In the lunar year Kỷ Mùi (1679), in the fifth month, fleets of Chinese refugees loyal to the Ming Dynasty (“Phản Thanh Phục Minh”) arrived in Southern Vietnam. A century later, after the Tây Sơn wars, their descendants gathered along the banks of the Tàu Hũ canal and built a bustling settlement, which we now know as Chợ Lớn. Since then, generations of Chinese immigrants have continued to arrive, establish livelihoods, trade, and settle, leaving a deep imprint on the culture and beliefs of the people of Gia Định and the wider Southern region.

Passage to Cho Lon is an 8-hour study and fieldwork program exploring the historical area of Cho Lon and the unique cultural and religious practices of the Chinese community. The program will also offer special culinary experiences.

Itinerary: sightseeing and learning stops include: Breakfast -> Nghĩa An Assembly Hall -> Tuệ Thành Assembly Hall -> Old Chợ Lớn Alley -> Lunch at Đông Nguyên -> herbal drink at a long-established shop -> Nhị Phủ Assembly Hall -> Cha Tam Church -> Hoa Lâm Thạnh sweet dessert shop. This spring outing may coincide with the procession of the Nghĩa An Assembly Hall, escorting Quan Thánh Đế Quân on his ceremonial tour.

Program Fee: 900,000 VND, including breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, coffee, water, guide, headset, and materials.

Program conditions: Minimum 8 participants, maximum 15 participants.

Refund policy:

• If the program is canceled: 100% refund.
• Cancel before 48 hours: 100% refund.
• Cancel 24–48 hours before: 50% refund.
• Other cases: no refund.

Children policy:

• Under 10 years old with parents: 50% of adult rate.
• From 10 to under 16: 75% of adult rate.
• From 16 and above: full adult rate.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/SXgAD5q7sc1HWu3b7

Payment instructions (after submitting the form):

Bank transfer:

1. Account number: 008184530, account holder: Phan Khắc Huy, Vietnam International Bank (VIB).
2. Account number: tkechoing, account holder: Phan Khắc Huy, Tien Phong Bank (TPBank).
3. Momo e-wallet: 0975004772

Transfer note: YourName_PSCL

We will confirm within 6 hours after receiving payment.

Contact for inquiries: 0907 686 080 (Huyền) or email: echoingdrum@gmail.com