Hanoi Weekend Guided: what to do and where to go

This Weekend in Hanoi: Explore Lacquer Paintings, Shop at Market Fairs, Learn Lambada Dance, and Indulge in Jazz Music

The Land of Lacquer

The Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts in Hanoi is hosting an exhibition called “Strolling Through the Land of Lacquer,” celebrating the wonder of Vietnamese fine arts through lacquer paintings.

The exhibition features the works of 10 artists, each with their own unique perspectives on exploring lacquer art. Some artists embrace conventional techniques, while others opt for unorthodox methods, pushing the boundaries of the medium. The display highlights the diverse and captivating approaches these artists take to create lacquer paintings.

The event will run through August 8 at the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts, at 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Ba Dinh District.

August night market

The August night market, themed “Endless Summer,” will be held on Hanoi Book Street the first three weekends of August.

At the market, visitors can explore various shops selling handmade crafts and jewelry. For those interested in art and nature, the workshop Terrarium showcases glass bonsai pots with small plants inside. There’s also a food corner offering a variety of food for you to share with friends and family.

The event takes place every Saturday and Sunday of the first three weeks of August, from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Hanoi Book Street, December 19 Street in Hoan Kiem District.

Weekend market fair

Celebrate Hanoi Mood: ON’s first anniversary at a market fair this weekend. Hanoi Mood:ON is a community that organizes fun and creative events, aiming to promote local products and services. The weekend market fair features over 40 booths with a variety of products and services, including clothes, accessories, crafts, stationery, tarot, and food.

The weekend market fair will take place on the 3rd floor of COMPLEX01, at No. 29, alley 31, lane 167, Tay Son Street, Dong Da District. Entrance is free, and the fair will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on August 5 and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m on August 6.