Swapping old items at Saigon Urban Flea Market or enjoying Japanese Cultural Day...
If you're seeking some weekend plans to fill your empty schedule, here are some suggestions for you.
Experience Vietnam's Weekend Excitement with Top Events
Hanoi
Pride Connection Festival: This initiative is by a social development network working across various sectors, designed and organized in collaboration with the Center for Community Capacity Enhancement (CECEM) and the Community Innovation Support Center (ICS). In this program, organizations will share their contributions to society with everyone.
A promising festival aimed at fostering connections and inspiring the community towards humanity, encouraging people to act for a better society. Attendees can engage in various fun activities such as participating in flash mobs, charity shopping, and viewing photo exhibitions.
The event opens its doors to everyone on January 11th in both cities. In Hanoi, it runs from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM at Thong Nhat Park, and in Ho Chi Minh City, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Cultural Center of Ward 8, Phu Nhuan District.
Revolutionary Spirit Exhibition: From January 8th to 19th at the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc, the Revolutionary Spirit Exhibition in Hanoi introduces the audience to nearly 70 artworks including propaganda paintings and stamp samples from artists between 1950 and 1980. The exhibition not only showcases the artworks but also honors the graphic artists during the opening ceremony.
Thanh Hoa
Japanese Cultural Day Concert: Following the performance on January 7th in Hanoi, fans in Thanh Hoa have the opportunity to experience the contemporary, passionate, and captivating atmosphere of the BATI-HOLIC band in the Japanese Cultural Day program.
Established in 2004 in Kyoto city, BATI-HOLIC is a performance group that combines singing, Shinobue flute, and traditional Wadaiko drums. Their style aims for freshness even when performing with traditional instruments.

Time: From January 6th to 11th, 2015.
Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon Urban Flea Market: is an open shopping space for people interested in buying, selling, or exchanging both old and new products. The purpose of the program is to help you clear out items that are still good but no longer in use. The event takes place at 9:00 AM on January 11th at Saigon Outcast, 188/1 Nguyen Van Huong, District 2.

T-Ara Mini Show: The famous Korean girl group will perform their hit songs at Lan Anh stage, 219 CMT8, District 10 at 8:00 PM on January 10th. T-Ara mini show also includes a meet-and-greet session with fans and intimate conversations.
21st Century Presentation Art: Renowned entrepreneur and speaker Tran Dang Trieu will provide you with a scientific and practical method for presenting confidently. The 21st Century Presentation Art will help you quickly overcome stage fright and make any conversation you engage in captivating. The course runs from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on January 10th at TGM, 3rd Floor, Mirae Business Center, 268 To Hien Thanh, District 10.
According to Traveltimes.vn
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For reference: Travel Guide on Mytour
MytourJanuary 9th, 2015