VietNamNet Bridge – Join a city walk on Friday, March 8 to discover Ha Noi’s largest market, Dong Xuan, and its surrounding area.

Quan Chuong Gate on Hang Chieu Street, an old eastern gate of Ha Noi. (Photo: Internet)

Hosted by the Friends of Viet Nam Heritage (FVH) – a group consisting of foreigners living in the capital city who work voluntarily to promote and preserve Vietnamese cultural and historical heritage – the Japanese-speaking tour will start from 9.30am until 11.30am.

The walks will commence in front of Quan Chuong Gate on Hang Chieu Street, an old eastern gate of Ha Noi, and go around the Dong Xuan Market area including the wholesale market itself.

To register, contact Yoshiko Tomiyama at herijapan@yahoo.co.jp. The fee is VND70,000, and each tour is limited to eight people.

First-ever North-South friendship rugby trophy match to be held

The Ha Noi Dragons Rugby Union Football Club will host the first ever North-South Friendship Trophy rugby match on Saturday. The match will feature two teams Ha Noi Dragons and Sai Gon Geckos which are among the best in Viet Nam.

For anyone that wants to give touch rugby a go, feel free to jump in to learn and enjoy the game.

The friendship match will take place from 2-4pm at the Ha Dong Stadium, 27 To Hieu Street, Thanh Xuan District.

Source: VNS