{"id":258139,"date":"2022-11-04T14:02:16","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T06:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=258139"},"modified":"2022-11-04T14:08:23","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T06:08:23","slug":"saigon-events-november-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/saigon-events-november-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things To Do In Saigon In November 2022 – \u201990s Flea Market, Air Clay Art, & Archery"},"content":{"rendered":"

7 things to do in Saigon in November 2022<\/h2>\n
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Just before Mariah Carey defrosts and \u201cAll I Want For Christmas Is You\u201d fills Saigon\u2019s streets, there\u2019s still time to try something new in the city.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a list of our recommended things to do in Saigon for November, so that you can fill up your schedules with fun before getting yourself busy for the end of 2022.<\/p>\n

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1. Thao Dien Flea Market: 90s edition \u2013 get retro items for cheap<\/h3>\n
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\"SaigonImage credit: <\/span><\/i>Saigon Outcast<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Located at Saigon Outcast, one of the most popular flea markets renowned for its urban and retro vibes, this month\u2019s <\/span>Th\u1ea3o \u0110i\u1ec1n Flea Market<\/b> will be about everything old school.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Come and peruse an array of nostalgic items, such as vintage clothing, vinyl discs, and camera film, and immerse yourself in iconic Vietnamese beats from the 90s.<\/span><\/p>\n

While there hasn\u2019t been a lot of information about the event, Th\u1ea3o \u0110i\u1ec1n Flea Market is often a great place for pictures thanks to being a creative space for local graffiti artists. <\/span><\/p>\n

Most flea markets here often feature live music and food stalls with a variety of grub to munch on, from savory, saucy grilled meat and vegetables to the sweet, soothing taste of ch\u00e8.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price:<\/span><\/b> Free entry
\n<\/span>Address:<\/b> <\/span>188\/1 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City<\/span>
\n<\/span>Date:<\/span> <\/b>Saturday, 12th November 2022<\/span>
\n<\/b>Opening hours:<\/b><\/span> 12pm-8pm<\/span>
\n<\/span>Contacts:<\/b><\/span> 093 183 86 47 |<\/span> Saigon Outcast\u2019s website<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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2. Air-clay workshop \u2013 sculpt and paint your favorite characters<\/h3>\n
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\"Saigon<\/em>Image credit: <\/span><\/i>M\u2019artisan<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

The 6th November Air-Clay Workshop<\/strong> organized by M\u2019artisan lets you use your hands to craft and design your favorite characters, be it from a film, anime, or video game. Learn how to sculpt, mix paint colors, and bring home your very own hand-made figurine. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"SaigonImage credit: <\/span><\/i>M\u2019artisan<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Tickets will cost <\/span>VND200,000 (~USD8.04)<\/b> per person, with bigger discounts the more people there are in your group. However, if you\u2019re going in a group of more than 5 people, be sure to contact the shop so they can set up a space for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Make your reservation at the event on their <\/span>Facebook page<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price: <\/span><\/strong>VND200,000 (~USD8.04)\/person, with discounts when attending in groups.
\n<\/span>Address:<\/b><\/span> 35P \u0110\u1eb7ng T\u1ea5t Street, T\u00e2n \u0110\u1ecbnh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
\n<\/span>Date:<\/b> 6th November 2022<\/span>
\n<\/span>Time: <\/b>9am-6pm
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Contact: <\/b><\/span>088 660 54 98 | <\/span>M\u2019artisan\u2019s website<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. G\u00e1nh h\u00e0ng rong \u2013 learn about the lives of local hawkers through artistic eyes<\/h3>\n
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\"Saigon<\/em>Image credit: <\/span><\/i>Thanh Ni\u00ean<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in learning more about the old life of Vietnam, then come to IDECAF to have a look at the <\/span>G\u00e1nh h\u00e0ng rong<\/b> art exhibition for an in-depth look at the culture of H\u00e0 N\u1ed9i\u2019s iconic wandering hawkers. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

G\u00e1nh h\u00e0ng rong is a collection of sketches and watercolor paintings made between 1925 and 1929 by students from the Vietnam University of Fine Art and their teacher – Ferdinand de F\u00e9nis, with the theme of Hanoian hawkers selling snacks and miscellaneous wares, a familiar sight to most people living in Vietnam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The exhibition will also feature <\/span>photographic work of life in Hanoi before the 30s, taken from a collection belonging<\/span> to the \u00c9cole fran\u00e7aise d’Extr\u00eame-Orient (<\/span>The French School of the Far East in Paris)<\/span> – a college in France dedicated to <\/span>studying Asian culture<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The exhibition is free for all to join and has been open since September. However, this Saturday will be the exhibition’s last day, so make sure to take a quick look if you\u2019re interested in the mundane part of life in H\u00e0 N\u1ed9i depicted in art.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price: <\/b><\/span>Free
\n<\/span>Address:<\/b><\/span> IDECAF, 31 Th\u00e1i V\u0103n Lung Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
\n<\/span>Date:<\/b> <\/span>Now – Saturday, 5th November 2022
\n<\/span>Time:<\/b><\/span> 8am-7pm, daily\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Y\u00eau H\u00f2a B\u00ecnh \u2013 listen to your favorite Vietnamese artists<\/h3>\n
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\"Saigon<\/em>Facebook banner of the event
\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit: <\/span><\/i>Y\u00eau H\u00f2a B\u00ecnh<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Another event for fans of the local music scene is the upcoming <\/span>Y\u00eau H\u00f2a B\u00ecnh<\/b>, a music event centering around the theme of living freely and fully.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The concert features the appearance of some of Vietnam\u2019s most famous artists and groups, including <\/span>alt-rock trio C\u00e1 H\u1ed3i Hoang, indie pop band Ng\u1ecdt, rapper T\u00e1o who\u2019s been nicknamed the \u201cMadman\u201d, punk rock trio 7Uppercuts, and upbeat punk rock group \u0110\u00e1 S\u1ed1 T\u1edbi.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"SaigonT\u00e1o, a rapper famous for his intense MV and soulful lyrics, will appear in the concert.
\n<\/span><\/i>Image credit: <\/span><\/i>Y\u00eau H\u00f2a B\u00ecnh<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

If you would like to go, <\/span>then book your tickets online as soon as possible, as most of the cheaper tickets have already been sold out as of this writing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price: <\/span><\/strong>VND 491,000 (~USD19.75)\/ticket (category L\u1ec1 M\u1ec1)
\n<\/span>Address:<\/b><\/span> Nh\u00e0 V\u0103n H\u00f3a Thanh Ni\u00ean No.4 Ph\u1ea1m Ng\u1ecdc Th\u1ea1ch, B\u1ebfn Ngh\u00e9 Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
\n<\/span>Time<\/b>:<\/b><\/span> 3pm-10.30pm, Saturday 5th November 2022 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Contact: <\/b><\/span>Y\u00eau H\u00f2a B\u00ecnh\u2019s website <\/span><\/a>| <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Sivananda Yoga \u2013 stretch your bones and muscles at this free trial lesson<\/h3>\n
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\"Saigon<\/em>Image credit: <\/span><\/i>Sivananda Yoga<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Those prone to developing sore muscles or desperately need to fix their posture should check this out \u2013<\/span> a 90-minute yoga lesson at <\/span>Sivananda Yoga<\/b>, offered free of charge to everyone on the first Saturday of every month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The yoga center offers two different free sessions depending on whether you\u2019re a total newbie to yoga or already have some experience with the practice., View the schedule here and sign up for a free trial <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Price:<\/b><\/span> Free
\n<\/span>Address:<\/b> <\/span>25 Tr\u1ea7n Qu\u00fd Kho\u00e1ch, T\u00e2n \u0110\u1ecbnh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
\n<\/span>Date:<\/b><\/span> Sunday, 6th November 2022
\n<\/span>Time<\/b>:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n