We are returning to the shadows.

This Thursday, join the SCC sequence as we re-occupy Himitsu House - a hidden sanctuary in Tan Dinh designed for those who appreciate the finer details. "Himitsu" means secret, and this evening is about the private, quiet intensity that happens when the city slows down.

Whether you are a regular or joining us for the first time, you’ll find a supportive circle and a cinematic atmosphere that feels worlds away from the routine. Come for the focus, stay for the company. All levels are welcome.

The Strategy:

• Entry: Free entrance for all guests.
• Special: A complimentary snack is served to fuel your game.
• Time: 7:00PM - Late | Thursday, March 12.
• Location: 154 Bis Trần Quang Khải, Tân Định Ward, HCMC

Lib Talk MY STORY - OTHERS’ STORIES - STORIES OF LAUGHTER - STORIES OF TEARS is an online heart-to-heart conversation series organized by the WSSG Library throughout the 2025–2026 academic year, held once a month for adults navigating their own circles of self - others - laughter - and tears.

• The event is not only for WISers but for anyone willing to practice the circle of listening and sharing.
• The guest accompanying the Lib Talk series is Master of Education Nguyễn Chung Tuệ. He is also a storyteller who shares life stories through music and magic.
• In this Lib Talk session, we will also meet Quách Duy Chung, founder of Self Dating and a lecturer on happiness.
• You are warmly invited to join us from 3:00PM - 4:00PM once a month on the following dates: November 15, December 20, 2025 | January 17, February 14, March 14, April 18, May 16, 2026.

Topics:

• Losing and Finding Again
• The Dream That Cannot Come True
• From “Loving Others” to “Knowing Yourself”
• Genius or Disability
• The Lesson from a Spoon
• From “Knowing Yourself” to “Loving Others”
• Love and Freedom

WSSG LIBRARY.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER – NGUYỄN CHUNG TUỆ

• Received a scholarship and graduated with First Class Honours in Software Engineering (Monash University).
• Master of Teaching (Primary Education) – Deakin University.
• Master of Education – Monash University.
• Over 7 years of teaching experience at Carey Baptist Grammar School in multiple roles:

• Primary School Teacher
• Gifted Education Teacher (for students with special learning needs)
• Secondary Teacher for Mathematics and Information Technology
• VCE Teacher (Victorian Certificate of Education – Australia’s university entrance program)

Currently Head of the IT Department at Haileybury College – one of Australia’s leading private schools.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER – QUÁCH DUY CHUNG

• Founder of the Self-dating project, aimed at awakening and nurturing self-love through art and mindfulness.
• Guest lecturer in Social Emotional Education at Hutech University.
• Lecturer in the Gross National Happiness (GNH) program certified by the Eurasia Institute, Switzerland.

• Forum Theatre trainer certified by the British Council, London’s Pan Intercultural Arts, and Life Art Vietnam – founding member of the Chơi với nhức nhối group, a project applying Forum Theatre in education and healthcare.
• Worked for 5 years in cultural development at Biti’s and was responsible for the Happy Biti’s happiness culture initiative. Has conducted training and sharing sessions for many schools and organizations in Vietnam including RMIT, UEH-ISB, USSH-HCM, Techcombank, Lazada, Kuehne+Nagel Vietnam, Pudong Prime International, Linh San Tax Office, Huỳnh Tấn Phát Scholarship Fund, and others.

Currently an Emotional Education lecturer and facilitator working with mindfulness and expressive arts.

As part of MỞ — a non-profit project initiated by practitioners of Creative Dance based on the Mettler method in Vietnam — this 2-day Creative Dance Workshop offers an extended and in-depth practice space for those who wish to spend more time exploring the body and movement after an introductory experience.

WORKSHOP INFORMATION | HCMC

9:00AM - 4:00PM, Saturday - Sunday, March 28-29, 2026.
Maa Durga Yoga Studio | 66 Nguyễn Ngọc Phương Street, Bình Quới Ward, HCMC.

IN THIS 2-DAY WORKSHOP, YOU WILL...

• Practice the Mettler method directly — a movement approach developed and practiced internationally for more than 80 years, exploring dance through organic movement and the natural artistry of the human body.
• Have enough time for the body to truly “open”: You will have the opportunity to repeat, observe, adjust, and recognize your own subtle movements. Building familiarity with the body is the foundation of creative movement.
• Gain a deeper understanding of the movement process: From individual observation to group interaction, you will move through a continuous flow rather than fragmented segments, allowing presence and connection to emerge more naturally and harmoniously.
• Nurture creativity as an ongoing practice: Two days together help cultivate a deeper sense of safety and trust, opening space for further experimentation and unexpected experiences.

WHO IS THIS WORKSHOP FOR?

• Anyone seeking time to reconnect with themselves and unlock creativity through movement.
• Those curious about the Mettler method and interested in experiencing a simple creative practice that can be applied to personal development, community work, or human-centered spaces.
• Participants who have previously joined Creative Dance training based on the Mettler method and wish to have more practice space, deepen their experience, and explore the method further within a group context.
• People with no dance background or movement experience. You do not need to know how to dance to join this workshop.
• Capacity: 12–20 participants

Note: This is NOT a therapeutic workshop and does not replace any form of psychological or medical treatment.

FACILITATORS

• Thắm Trần — A member of the Creative Dance community practicing the Mettler method, with over 180 hours of training with Mettler Studio. Thắm researches and practices the application of Play in education to transform violence and nurture peace among children in different living contexts.
• Hương Trà — A Creative Dance practitioner trained in the Mettler method with 100 hours of training at Mettler Studios. Trà is also a yoga instructor focusing on restoring balance and a TRE facilitator (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises).
• Phan Thanh Hằng — A Creative Dance practitioner using the Mettler method. Having experienced joy and connection through movement, Hằng wishes to share that gift with the wider community.
• Molly Moore Abrams — A practitioner of Mettler-based Creative Dance.

CONTRIBUTION: This is a non-profit project aimed at sharing Creative Dance with the community. However, to demonstrate commitment and acknowledge the efforts of the organizing team, participants are invited to contribute with the spirit of: Pay from your heart — a flexible contribution of your choice ranging from 790.000–1.200.000VNĐ for 2 days.

REGISTRATION LINK: https://bit.ly/Mettler2026

ABOUT THE MỞ PROJECT — Mettler-based Creative Dance

MỞ is a Creative Dance experience project based on the Mettler method, initiated and operated by Vietnam Dance/Movement Therapy (VDMT) with professional advisory support from Mettler Studio (USA).

This social dance project works with communities to return dance to its true essence: dancing for the sake of dancing — not performance, but a fundamental human form of expression accessible to everyone.

Through organic movement and shared group experiences, MỞ creates a safe, artistic, and inclusive space where anyone can participate. No dance experience is required — only curiosity and a willingness to be present with the body and movement.

BOARDGAME NIGHT @ W.A.L.L. BAR
Wednesday 11 MAR | from 7:00PM

Booking & walk-in welcome!

Ready to roll the dice, bluff your friends, and laugh way too much? Join us for a friendly board game night hosted by our Game Master David — games in English, with explanations available in ENG, FR & VN!

Games of the night:

• Citadels – Be the king, thief, assassin, or builder… choose your role wisely
• Obscurio — Decode the clues, question your allies, and escape the illusion before it’s too late.
• Avalon Quest — Choose your side, hide your role, and decide the fate of the kingdom.
• Splendor — Build your gemstone empire and attract noble patrons.
• Just One – Cooperative word-guessing where one wrong clue can ruin everything (in a fun way).
• Codenames Pictures – Spy vs. spy, but visual, weird, and very satisfying.
• So Clover – Connect the clues, sync your brains, and hope for the best.
• Santorini – Outsmart your opponent on a Greek island of gods and domes.
• Fox in the forest – Small deck, clever twists, and just enough mischief to keep things interesting.
• Scret Hitler – Whisper, accuse, defend — and try to save democracy before it’s too late.

Drinks, games, and good company — that’s how we roll at W.A.L.L.

Book your table: +84 903 750 383 (What's App).

Thank you for your interest in "đọc thơ cùng nhau," a program that released six editions throughout 2025. To begin the new year, we warmly invite you to attend "Nghìn nghi lễ tình" by author Nhật Chiêu.

This is Nhật Chiêu’s second poetry collection, following several short story and essay publications. He is a former lecturer at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City. The book was published in January 2026 by Phan Book and the Vietnam Women’s Publishing House.

We will explore "Nghìn nghi lễ tình" together with author Nhật Chiêu, hosted by Marcus Mạnh Cường Vũ in the seventh edition of the program "đọc thơ cùng nhau."

Time: 8:00PM – 10:00PM
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Location: A cozy venue in central Saigon, with the exact address shared with successful registrants.

More details and registration: https://bit.ly/NhatChieu

Sincere thanks, and we look forward to seeing you at "đọc thơ cùng nhau" No. VII.

"đọc thơ cùng nhau" is a community arts program initiated by marcus mạnh cường vũ, aiming to bring poetry and poets closer to readers through direct interactive activities. The program is organized on a volunteer basis, with the goal of creating a new environment for engaging with poetry and exploring contemporary poetic voices.

Event link: https://meet.google.com/yow-sicr-aov.

Hi friends,

In 2026, we are launching a new talk series titled “Thích Thì Talk” — a space where we invite art/architecture practitioners who rarely speak publicly about their work to share more intimate reflections on their practice. The talk will be hold in Vietnamese or/and English, French.

Our first guest for “Thích Thì Talk” 01 is a bad child Lê Xuân Tiến, an artist with a distinctive artistic universe. We are curious about the world he has created — not only through his artworks, but also through his daily practice and the particular interests he has cultivated over the years.

Time: Sarturday 7/3/2026 - 2:00PM (France) / 8:00PM (Vietnam)

The talk will be held in Vietnamese and will unfold in two parts: a conversation in which Tiến speaks about his work, followed by an open Q&A session.

We recommend that you watch his works before the talk: https://lxtien.wordpress.com/.

Biography provided by the artist:
Lê Xuân Tiến (b. 1995) lives and works in Hanoi. Under certain circumstances and conditions, Tiến is a video artist. Beginning with an interest in comics, movies, and found-footage practices, he currently works with a collage-based approach, combining online-sourced materials with those he produces himself.

Content, Host: Hằng Hằng
Graphic design: Linh Thái
Assistant on text: Phạm Thu Hà

After 12 years since the first Paramore fanclub offline gathering, which took place as a music performance combined with fan interactions, the core members of the fanclub have returned with a tribute night on a much larger scale, promising a music space filled with alternative and DIY spirit.

Pẩmore is the playful name for the collective of artists performing Paramore’s music at the upcoming show. Pẩmore will perform live songs spanning the entire discography of Paramore and Hayley Williams. Through many ups and downs, their music has evolved across diverse styles and genres. Whatever your taste may be, there is always a Paramore for you: Emo, Pop-punk, Alternative, Synth-Pop, Post-Punk, New Wave, and more.

Although Paramore is the core inspiration, this night is not only about honoring a band. The Pẩmore collective sees this as an effort to reconnect with the children we once were – those who carried intense passion during our youth and found comfort in music.

Through this concert night, we hope that young people today will also discover a community and friends with whom they can continue writing the story of Pẩmore.

See you on the evening of Saturday, March 7! Ticket details are available at: https://forms.gle/QZSVUeE5Hzf6j3e7A.

Special thanks to the sponsors supporting this show: Emoodzik, Victory CD-DVD, and Khoa Tran.

Have you ever wondered why “kawaii” — Japan’s iconic aesthetic of cuteness — has become a global phenomenon? Beyond the charming visuals, “kawaii” is a sophisticated cultural code that embodies Japan’s history, emotional landscape, and contemporary identity.

The Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam, with partners, proudly invites you to a special public lecture: “Theory of Kawaii”. As the first volume of the J-Lens: Perspective of Japan series, the event features distinguished cultural critic YOMOTA INUHIKO — one of Japan’s most influential voices in film and popular culture.

Lecture schedule:

HCMC: 6:30PM | March 10, 2026
Address: Vietnam Women’s Publishing House Branch in Ho Chi Minh City, No.16 Alexandre de Rhodes, Saigon Ward, HCMC.
Register at: https://forms.gle/rojxfQb14xHVdx8t9

Hanoi: 6:30PM | March 13, 2026
Address: Event Space, COMPLEX 01 No. 29/31, Alley 167, Tay Son Street, Kim Lien Ward, HN.
Register at: https://forms.gle/JtUD9mKqC5wYgT2TA

From Hello Kitty and Pokémon to the whimsical worlds of Studio Ghibli, the lecture will trace the evolution of “kawaii” from its roots in shōjo culture to its central role in Japan’s creative industries. Discover how this aesthetic communicates vulnerability, playfulness, and emotional resonance in our complex world.

About “J-Lens: Perspective of Japan” series:
J-Lens explores Japan through diverse intellectual “lenses,” offering new ways to understand its culture, society, and history. Rather than presenting facts alone, each session shows how scholars ask questions and conduct research within their fields. Through these perspectives, audiences are invited to rethink culture, society, and humanity in fresh and engaging ways.

Creative support by On Behalf Studio.

Program Series on Inclusive Dance and Performance with Michael Turinsky

March 21–24, 2026
Goethe-Institut Hanoi, 56-58 Nguyễn Thái Học Street, Ba Đình District, HN

What do we mean when we talk about inclusive art? About accessibility in the arts? About the experiences of individuals and communities when a disabled body must live in a world not designed for them? Or might these conversations extend to other issues – ecology, mobility, and displacement?

To encourage diverse discussions on inclusive art in relation to contemporary issues, as well as to foster collaboration between disabled and non-disabled art practitioners, the Goethe-Institut Hanoi organizes the program series "Thiên / Địa / Thân" with Austrian choreographer Michael Turinsky, in collaboration with Kinergie Studio.

PROGRAM
WORKSHOP "BODYSCAPES" | March 21–24, 2026
1:00PM – 6:00PM daily
English with Vietnamese and sign language interpretation.

Participants:
Open to anyone interested in movement, including both disabled and non-disabled participants. No prior experience in dance or movement is required. The workshop welcomes participants who are open, willing to challenge themselves, and ready to explore new territories.

What would happen if we moved beyond conventional ways of understanding and perceiving our bodies, imagining them as mountains and valleys, rivers and trees, stones and pebbles, lakes and seas? What if the stage were not simply a stage, but a canvas where "nature" moves in harmony?

The Goethe-Institut Hanoi invites artists and movement practitioners – both disabled and non-disabled – to participate in an intensive three-day workshop exploring the relationship between body and environment or landscape.

Drawing from his own artistic practice as well as Sunaura Taylor’s recent book Disabled Ecologies, physically disabled choreographer Michael Turinsky invites participants to explore the relationship between body and landscape – both literally and metaphorically – across diverse sensory and ethical dimensions.

Through improvisational movement exercises, we will deepen sensory awareness and explore fundamental aspects of bodily engagement with the environment: breath, gravity, giving and receiving weight, vibration, and oscillation.

From these physical foundations, participants will be guided to incorporate other elements such as sign language or voice into the creation of their own movement language.

Throughout the workshop, participants will practice basic skills in live composition, ultimately working toward developing a short performance of approximately 10 minutes at the end of the workshop.

Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/6Xz1qrPyJD
Registration deadline: 11:59PM on March 9, 2026.
Applications can be submitted in text, video, or audio format.

WORKSHOP SHARING PERFORMANCE | Evening of March 23, 2026

A presentation of workshop outcomes alongside additional performances.
Detailed information on time and registration will be announced soon.

TALK | March 24, 2026, 6:30 PM

A conversation with Michael Turinsky and local artists about the potential of inclusive art in Vietnam.
Detailed information on time and registration will be announced soon.

ABOUT MICHAEL TURINSKY

Michael Turinsky lives and works in Vienna as a choreographer, performance artist, and theorist. His work explores the specific phenomenology of bodies labeled "disabled" – their particular ways of existing in the world, their relationship with temporality and rhythm, emotion and affect production, gender and sexuality, visibility and invisibility – while engaging seriously with discourses surrounding the productive tensions between politics and aesthetics.

From 1998 to 2005, he studied philosophy at the University of Vienna.

As a performer, he has collaborated with many artists including Bert Gstettner – SCargo, SolimanRevisited; TanzHotel AllInclusive; Barbara Kraus – Fuck all that shit; Legitimate Bodies/Robin Dingemans/Mick Bryson – The point at which it last made sense; and Doris Uhlich – Ravemachine.

His major choreographic works include heteronomous male (2012), My body, your pleasure (2014), as well as later works Second Skin – Turn the beat around (2016), Second Skin – Master of Ceremony (2016), and REVERBERATIONS (2018).

His collaboration with Doris Uhlich in the work Ravemachine received the Nestroy Special Award in 2017.

Michael Turinsky has lectured and conducted workshops at the universities of Linz and Salzburg, at the College Art Association in New York, at Tanzquartier Wien, and within the ImPulsTanz Festival, and has published in various journals.

ABOUT KINERGIE STUDIO

Kinergie Studio&Collective, formerly Kinergie Studio, was founded by dance artists Đỗ Hoàng Thi Ngọc and Trần Hoàng Long with the aim of bringing contemporary dance and ballet closer to the community while nurturing young artistic talent through training programs, workshops, performances, and collaborations with Vietnamese and international artists.

Kinergie believes that movement is for everyone; regardless of physical limitations, profession, or experience level – whether you have years of practice or have never stepped onto a dance floor. This belief drives the studio to organize weekly classes with specialized curricula, produce contemporary dance and ballet performances each quarter, and invite both local and international artists to conduct intensive workshops.

All these efforts are dedicated to bringing the art of movement closer to the community, nurturing emerging artistic talents, and creating a safe space where people can freely express themselves.

ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT

We are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities can participate in cultural activities and encourage disabled artists to apply. If you require support to attend, please contact us. All accessibility-related costs will be supported.

CONTACT

Phạm Đức Minh
Email: ducminh.pham@goethe.de
Phone: (+84) 24 32004494

The program is organized by the Goethe-Institut HN in collaboration with Kinergie Studio.

EVENT DETAILS: STARGAZERS

HCMC Originals presents STARGAZERS, an evening of passionate live music hosted at the Blue Monkey Bar Saigon. Join us on March 21st for a curated showcase of local talent, bringing together some of the most compelling sounds in the city’s underground scene.

The Lineup
The night features a diverse sonic landscape from three distinct acts:

• XOI: Bringing their signature sound to the stage with a performance that promises to be more than memorable.
• Exit Stamp: Delivering a passionate set for those who appreciate raw catchiness and supreme vibes.
• The Bùi Viện Banshees: Known for their smooth, eclectic style and smooth presence, the Banshees will open the show with a bang.

Admission & Ticketing
Secure your spot early to take advantage of the discounted rate:

Presale: 150.000VNĐ
At the Door: 200.000VNĐ
Tickets: You can purchase your presale tickets via the link: https://forms.gle/Fiwtpz1563UTLGG78

Venue & Schedule
Date: March 21st
Location: Blue Monkey Bar Saigon
Host: HCMC Originals

Experience an atmosphere where the music takes center stage and the local community connects. Whether you are a regular at Blue Monkey or a newcomer to the scene, STARGAZERS offers a front-row seat to the evolving sound of Saigon.

ALL MIXED UP - Vol. 9

Pre-Sale: 150k
At the door: 200k
Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHhLqdcgYYkRHkdFZknok52sSb7W-eXRTQKMWbYFHh9qspDA/viewform

8:00 PM Saturday, April 4th, 2026, at YOKO
Get ready for a wild mix of genres at the ALL MIXED UP Vol. 9!

This time we present you:

MY BROKEN SOCIETY
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575071590098
IG: https://www.instagram.com/my_broken_society/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/07WrK9fBTg4UezKhumv820...
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mybrokensociety

NAO CA VANG
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naocavangband
IG: https://www.instagram.com/moag.naocavang
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hhEw7rXiKEvjBjC14KbVS...
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bannhacnaocavang

VERS DE SOCIÉTÉ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/versdesociete.band
IG: https://www.instagram.com/versdesociete/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6PVmiAqfrA9qJrIzvhEaMn...
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@versdesociete

DRIVE LULLABY
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555774646987
IG: https://www.instagram.com/drivelullaby/

Times:
My Broken Society - 11:00PM
Nao Ca Vang - 10:15PM - 10:45PM
Ver De Societe - 9:25PM - 10:00PM
Drive Lullaby - 8:30PM - 9:10PM

You are invited to register for a three-day movement workshop in Hồ Chí Minh= City with Michael Turinsky – an Austrian choreographer and theorist whose practice revolves around disability – politics – aesthetics.

Ideal participants are expected to attend all three days:

• Friday evening, March 27: 5:00PM - 9:00PM
• Saturday afternoon, March 28: 1:00PM - 6:00PM
• Sunday afternoon, March 29: 1:00PM - 6:00PM

Language: English (Vietnamese and sign language interpretation available)
Participation fee: Free
Capacity: 10–12 participants

Accessibility:

• The venue has elevators and accessible pathways
• A volunteer team with expertise supporting people with diverse disabilities
• Participants with disabilities who are accepted will receive transportation support

Registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/KsT15xWDHH
Deadline: 11:55AM on March 17, 2026
Results will be announced within 3 days.

Workshop content:

What if we imagine our bodies as mountains, valleys, rivers, treetops, stones, lakes, and ocean waves?

What if the stage is a canvas?

What if we slow down completely to fully experience the layers of our senses – hearing, seeing, smelling, touching – intertwining and connecting the body with its environment?

Drawing from his artistic practice, as well as referencing the recent book Disabled Ecologies by Sunaura Taylor, physically disabled choreographer Michael Turinsky invites participants — both disabled and non-disabled — to explore the relationship between body and landscape through sensory and ethical dimensions.

Through improvisational exercises, we will activate multisensory awareness. We will use choreographic language to explore the dimensions of our bodies in relation to the surrounding environment: breath, gravity, giving and receiving weight, vibration, oscillation, and waves.

The workshop will also explore voice and/or sign language within choreographic practice. Beginning with creative writing exercises, participants will be invited to share their perspectives through both verbal and non-verbal forms of expression.

Participants: Ages 16 and above.
The organizers especially encourage participants with mobility disabilities, hearing impairments, and visual impairments to apply. The program will strive to provide the necessary support throughout the workshop.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR MICHAEL TURINSKY

Michael Turinsky is an artist and theorist living and working in Vienna (Austria), and he is physically disabled. His practice sits at the intersection of contemporary dance, performance art, disability studies, and political and aesthetic theory.

Academically trained as a philosopher at the University of Vienna, Michael began working in inclusive dance in 2006.

Later, he began to question the very concept of “inclusion” and proposed his own term, “crip choreography,” to describe his unique artistic practice: an approach that works with the materiality of the body — specific and resistant — to overturn, deconstruct, and reorganize dominant forms of movement.

Known for his distinctive aesthetic language, ironic references to popular culture, musicality, and intellectual rigor, Michael’s major choreographic works include: Heteronomous male (2012), My body, your pleasure (2014), Reverberations (2018), Precarious Moves (2021), SOILED (2022).

His solo work “Precarious Moves” received the prestigious Nestroy Award for Best Off-Production in 2021.

In 2024, Michael Turinsky was honored as an “Outstanding Artist” by the Austrian Ministry of Culture and Arts.

Website: michaelturinsky.org.

During this visit, Michael Turinsky will meet audiences and artists in Vietnam through workshops and talks in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City initiated by the Goethe-Institut.

DON’T MISS:

THE BEAUTY OF IRREGULARITY: A conversation about art for every body (talk and documentary screening)

• Monday, March 30 at 7:00PM.
• 2nd Floor, Deutsches Haus, 33 Lê Duẩn, Saigon Ward, HCMC.
• Registration details will be announced soon.

The activities in Ho Chi Minh City are organized through collaboration between the Goethe-Institut Ho Chi Minh City and the social enterprise Đời Rất Đẹp (DrD Vietnam), with support from EMASI Nam Long.

For inquiries about the program, please contact: thanhtoan.doan@goethe.de

Top image: Performance “Work Body” by Michael Turinsky.
Photo: Loizen Bauer.

BUY TICKETS: https://megatix.vn/events/saigon-taco-festival-2026

¡Órale! Get ready for LATINO FEVER!

Buckle up, amigos - the LARGEST TACO FIESTA ever to hit Ho Chi Minh City is coming your way, and it’s gonna be LOCO!

Two days of pure taco madness:

Stuff your cara with the most delicious, mouth-watering tacos you’ve ever sunk your teeth into! We’re talking authentic flavours, premium ingredients, and taco creations that’ll make your taste buds dance the salsa. Wash it down with ice-cold margaritas and refreshing beverages while the vibes hit different.

But wait, there’s MORE:

• LUCHA LIBRE LUCHADORES throwing down in epic performances “Battle for the Golden Taco” baby!
• SALSA WORKSHOPS to get you moving and grooving
• TACO-MAKING MASTERCLASS at Mam Mam’s - learn to roll like a pro
• PIÑATA PARTY for the whole familia
• LIVE DJ SETS with killer percussion keeping the party POPPIN’ all weekend long

Come HAMBRE (hungry), leave with stories, and bring your crew!

SAIGON TACO FESTIVAL 2026

• Nexus Square | 3A-3B Tôn Đức Thắng Street, Sài Gòn Ward, HCMC
• March 21–22, 2026 | 12:00PM - 10:00PM
• Early Bird: 30,000 VND | Online: 80,000 VND | Door: 110,000 VND (Complimentary agua included!)

Tag your crew. Bring your appetite. See you there!

Vendor/Sponsor Application Link: https://forms.gle/6JcJfCzjRZDqcRB78.

Chamber Music Salon – Enchanting Melodies #1 (2026)

Theme: REPRESENTATIVE COMPOSERS OF VIETNAMESE MUSIC IN THE 20TH CENTURY with Composer NGÔ THỤY MIÊN & CLASSICAL MUSIC

With the artists:
PHẠM NGUYÊN BẢO (Pianist)
CỔ TẤN THU HƯƠNG (Pianist)
HỒNG QUANG (Baritone)
QUỲNH ANH (Soprano)
KIM NGÂN (Soprano)
NS DƯƠNG THỤ (Music talk)

• Time: Saturday, 07.3.2026 (19:00 guest reception, 20:00 program begins)
• Venue: Trung Nguyên Legend Coffee, 603 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Cầu Ông Lãnh Ward, HCMC

Programme

PART 1: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Pianist: PHẠM NGUYÊN BẢO

Works:

1. F. Liszt / Liebestraum
2. Glinka - Balakriev / The Lark
3. Beethoven / Sonata in d minor no.17 op.31, no.2, 3rd movement “The Tempest”

PART 2: COMPOSER NGÔ THUỴ MIÊN – AUTHOR & WORKS

QUỲNH ANH (Soprano)
Áo lụa Hà Đông (poem by Nguyên Sa)
Tháng sáu trời mưa

QUỲNH ANH & HỒNG QUANG
Bài tình ca cho em

HỒNG QUANG (Baritone)
Chiều nay không có em

KIM NGÂN (Soprano)
Mùa thu cho em
Từ giọng hát em

KIM NGÂN & HỒNG QUANG
Niệm khúc cuối

PART 3: CLASSICAL MUSIC

QUỲNH ANH (Soprano)
Arturo Buzzi – Peccia / Mal d'amore
Leo Delibes / Romance Les filles De cadix

HỒNG QUANG (Baritone)
Bart Howard / Fly me to the moon
Ambroise Thomas / Aria “Ò vin dissipe la tristessev”
Excerpt from the opera “Hamlet”

KIM NGÂN (Soprano)
Sergei Rachmaninov / Romance Здесь Хорошо (How Beautiful it is here)
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov / Aria of the Shemakhan Queen (Hymn to the Sun) – Excerpt from the opera “The Golden Cockere”

CỔ TẤN THU HƯƠNG – Piano accompaniment.

ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES

• This program is part of the Cà Phê Thứ Bảy series, a project founded and directed by musician Dương Thụ, organized in collaboration with Trung Nguyên Legend Coffee Group on a non-profit basis.
• The program does not sell tickets. Before entering the event, guests are kindly requested to order and pay for drinks from the café’s menu. This revenue helps cover venue, staffing, electricity, water, and other operational costs to maintain the activities of Cà phê thứ Bảy.
• For programs that include musical performances, guests are encouraged to contribute a minimum of 50,000 VND to the artists’ program development fund.
• Motorbike parking is available free of charge in front of the café.
• The venue does not provide car parking. Guests may park cars at 168 Pasteur (depending on availability at the time), with parking fees paid directly to the parking service.

The women in our lives do it all—often with a whole lot of salero and a million things on their plates. This Women’s Day, it’s time to take the cooking, the planning, and the stress completely off their hands.

Whether you're planning a romantic date night to spoil your partner, or gathering the whole family to celebrate Mom, we’ve put together an unforgettable Spanish dining experience designed to put her in the spotlight.

Get ready for an evening filled with laughter, clinking glasses of wine, and incredible flavors.

We've curated an exclusive set menu featuring our finest tapas, signature sharing plates, and decadent desserts.

Because let's be honest: nothing says "I appreciate you" quite like a table full of fantastic food, great company, and zero cleanup!

Sunday, 8th March - 5:30PM - 11:00PM
Spaces are limited, so secure your table today and let us take care of the rest.

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1st Floor, 171 Calmette, Bến Thành Ward, HCMC
Open daily from 11:30AM - 3:00PM & 5:30PM - 11:00PM

The clam harvesting industry in Bến Tre, located at the mouth of the Mekong River, not only provides livelihoods for local communities but also stands as a demonstration of a sustainable fisheries model in Vietnam. The area has held certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) since 2009 — an international organization that promotes responsible fisheries and protects marine ecosystems worldwide.

With Saigon Laca Documentary Film Production, stories about the environment, communities, and sustainable development are told through the language of documentary filmmaking — where people, nature, and authentic values are captured in their most truthful form.

Saigon Laca – Documentary Film Production in Vietnam
Telling real stories through documentary filmmaking.

Link: https://youtu.be/yhOXuwCEyCk?si=Y2W8S9OPGTlZHe8L.

Collective Reading #08: Cõi người ta - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry | 07.03.2026

"When in the garden a rose blooms from many grafted varieties, a fresh blossom, gardeners cannot stop admiring it. They set it apart, they care for it, they treat it well. But there is no gardener who tends to human beings.

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I do not believe in pity. What troubles me is the gardener’s perspective. What troubles me is not that misery itself, because people can still lie quietly within it like the lazy holding onto their ‘lazy child’ and resting there. Many generations in the East have lived in bleak hardship yet remained content. What troubles me cannot be resolved by charitable soup kitchens. What troubles me is not poverty or raggedness, not the ugliness or decay. What troubles me is that in every person there is a Mozart being murdered.

Only the Spirit blowing through clay can create the Human."

"Cõi người ta," originally titled in French "Terre des hommes," is one of the special encounters between the poet Bùi Giáng and the "Little Prince" author Saint-Exupéry. The poetic, sometimes free-spirited translation style of Bùi Giáng has breathed a unique charm into Saint-Exupéry’s philosophical memoir about the meaning of life and the relationships between human beings.

Phòng Đọc warmly invites those interested in the works of Saint-Exupéry as well as the translations of Bùi Giáng to join this early spring “Collective Reading” session together with the librarian.

The event series "TẬP-THỂ ĐỌC" is a community activity belonging to the project "WAYS OF READING" - "NHỮNG CÁCH ĐỌC" by Phòng Đọc, aiming to promote reading culture through the creation of spaces and experiential programs optimally designed for readers.

You may refer to the book currently available at the Phòng Đọc library or the ebook version along with detailed information about the event below.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/jqxu9muQdkHNuZHP8

• Work: "Cõi người ta" - Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - Translator: Bùi Giáng
• Time: 2:00PM Saturday, 7th March, 2026
• Location: Phòng Đọc - The Reading Room, No.126 staircase 2, row F1, alley 190 Lò Đúc, Hai Bà Trưng, Hanoi.

Format & Participation Fee:

• Offline: 30.000VND/person (venue & teabreak). Seats are limited (maximum 10 people), so this option may close early once all registrations are filled.
• Online: Free (registration required).

Due to the limited number of seats, participants wishing to attend offline are kindly asked to register in advance so that we can serve you in the best possible way.

NOTE: As Phòng Đọc’s activities focus on literature and the arts, we limit the types of books/texts used in this collective reading activity to literature, poetry, literary criticism, philosophy, social sciences and humanities, art studies, and related fields.

Thank you for your understanding.

ABOUT "NHỮNG CÁCH ĐỌC" - "WAYS OF READING"
"NHỮNG CÁCH ĐỌC" is a community project by Phòng Đọc aimed at promoting reading culture through diverse space-based and event-based experiences (both offline and online) designed for readers.

The "TẬP-THỂ ĐỌC" event series is an activity within the "WAYS OF READING" - "NHỮNG CÁCH ĐỌC" project by Phòng Đọc, focusing on notable works of literature, poetry, literary criticism, philosophy, social sciences and humanities, art studies, and related disciplines.

Each month at the Phòng Đọc library there will be at least one "Collective Reading" session featuring a work proposed by either the librarian or readers. Participants are encouraged to read the work at home beforehand. During the event, selected excerpts (from 3,000 to 5,000 words) will be read aloud collectively in turns. After the reading, participants will discuss the excerpt and the work together under the facilitation of the proposer and the librarian. Longer works may continue to be read collectively across multiple sessions until the group wishes to move on to other books.

ABOUT PHÒNG ĐỌC - THE READING ROOM
Phòng Đọc is a space designed for reading, working, reflection, and community gatherings, optimized for book readers. We offer complimentary drinks for members who frequently use the space, as well as specially crafted beverages available from our menu or upon request. Visitors are encouraged to speak with the librarian for advice on the service package that best suits their needs.

(*) Event image: Excerpt from the painting "Savage Beasts in the Desert" (1975) by artist Salvador Dali.

[REGISTRATION OPEN] WORKSHOP “HÀN HUYÊN CHUYỆN NÀNG”

There are women who pass through history not through their own voices, but through the stories told by others. They are remembered through judgments of “right” and “wrong,” named through criticism, and recalled through endless debates.

Yet between right and wrong, there is always a quiet space.
There may be a difficult choice.
There may be a fear no one ever saw.
There may be a woman standing in the middle of things that do not belong to black or white.

We are not here to condemn, nor to defend. We simply gather to step into that gray space, and look at her with a slower, more thoughtful gaze.

Workshop information:

• Time: 9:00 AM, Saturday, March 07, 2026
• Location: Hoa Đất Workspace (88/2F, Đ.Linh Đông, Linh Đông, Thủ Đức, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh)
• Participants: Open to everyone
• Ticket price: 50,000 VND/person (drink included)
• Bank transfer information: VIB 905556015 (Nguyen Phan Anh Thu)
• Registration link (limited slots): https://forms.gle/rhbFkZdrFFiZVK4G9

“There are women who pass through history,
leaving behind more questions than answers.”

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On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Pasta Club wants to celebrate the spirit of “Girl On Fire” - the flame within every woman, the confidence in making her own choices, the passion for what she loves, and the radiant moments of simply being herself.

Girl On Fire Night
Live Saxophone | 8:00PM - 9:30PM
Special surprise gifts for ladies as a sweet message from Pasta Club.

Pasta Club wishes every woman to always keep her own flame burning, to stay confident, full of life, and radiant in the way she chooses.
Let’s meet at Pasta Club to enjoy great food, share joyful moments, and shine together.

(*) Gift quantities are limited - Please contact us to reserve your table in advance.

125 Hai Bà Trưng Street, Bến Nghé Ward, HCMC
(Entrance via VNPT building - Level 1 - Opposite JW Marriott hotel)
0901 59 10 10

24 Trần Ngọc Diện Street, An Khánh Ward, HCMC
0901 69 10 10

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• Topic: Decoding the Ngọc Lũ Bronze Drum Patterns Through Semiotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Speaker: Researcher Nguyễn Thái Anh
• Moderator: Lưu Trọng Nhân - Founder of the Explorians Chất Việt project
• Time: Sunday afternoon, 8th March 2026
• Guest reception: 2:30PM, Program begins: 3:00PM
• Venue: 2nd Floor, Trung Nguyên Legend Coffee, 603 Trần Hưng Đạo Street, Cầu Ông Lãnh Ward, HCMC

Bronze drums, particularly the Ngọc Lũ drum, are not only representative archaeological artifacts of the Đông Sơn civilization but also complex semiotic texts, where patterns, compositions, and visual rhythms form a multilayered system expressing the cosmology and social life of ancient Vietnamese communities. However, current interpretations of bronze drum patterns often rely on speculation and lack verified foundations. This research proposes a new interdisciplinary methodological framework: on the one hand, applying semiotic theory to analyze the functions of the patterns, focusing on resolving the Visual Paradox and Process Paradox in the relationship between expressive function and context. On the other hand, the research applies Artificial Intelligence (AI) through an “unbiased” approach by using common AI models that lack specialized data about the Đông Sơn civilization, aiming to simulate an objective perception of unfamiliar symbols, thereby separating the original layers of expressive function once they are detached from pre-existing interpretive biases or contexts in Vietnam.

In terms of application, the research conducts measurements and cross-cultural comparisons to clarify the practical functions of the decorative bands: (i) Comparing with the Nebra Sky Disk (Federal Republic of Germany) to decode astronomical and calendrical functions as well as the evolution of patterns according to their functions; (ii) Cross-referencing geometric bands with the Viking Sun Compass to verify potential maritime navigation functions; (iii) Using AI to analyze the deer-bird pattern band to decode connections with tidal cycles and lunar calendars; and (iv) Applying AI-assisted image enlargement to reinforce the position of the Lạc bird symbol along with the functions of accompanying bird motifs. The research results aim to open new perspectives on the true creators of the Đông Sơn culture while laying the foundation for interdisciplinary experimental studies between advanced technology and archaeology, as well as cultural anthropology in Vietnam.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER AND MODERATOR

Speaker Nguyễn Thái Anh is an independent researcher passionate about integrating modern technology into cultural preservation. With a technical background from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where his thesis focused on practical analysis of digital presentation methods at Adam Opel AG (Germany), a major turning point came in 2018 when he participated in the “Explorian Chất Việt” exhibition, which sparked a deep appreciation for traditional Vietnamese patterns.

Since 2022, the researcher has focused on semiotics and the application of AI in cultural preservation. He has contributed to projects restoring photographs of fallen soldiers and historical archives for programs A50 and A80, collaborating with institutions such as FPT Polytechnic and the Hanoi Youth Union. He also participated in the MACHINA proposal project on the digital preservation of intangible cultural heritage with a collective of scientists from Darmstadt University of Technology, the University of Regensburg, Deutsches Museum, and various institutions across the EU.

Currently, through the COMEMO.VN platform he founded, the researcher is working to optimize AI technology for extracting ancient patterns, restoring historical photographs, and digitizing Đông Hồ paintings. For him, each project is not only a convergence of technology and art but also a commitment to preserving the nation’s cultural essence through the language of a new era.

Moderator Lưu Trọng Nhân - Founder of the Explorians Chất Việt project. He is also the founder and academic director of TELOS Academy, an institution specializing in training UI/UX Designers and other digital product-related disciplines, as well as an agency focusing on branding and character creation.

ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES

Cà phê thứ Bảy is a non-profit project, and events are not ticketed. Before attending the program, guests are kindly requested to order a drink from the café’s menu. This revenue helps support venue costs, staffing, utilities, and other operational expenses to sustain the activities of Cà phê thứ Bảy.

In the event that the café’s motorbike parking area (free of charge) is full, guests are kindly asked to park at 01 Phan Kế Bính. We sincerely appreciate your understanding for this inconvenience.

The culture of Cà phê thứ Bảy emphasizes dialogue in a friendly, open, and respectful spirit. Participants are encouraged to share personal perspectives and present counterarguments if they disagree with the speaker’s views (or those of other participants), while always maintaining respect and refraining from personal attacks.

*This program is part of the Cà Phê Thứ Bảy series, a project founded and led by musician Dương Thụ, in collaboration with Trung Nguyên Coffee Group.