Fill up your calendar with these exciting events….
August 5
What: Demystifying rural Vietnam
Where: Movenpick Hotel Saigon, 253 Nguyen Van Troi, Phu Nhuan
About: Vaughan Ryan, managing director of Nielsen Vietnam, will tackle the makeup of Vietnam’s rural consumer, their shopping habits and purchase drivers, the strategies for success in rural Vietnam and how you can effectively communicate with rural consumers. Registration fee for co-hosting and AusCham members is VND500,000 and VND700,000 for non-members.
Contact: Email Nhien at events@auschamvn.org for more info
August 6
What: Marketing and Media Network
Where: Cargo Bar, 7 Nguyen Tat Thanh, D4; 6pm-9pm
About: An event for people interested in advertising, digital, marketing, media and technology. Speakers include Andrew Duck, entrepreneur focused on the media and publishing industries; Phi Nguyen, an MBA holder from Queensland University, Australia, majoring in marketing communication and Aske Ostergard, managing director, Epinion Asia. Registration fee before August 3rd costs VND250,000, VND350,000 at the door and VND150,000 for students.
Contact: For more details, visit www.m2.vietnambusiness.tv
August 8 - October 31
What: Conjuring Capital Group Exhibition
Where: San Art, 3 Me Linh, Binh Thanh
About: Features works of contemporary artists who reflect diverse localities of historical and cultural difference and innovation, mediated via video, sculpture, installation, painting and drawing. Participating artists include: Adriana Bustos (Argentina); Than Sok (Cambodia); Sudarshan Shetty (India); Nguyen Hong Ngoc (Vietnam); Hank Willis Thomas and Christopher Myers (US). This exhibition is curated by Zoe Butt and forms part of Conscious Realities, a three- year project sponsored by a network partnership between the Prince Claus fund and San art.
Contact: Visit www.san-art.org for further info
August 9
What: Retro Party
Where: The Grand Ho Tram Strip
About: The Grand will organize party zones all around the resort, making every corridor a time capsule with roving dancers, impersonators of 80s stars, artistic performers and a vintage photo station where guests can put their best face forward. The event will kick off with a fusion dinner, including free flow beer and wine, before The Grand turns it up with performances and DJs spinning into the night. Guest packages start from VND5,880,000++ that includes a one-night stay, two tickets to The Grand Retro night, round trip transfers to The Grand from Ho Chi Minh City and more.
Contact: Visit www.thegrandhotramstrip.com for further info
August 13
What: The Aristocrats live in Vietnam
Where: Light Music Center, 57 Cao Thang, D3; 8-10pm
About: Rock/fusion power trio The Aristocrats, featuring Guthrie Govan on guitar, Bryan Beller on bass, and Marco Minnemann on drums, bring their tour to Vietnam. Depending on the location in the auditorium, ticket prices vary from VND500,000 to VND1 million.
Contact: Visit www.ticketbox.vn for further info
August 16 - 17
What: 3A Station Bazaar
Where: Nha Ga, 3A Ton Duc Thang, D1; 9am-8pm
About: The bazaar’s focus is on showcasing locally sourced & handmade products with an emphasis on quality and value for money. The first event will feature more than 40 booths with a wide variety of products. The 3A Station Bazaar will offer two 30 minute Happy Time Sales, one in the morning and one in the afternoon where all products will be discounted 10 percent. The event is fun for the whole family with food on offer as well as entertainment and street performances. Mai’s Gallery, famous for their paintings and caricatures will also be open for viewing. The event will also support local charities, enabling them to display their products and raise funds. Saigon Children’s Charity will be participating in the event. The event will take place rain or shine. The bazaar is a two-day event that is slated to be held on the first and third weekend of each month
Contact: Facebook: “3A Station Bazaar”
August 21
What: CBC Networking Night
Where: Boudoir Lounge, Sofitel Saigon Plaza, 17 Le Duan, D1; 6pm
About: Mix and mingle and share some stories while expanding your network and enjoying some canapés and drink specials. Come out and meet some new contacts from all different types of industry sectors and other business chambers. Free for CanCham members and co-hosting members. VND50,000 for non-members.
Contact: Email hcmc@canchamvietnam.org for more info
August 21
What: Canvas & Wine: Edvard Munch and Expressionism
Where: VinSpace Garage, 95 Pasteur, D1; 6:30pm-9pm
About: Join this session and give yourself a chance to emphasize your individual perspectives and express them on canvas, like those of expressionist Edvard Munch.
Contact: Visit www.vin-space.com for info
Image by Jeri Chua
September 20 - 21
What: The Vietnam Mountain Marathon
Where: Sa Pa
About: Trail runs of 21km, 42km and 70km in the stunning rice terrace-clad mountains surrounding Sapa. With an expected field of 400 runners, this will be the largest mountain marathon ever seen in Vietnam. Competitors from Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, France, Denmark, Hong Kong, Brunei, England, and Switzerland have already signed up. The event also features a 10km fun run on September 21. This will be a great opportunity for more people to get a taste of off-road running. Registration fee ranges from USD20 to USD510 and is open until August 20. Every entry fee for the event includes a USD20 donation to Sapa O’Chau, which runs a variety of local projects, including its own school with over 70 students.
Contact: Visit www.vietnammountainmarathon.com for more info