Yoga Studio 247 Au Co, Tay Ho 043 923 0253 www. zenithyogavietnam.com
Dalcheeni 100 Xuan Dieu, Tu Lien, Tay Ho, Hanoi 04 3266 8453 dalcheenivn.com
May Taste 18C Dang Thai Mai 0437 188 273 giannhanoi@gmail.com Cooking Classes coming soon
28 – 29 January (the 1st – 2nd days of the first lunar month) Dancing Festival of Red Dao ethnic people Ta Phin Commune, Sa Pa District, Lao Cai Province For more information : www.vietnamtourism.com
Nationwide
BEST BUFFETS IN TOWN
InterContinental Westlake 1A Nghi Tam, Tay Ho, Hanoi 042 270 8888 reservations.hanoi@interconti.com www.ichotlesgroup.com
27 January – 1 February (from the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 5th day of first lunar month) Cam Muong Festival Lai Chau Province
20 January (the 23rd day of the twelfth lunar month) Kitchen’s God Festival Nationwide - Lakes and rivers.
Recommendations Mediteraneo 23 Nha Tho, Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, 04 3826 6288
27 – 30 January (from the 30th day of the twelfth lunar month to the 3rd day of first lunar month) Lunar New Year Festival (Tet Nguyen Dan) Nationwide
Exo Travel www.exotravel.com 3rd Floor, 66A Tran Hung Dao, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi
MEDICAL / DENTAL SOS International 51 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, (behind Fraser Suites) 04 3934 0666 www.internationalsos.com Family Medical Practice 298 I Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Hanoi 04 3843 0748 vietnammedicalpractice.com One Dental Clinic 8 Quang An, Tay Ho, Ha Noi www.onedentalvietnam.com
Q Cut 49 Au Co Street, Tay Ho, Ha Noi 0126 358 0028 English Speaking Hairdressers
Physio Active 093 613 5368 flavia_breukobler@yahoo.com www.physioactive-hanoi.com
Quyen Hair Salon
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
51B Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Ha Noi 098 871 0323 quyenstylist81@gmail.com
SPA & BEAUTY Lancy Spa 35 To Ngoc Van Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 043 719 9461 / 012 5566 168 lancyspa@viettel.vn www.lancyspa.com
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
CLUBS & ASSOCIATIONS
Hanoi International Women’s Club contact@hanoi-iwc.com www.hanoi-iwc.com
Early Mornng Walking Tours Explore the Markets of Hanoi before the sun rises. Tours start at 4am walkingtourshanoi@gmail.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 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 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 in 1076, when entrance was only granted to those of noble birth.
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Bat Trang Pottery Village Discovery Attend a tour with Thanh to the Bat Trang Village to experience the village first hand with a Vietnamese guide. For as little as 250 000VND in a group of 3 people 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. To try your hand at the wheel and shape some clay would cost you 20 000VND and a completed item can cost between 40 - 80 000VND. Email Thanh at vuhongthanh1101992@gmail.com