Arts & Culture - Saigoneer

Exposition “We, the Rivers of Southern Vietnam" @ HCMC History Museum

2026-06-02T17:45:09+07:00

EXHIBITION | WE, THE RIVERS OF SOUTHERN VIETNAM | NOUS, LES FLEUVES DU SUD

Opening: 10:00AM, 17.06.2026
Exhibition: 17.06 - 17.10.2026
Location: HCMC History Museum | 2 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Saigon Ward, HCMC
Admission tickets: according to museum regulations.

Within the framework of the Living with Rivers project, initiated by the Embassy of France in Vietnam and the French Institute in Vietnam, the exhibition “We, the Rivers of Southern Vietnam” offers diverse perspectives on the relationship between people and rivers in Vietnam.

Adapted from the exhibition “We, the Rivers” organized by the Musée des Confluences (Lyon, France) in 2022, the exhibition highlights the distinctive characteristics of Southern Vietnam’s rivers, from the intricate waterways of the Mekong Delta to ongoing urban transformations.

Nearly 80 artifacts, paintings, photographs, and archival materials have been selected through the collaboration of four museums in Ho Chi Minh City (including the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History, Ho Chi Minh City Museum, Southern Women's Museum, and Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts), collectively telling the story of rivers through a range of themes, from their origins to their future.

By combining scientific knowledge with an emotionally engaging approach, the exhibition aims to inspire new reflections on the relationship between people and rivers, while opening discussions on more sustainable ways of living together in the future.

We sincerely thank all partners for their valuable support and important contributions to the success of this exhibition and project.

We warmly invite the public to visit and explore.

17th June - 17th October 2026

10:00AM - 5:00PM

HCMC History Museum | 2 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Saigon Ward, HCMC

Who will be the Columbus of Space @ Trap Space

2026-06-02T17:27:49+07:00

Space nerds, amateurs, and everyone in between are welcome! We have enough 'space' for your curiosity.

Vũ trụ rộng và đủ chỗ cho những kẻ tò mò.
What happens when space stops being imagination, and starts becoming territory?

Event Details

Date & Time: 6:30PM - 9:00PM, June 6th, 2026
Language: Vietnamese & English
Ticket: 100,000/pax (include one drink)
Register here.

What to Expect

Thought experiments & provocations
Small group discussions & collaborative activities
Role-playing game with a circle of different minds

Bring something you’ve read, watched, or observed. Could be Interstellar, a history book, a random NASA article, or simply a question you’ve been holding lately.

You might leave with more questions than answers.

6th June 2026

6:30PM - 9:00PM

Trap Space | 12/67 Nguyễn Hữu Cảnh, Thạnh Mỹ Tây Ward, HCMC

A Paramore tribute night in Saigon @ Blue Monkey Saigon

2026-05-28T16:24:49+07:00

We started Paracetamore as a way to find fellow Paramore fans to sing, scream, and celebrate the music together, while also sharing Paramore’s music with more listeners.

The name Paracetamore is our little joke: a temporary remedy for fellow Paramore addicts while we all wait (and wait...) for the chance to finally see them live.

Come to our very first show at:
Blue Monkey Saigon | 199M Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, An Khánh Ward, HCMC
Saturday, June 27th, 2026
8:00PM

TICKETS (buy em here):

Super Early Bird (only 1 week until 31 May): 180.000 VND
Early Bird (from 1 June): 200.000 VND
General (from 15 June): 250.000 VND

27th June 2026

8:00PM

Blue Monkey Saigon | 199M Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, An Khánh Ward, HCMC

Talk with artist Linh San: Issues in Contemporary Expressions through Traditional Mediums

2026-05-28T11:44:43+07:00

Come join us this Friday for a talk with artist Linh San!!!

Theme: Issues in Contemporary Expressions through Traditional Mediums
Date & Time: Friday, May 29, 2026 | 4:30PM - 7:00PM
Venue: AirHue - 4/15 Nguyễn Hữu Dật, Kim Long, Huế
Moderator: Nguyễn Minh Ngọc

Expression is always bound to context, and context, in turn, is governed by time and space. Traditional materials, having evolved from within and alongside the aesthetics of days past, boundlessly take on different manifestations in an era characterized by a myriad of materials and dense cultural intersections. This conversation addresses the issues encountered at this specific juncture of the traditional and the contemporary, while opening up a space for artist Linh San to share her own direction and approach.

During the conversation, Linh San will revisit understandings of tradition and traditional materials within a contemporary context by presenting the creation process of selected works from her art practice. The relationship between material and artist is not merely about using what is readily available; it is always a dynamic of observation, labor, adaptation, negotiation, and give-and-take. Even when the final artwork manifests through a single material, its expression may well have been transformed because throughout the creative process, the artist has worked with many different mediums. Craftsmanship, artisanship, and the physical elements of artistic creation will be discussed within the concurrent contexts of industrialization and post-industrialism in Vietnam.

Graphic design by Xuka.

This talk is part of the 2026 Residency Program AirHue x Goethe-Institut Hanoi. Applicants interested in the program can find more detailed information via the link in our bio. Please submit your application by 11:59PM (GMT +7) on June 15, 2026.

For inquiries, please reach us at airhue.program.vn@gmail.com.

29th May 2026

4:30PM - 7:00PM

AirHue | 4/15 Nguyễn Hữu Dật, Kim Long, Huế

Monthly Pétanque Tournament @ Le Café des Stagiaires

2026-05-27T17:22:06+07:00

Calling All Boules Champions! Join the CS Pétanque Tournament!
Get ready for the MONTHLY Pétanque Tournament of 2025 at your favorite local bar!

Date: Second Sunday of the month
Time: from 4:00PM
Prepare to unleash your inner pétanque superstar and show off those mad boules skills! This is your chance to prove you've got what it takes to conquer the pétanque world, one throw at a time.

Up to 8 teams of 3 players, a sun-soaked afternoon, refreshing drinks and EXTENDED HAPPY HOUR!, and the thrill of friendly competition in the air.

The winning team will be crowned the Pétanque Legends of CS! Prepare for glory, epic celebrations!

Of course, you won't be leaving empty-handed:

1st Team: 1 bottle of Ricard & medals
2nd Team: 1 round of Ricard

To secure your team's spot, fill out this form: https://forms.gle/N6rwR6qAnjdLot1M6

Hurry up, as spots are disappearing fast, only 8 teams of 3 players - first come first registered!

FREE REGISTRATION.

Pétanque Tournament Main Rules:

You can only play in one team!
AGE: above 10 year old
TO WIN: Be the first team to reach a magnificent 13 points to claim victory in 30 minutes!

Let's get those balls rolling!

14th June 2026

4:00PM - 8:00PM

Le Café des Stagiaires | No.8-10 Street 54, An Khánh Ward, HCMC

Echoing Trip TG01 | Dạo Bước Già Lam

2026-05-27T17:15:07+07:00

ECHOING TRIP TG01 | DẠO BƯỚC GIÀ-LAM 13.06

This trip will explain the most common Buddhist terms and answer the most basic questions, such as:

Who is the Buddha? Who is a Bodhisattva?
What are Northern Buddhism, Southern Buddhism, Hinayana, Mahayana, Original Buddhism, Developed Buddhism, and Khất Sĩ?
What are Zen Buddhism, Pure Land Buddhism, and Esoteric Buddhism? Is Amitabha Buddha different from Shakyamuni Buddha?
Why do many temples have names beginning with “Ngọc+...”?
Why do many temples have names ending with “+Tự” instead of “Sư”?
Which figures are worshipped in temples? How can they be identified through the arrangement and design of statues?
Is Hòa Hảo Buddhism considered Buddhism?
How are spaces arranged within a Buddhist temple?
...etc..

These questions will be gradually explained and answered through a 60-minute discussion followed by a walking journey through 5 temples belonging to Southern Buddhism, Khất Sĩ (Monks + Nuns), and Northern Buddhism (Monks and Nuns) along a route of approximately 2.5 kilometers.

Time: 7:30AM - 1:30PM, Saturday, 13.06.2026.
Location: Starting from Trung Tâm Monastery, 21 Nguyễn Trung Trực, Bình Lợi Trung Ward, HCMC.
Cost: 650.000đ, including coffee, light breakfast, vegetarian lunch, offerings, guide, and materials.

Please register via the link: https://forms.gle/qPdri156PUKcTYZUA

DẠO BƯỚC GIÀ-LAM is a 5-hour field trip exploring monastic spaces. The trip is a walking exploration of Buddhist sects in Southern Vietnam through visits to Già-Lam temples in the old Gia Định area, now Gò Vấp, while answering fundamental questions about Buddhism and how to distinguish temples and tịnh xá belonging to different sects.

The Già-Lam sites visited in the program include: Trung Tâm Monastery, Từ Quang Tự, Tịnh Xá Ngọc Phương, Châu An Tự, Quảng Hương Già Lam.

Program fees should be transferred after filling out the registration form:

Account number: 1903 4511 4510 11, account holder: Phan Khắc Huy, Techcombank (TCB).
Account number: 0975004772, account holder: Phan Khắc Huy, VPBank (VPB).
Momo wallet: 0975004772
* Transfer content: YourName_DBGL.

After receiving the transfer, we will confirm within 6 hours.

Refund policy:

If the program does not take place: 100% refund.
Cancellation 48 hours before: 100% refund.
Cancellation 24-48 hours before: 50% refund.
Other cases: No refund.

Children policy:

Children under 10 years old accompanied by parents: 50% of the adult fee.
Children from 10 to under 16 years old: 75% of the adult fee.
From 16 years old and above: full adult fee.

For inquiries, please contact: 0907.686.080 (Ms. Huyền), or email: echoingdrum@gmail.com.

13th June 2026

7:30AM - 1:30PM

Trung Tâm Monastery | 21 Nguyễn Trung Trực, Bình Lợi Trung Ward, HCMC

English Standup Comedy Experience: Lost in Saigon @ TEMPO House

2026-05-27T16:58:11+07:00

A night of stand-up comedy featuring Vietnamese and international comics trying to survive Saigon traffic, dating culture, family pressure, and their own terrible life choices.

Featuring:

Matthew Tran
Wayner
Vu Minh Tu
Võ Văn Vĩ (Triple V)
Hosted by Nghia Mai

Online: 150K
At Door: 200K

Happy Hour Drink Prices for Ticket Holders
Different accents. Same emotional damage.

Book Your Seat Now: https://forms.gle/EYNTAQJ3wNW14Bjh6.

12th June 2026

8:00PM

TEMPO House | 218C Pasteur, Xuân Hoà Ward, HCMC

Sáo-Co-Pit: Speed live in Saigon @ Blue Monkey Saigon

2026-05-27T16:45:59+07:00

Out The Run invites you guys to our next show SÁO-CO-PIT!

This time we're hosting an Australian hardcore band Speed. They were formed in Sydney back in 2019 and to date have released one full length studio album and a number of EPs. Everything they have put out so far was released through an influential Australian hardcore label Last Ride Records and Flatspot Records from the US.

This show is part of Speed Asia Tour 2026 and also marks their first time to play live in Vietnam!!

The show is supported by 4 local bands:

9xacly (hardcore punk)
Cút Lộn (hardcore punk)
KINH (death metal)
District 105 (metalcore)

Presale: 600.000đ
At door: 800.000đ
Purchase your ticket here!!

Send a message to Out The Run if you don't have a Vietnamese bank account, but still want to get a presale ticket.

Let's gâu!!

10th June 2026

7:00PM

Blue Monkey Saigon | 199M Nguyễn Văn Hưởng, An Khánh Ward, HCMC

Saigon's Newest Comedy Open Mic @ Hẻm Chill Bar & Food

2026-05-27T16:33:28+07:00

Saigon's Newest Comedy Open Mic

WHOSE MIC IS IT ANYWAY? is a brand new weekly Monday event to watch or try out some stand-up comedy!

Different host every week
Hẻm Chill Bar & Food | 8/13 Street no.49, An Khánh Ward, HCMC
Show starts at 8:30PM
A free beer for performers
Stand-up, stories, or anything you got that’s funny.

Whether you're a first-timer or a bitter ‘n twisted open mic’er…..we’ve got the space for you.

All we need is you.

Click the link to sign-up for a guaranteed stand-up spot: https://shorturl.at/V9hsc

*No need to sign up if you're only coming to watch.

8th June 2026

8:00PM - 10:15PM

Hẻm Chill Bar & Food | 8/13 Street no.49, An Khánh Ward, HCMC

weaving a thread - "kết một mối dây" @ HCMC Fine Arts Association

2026-05-27T15:17:47+07:00

Gấp Đôi Artist Group

In September 2023, the Gấp Đôi group introduced themselves to the public through their first exhibition titled “Finding a Thread” – a statement marking a reunion after many years apart from school, in search of reconnecting with painting and with one another.

In October 2024, that promise continued with “Tying a Thread” – where the joy of reunion and the heartfelt support from art lovers gave the artists greater confidence to strengthen their commitment to art.

And on June 3rd, 2026, the Gấp Đôi group is honored to reunite once again and greet audiences through the third chapter of the journey: “Weaving a Thread.”

From the shared bond of companionship...

At its core, “Weaving a Thread” is a reminder of everything crystallized from companionship and a profound love for painting. Along this journey, each member is like a thread carrying a distinct personality and artistic direction, yet all share a powerful commitment to what they express on paper, canvas, silk, or fabric. Gấp Đôi finds its common identity in the way these independent personalities do not erase one another, but instead coexist harmoniously and uplift one another within a shared collective flow.

...to the dimensions of privacy

If the previous stages of the journey were spaces where we blended into the collective, leaning on companionship and a love for painting as support, then “Weaving a Thread” is hoped to become a pause filled with inner strength. It closes the first chapter of a collective artistic journey while opening a new turning point: a space where we step back to look more deeply into our private worlds, to delve into silent concerns and the demanding depths of the creative self.

Within the artistic fabric called Gấp Đôi, each artist resembles a colored thread carrying a unique identity, destiny, and realm of contemplation:

Some choose to move against the current of time, anchoring their souls in national cultural heritage and profound Eastern aesthetics. There, traditional values and old memories are not merely images of the past, but are reborn and elevated through a contemporary lens, gentle yet proud. It is where personal perspectives find themselves intertwined with the cultural legacy embedded within collective memory.

Others immerse themselves in the hurried rhythm of urban daily life. Familiar street corners, unfamiliar figures, or the contrasting colors of the city are captured through sensitive hearts, transforming ordinary simplicity into poetic artistic moments.

Some channel their concerns into ecosystems – spaces where nature and humanity interact intimately every day. These works become sighs, soothing touches, or quiet reminders of the sacred connection between humankind and the surrounding world.

And there are those who choose to return, through painting, to deeper contemplative values about humanity through the lens of faith, hope, and doubt. Within this silent realm, painting becomes a whisper, a prayer, where artists peel back layers of consciousness in search of stillness within themselves.

The Gấp Đôi group respectfully invites audiences, companions, and all art-loving souls to join us, observe, and together “weave” a meaningful bond before opening new creative horizons.

Your presence is a great honor for us!

The exhibition takes place from 03/06/2026 to 08/06/2026 at 218A Pasteur, Xuân Hòa Ward, HCMC.

3th June - 8th June 2026

8:00AM - 7:00PM

HCMC Fine Arts Association | 218A Pasteur, Xuân Hòa Ward, HCMC

"The Structures of Everyday Life" Group Exhibition @ Annam Gallery

2026-05-27T14:50:59+07:00

Annam Gallery is honored to present the exhibition "The Structures of Everyday Life," featuring four artists with distinct individual practices – Lâm Văn Tuấn, Nguyễn Thế Hùng, Đào Minh Tú, and Vũ Tuấn Việt – who converge in their shared focus on the subtle, intricate layers of daily life.

The exhibition takes its roots from the concept of "The Infra-ordinary" (l'infra-ordinaire), a term coined by French writer and filmmaker Georges Perec in 1973. Rather than focusing on grand events or epochal statements, we invite viewers to look at the most ordinary things beneath our feet. "The Infra-ordinary" poses a vital proposition in perceiving life: instead of perpetually hunting for the extraordinary, we must learn to observe what is always present around us, yet often overlooked due to its repetitive and familiar nature. It could be a cramped room, an old table, the sounds of the street, the daily rhythm of commuting, or the quiet sense of existence within routine activities. Upon close observation of these seemingly trivial things, one discovers a distinct order and beauty - this is the starting point of art.

From cluttered, cramped rooms, Đào Minh Tú opens up a multi-layered visual world where objects, memories, and geometric forms overlap like a current flowing between reality and reminiscence. In his practice, living spaces become repositories for psychological shifts and the daily rhythms of contemporary humans. His art is a distillation of the most familiar spaces, transforming clutter into a unique narrative language.

Meanwhile, Vũ Tuấn Việt approaches life through Cubist structures and existential depth. The characters in his paintings seem to emerge from a "grey zone" of consciousness, where humanity continuously probes its relationship with the surrounding world. Beneath the bright layers of color lie contemplations on the state of existence, feelings of alienation, and a yearning to find harmonious connections between the individual, nature, and the universe.

In the practice of Lâm Văn Tuấn, painting becomes a method to delve into the internal world. His subjects are often immersed in contemplation, detached from the turbulence of the external world. Psychological vibrations, feelings of isolation, or the relationship between nature and civilization are interpreted through a pictorial space rich in emotion and introspection.
With Nguyễn Thế Hùng, inspiration stems from direct experiences with nature and the absurdities of modern life. His practice reflects how humans perceive themselves amidst daily collisions, where the boundaries between nature, society, and individual consciousness are in a constant state of flux.

The exhibition does not aim to retell grand stories or construct epochal discourses; it chooses to begin with the smallest things—what people often pass by every day without a second glance. Through the practices of these four artists, "the infra-ordinary" is no longer the blurred background of life, but becomes a space of observation, where beauty, memory, and the state of human existence are revealed in the most quiet yet profound ways.

Opening: Friday, June 5th, 2026 at 6:30PM
Exhibition Dates: June 6th, 2026 - July 5th, 2026
Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday | 9:00AM - 8:00PM
Admission: 50.000VNĐ/person

5th June - 5th July 2026

9:00AM - 8:00PM

Annam Gallery | 371/4 Hai Bà Trưng Street, Xuân Hòa Ward, HCMC

I.R.L: The Makers' Playground @ BigBamBoo

2026-05-27T14:38:52+07:00

Forget the usual brunch. Join us at @thneonsuperkidclub’s newest event for a day of creation and a night of pure connection. From DIY masters to families and party-seekers—this is your Saturday sanctuary!

THE DETAILS
Sat, June 6th, 2026
9:30AM – 12:00AM (Sunset shift starts at dusk!)
BigBamBoo Saigon (10 An Phú, An Khánh)
FREE ENTRANCE (Workshops & F&B are paid)

THE EXPERIENCE ZONES

THE WORKSHOP HUB (09:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:30 PM) Level up your skills with expert-led sessions: - Water Marbling on Fan – Ancient marbling magic by Blank Space. - Pour Painting Canvas – Create fluid art masterpieces by Blank Space. - Cookie Decorating – Edible art by The Sugar Bar.

Space is limited! Register for the workshops now to secure your spots: https://forms.gle/yLLpt4YFv816CA398

OPEN PLAY ZONE

Lego stations, board games, and arts & crafts. FREE for the young (and the young at heart)! Plus, grab a clay sculpture on-site to paint and personalize.

AFTER DARK: THE SUNSET SHIFT

When the sun goes down, the tools go away! Our DJs take over with party anthems through the decades. Drink, dance, and connect as we turn "Maker Mode" into "Party Mode."

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Fuel your creativity with delicious food and cold drinks available all day from BigBamBoo.

Who’s in? Tag your DIY partner or your favorite dance floor buddy!

6th June 2026

9:30AM - 12:00AM

BigBamBoo | 10 An Phú, An Khánh Ward, HCMC

Vinyl & Wine Flight @ La Scène - Bistro Cafe x Listening Bar

2026-05-27T14:16:36+07:00

Midweek tastes better with vinyl. Every Wednesday from 6PM-10PM.

Bring a record you love and we’ll pour you a complimentary glass of wine. (RSVP only)

Choose a bottle and enjoy it with a cold cut or cheese platter, on us.

View Menu: https://taplink.cc/lascene
DM: https://m.me/lascene.vn
Booking Table: https://la-scene-bistro-cafe-listening-bar.resos.com/booking

3rd June 2026

6:00PM - 10:00PM

La Scène - Bistro Cafe x Listening Bar | 27 Trần Quang Long Street, Thạnh Mỹ Tây Ward, HCMC

Zen & Flow: Sip & Paint for Entrepreneurs & Builders @ Blank Space Studio

2026-05-27T13:59:47+07:00

Weekly Zen & Flow: Sip & Paint for Entrepreneurs & Builders
Tuesday 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Building something meaningful can be exciting, exhausting, and lonely all at once.

So we’re creating a space for women in Vietnam who are dreaming, building, experimenting, or quietly plotting their next chapter.

No slides.
No pitches.
No pressure.

Just a small group of women coming together to paint, relax, connect, and let ideas flow.

At Blank Space Studio, we’ll guide you through motion paint and paint pouring techniques so you can create your own abstract artwork to take home. No art experience needed, just curiosity and good energy.

Whether you're building a company, starting something new, or simply exploring what’s next, this is a space to step away from the noise and reconnect with creativity.

First drink included
BYOB welcome
All supplies provided
Take home your canvas

800k / guest
700k / guest (when booking with a friend)

Limited to 10 guests to keep the evening intimate & intentional.

Message @blankspace.saigon or WhatsApp +84902401085 to reserve a spot.
Register here.

Let’s paint, connect, and let the ideas flow.

2nd June 2026

6:30PM - 8:30PM

Blank Space Studio | 4 Nguyễn Quý Cảnh, An Khánh Ward, HCMC

ViCo Summit: The New Vietnam

2026-05-27T12:11:06+07:00

Mark your calendar: Friday, June 12 - ViCo Summit 2026

This is our biggest event of the year.

ViCo Summit 2026, co-hosted with Saigoneer, brings together 100+ community members with founders, changemakers, and people who care about where Vietnam is heading all under a question:

What is the New Vietnam?

If you've been waiting for a reason to finally come to a ViCo event, this is it.

Register now: https://vico.asia/events/ViCo-Summit-01/.

12th June 2026

3:00PM - 8:00PM

Wink Saigon Centre | 75 Nguyễn Bỉnh Khiêm, Tân Định Ward, HCMC

CX&LCX | Screening Time

2026-05-24T01:57:24+07:00

WORKSHOP "SAFE HOME"
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Sunday, 24/5/2026
Location: Room 1, 257 Hoàng Văn Thụ
Facilitators: MA Lê Thị Hương Giang & Đặng Thành Tâm
Registration link: https://forms.gle/d2dSTaqch5RcHdJw6 or via Zalo 0888 738 713

Film Screening: Screening Time

Two short films from two different cultural backgrounds exploring the theme of intergenerational cultural conflict, specifically mother-daughter relationships in a new country they must adapt to after immigration.

Following the screening, there will be a special discussion with the two female directors, moderated by filmmaker Đặng Thành Tâm and Art Therapy Master Lê Thị Hương Giang.

Screened works:

1. Performance/Buổi Trình Diễn (20 minutes) – directed by Claire Zhou (Netherlands)

Lin (41 years old) is preparing for her solo performance at the Lunar New Year celebration at church. She hopes to impress the community, but according to her instructor, her performance still does not truly reach the audience because she seems to be hiding herself. However, when rumors about her son – who has not attended church for a long time – begin to spread, Lin faces a difficult choice: will she continue hiding who she truly is, or choose to live openly?

Awarded Best Short Film nomination at the Golden Calf Awards (considered the Dutch Oscars)
Screened at the Prize Film Festival and the San Francisco Asian American Film Festival.

2. Supermarket Affairs/Chuyện Siêu Thị (16 minutes) – directed by Nguyễn Lương Hằng

An older Vietnamese immigrant woman and her Americanized eldest daughter disagree over organizing the memorial death anniversary ceremony for their late husband and father. In the midst of grief, the mother falls for a handsome younger man she accidentally meets at an Asian supermarket, turning him into an unwilling witness to their family conflicts. The film humorously explores cultural and generational conflicts within immigrant families, while also reflecting tensions found in many Asian families.

Screened at Palm Springs ShortFest, Nashville Film Festival, Osaka Asian Film Festival.

Read more about "Cây Xanh & Lá Cũng Xanh" at https://bit.ly/4npFMiq.

This activity is part of the program "Cây Xanh & Lá Cũng Xanh" - "Silver-Haired" Playground.

The May 2026 event is co-organized by Cuội Theater and ICS Center, with the support of Goethe-Institut HCMC, under the patronage of the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany & the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Ho Chi Minh City.

24th May 2026

7:30PM - 8:00PM

257 Hoàng Văn Thụ, Tân Sơn Hoà Ward, HCMC

CX&LCX | Workshop "Safe Home"

2026-05-24T01:52:49+07:00

WORKSHOP "SAFE HOME"
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Sunday, 24/5/2026
Location: Room 2, 257 Hoàng Văn Thụ
Facilitator: MA Nguyễn Tăng Minh (Minh Red)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/d2dSTaqch5RcHdJw6 or via Zalo 0888 738 713

Between younger people and older generations, there are sometimes hesitations that are difficult to name. A sentence left unsaid, an emotion not yet knowing how to be expressed, or desires for understanding that still linger somewhere within silence.

At the “Cây Xanh & Lá Cũng Xanh” festival, the workshop “Safe Home” with Minh Red will open a special space for intergenerational pairs - where parents and children, loved ones, or companions can connect through another kind of language: the language of hands and presence.

Through activities involving building and arranging blocks, participants will practice “thinking with their hands” - allowing emotions, boundaries, desires, and things difficult to express in words to gradually become clearer through each small movement. There is no need to be especially skillful or good at communication; the workshop is an invitation for us to try “rebuilding” the way we listen to one another, and to seek a more shared definition of the word “family.”

Read more about "Cây Xanh & Lá Cũng Xanh" at https://bit.ly/4npFMiq.

This activity is part of the program "Cây Xanh & Lá Cũng Xanh" - "Silver-Haired" Playground.

24th May 2026

2:00PM - 4:00PM

257 Hoàng Văn Thụ, Tân Sơn Hoà Ward, HCMC

CX&LCX | Workshop "Collaborative Improvisational Movement"

2026-05-24T01:49:29+07:00

WORKSHOP "COLLABORATIVE IMPROVISATIONAL MOVEMENT"
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Sunday, 24/5/2026
Location: Room 1, 257 Hoàng Văn Thụ
Facilitator: Lyon D. Nguyen
Registration link: https://forms.gle/d2dSTaqch5RcHdJw6 or via Zalo 0888 738 713.

The Collaborative Improvisational Movement workshop with Lyon D. Nguyen will open up a space where participants can temporarily step away from daily pressures and reconnect with their own bodies through movement, music, and the presence of those around them.

No dance background or performance experience is needed. The workshop is suitable for all ages and for anyone who wishes to listen to their body in a gentler way. Through creative movement and collective improvisation activities, participants will have the opportunity to relax, play, interact, and experience connection beyond ordinary language.

A few small notes to help everyone have a fuller experience:

Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement
Avoid wearing skirts, jeans/khaki pants, or tank tops
Avoid eating too much before the workshop

Read more about "Cây Xanh & Lá Cũng Xanh" at https://bit.ly/4npFMiq.

This activity is part of the program "Cây Xanh & Lá Cũng Xanh" - "Silver-Haired" Playground.

24th May 2026

2:00PM - 4:00PM

257 Hoàng Văn Thụ, Tân Sơn Hoà Ward, HCMC

CX&LCX | Workshop "The Flow Of Calligraphy"

2026-05-24T01:45:07+07:00

WORKSHOP "THE FLOW OF CALLIGRAPHY"
Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Sunday, 24/5/2026
Location: 257 Hoàng Văn Thụ
Facilitator: Trần Nhật Tiến / Tiểu Hy Calligraphy
Registration link: https://forms.gle/d2dSTaqch5RcHdJw6 or via Zalo 0888 738 713

Guided by Trần Nhật Tiến - an architect and calligraphy practitioner - this workshop is not only a space to experience writing, but also an opportunity for each person to connect with their emotions through soft and flowing strokes. For Tiểu Hy, calligraphy is not simply the art of writing, but also a way to nurture inner peace and listen to the soul amidst the many complexities of everyday life.

Within this space, each written character may become a message for family, loved ones, or for oneself. There is no need to write beautifully or have prior experience; the workshop is a place where everyone can slow down a little, to realize that sometimes connection begins with the smallest and gentlest things.

Read more about "Cây Xanh & Lá Cũng Xanh" at https://bit.ly/4npFMiq.

This activity is part of the program "Cây Xanh & Lá Cũng Xanh" - "Silver-Haired" Playground.

24th May 2026

2:00PM - 6:00PM

257 Hoàng Văn Thụ, Tân Sơn Hoà Ward, HCMC

CX&LCX | Workshop "Drawing More Green"

2026-05-24T01:41:18+07:00

WORKSHOP "DRAWING MORE GREEN"
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Sunday, 24/5/2026
Location: Room 2, 257 Hoàng Văn Thụ
Facilitator: MA Nguyễn Minh Nam (Minh Nam)
Registration link: https://forms.gle/d2dSTaqch5RcHdJw6 or via Zalo 0888 738 713

At the expressive arts workshop “Drawing More Green,” we will open up a space where each person can connect with themselves and with their companions in entirely different ways - through colors, lines, and wholehearted presence.

Guided by Nguyễn Minh Nam - an art educator, expressive arts practitioner, Fulbright Master’s scholarship student in the United States, and Founder of Xưởng tay thở and MAMO Art Studio - participants will experience many engaging drawing methods such as blind drawing, drawing with both hands, and continuing each other’s ideas through collaborative drawing.

You do not need to know how to draw beautifully or possess artistic talent. What matters most is openness and the spirit of being willing to play along, to step into a wordless conversation where the process of drawing becomes joy, and the artworks become excuses for stories to find their voices. Perhaps within those seemingly spontaneous strokes of color, we may discover a very gentle part of ourselves and of the person sitting beside us.

Read more about "Cây Xanh & Lá Cũng Xanh" at https://bit.ly/4npFMiq.

This activity is part of the program "Cây Xanh & Lá Cũng Xanh" - "Silver-Haired" Playground.

24th May 2026

9:30AM - 11:30AM

257 Hoàng Văn Thụ, Tân Sơn Hoà Ward, HCMC