Valentine’s Day with Saigontourist

A couple enjoys Valentine Day by the beach - Photo: TL

For Valentine’s Day, many city hotels under Saigontourist have delicious food programs for lovers to indulge in.

Grand Hotel Saigon (8 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, tel: 3829 4046)

The hotel’s Chez-nous on the ground floor will host the program “The night of couples” on February 14. Dine in the romantic surrounds by candle light serenaded by love songs and violin and guitar. Enjoy Western and Asian dishes together with chocolate deserts. Tickets are US$40 net/set for a couple, inclusive of a love cocktail and gifts.

Majestic Hotel Saigon (1 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, tel: 3829 5517)

The love party will be at the hotel’s Serenade Restaurant from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on February 14. Tickets are US$88 for couple, including Western and Asian menu, a couple of cocktails, a small bottle of imported liquor, a couple of love chocolates and roses. Guests staying at the hotel will be discounted 10%. A pianist, violinist and saxophonist will perform love songs by famous composer Trinh Cong Son plus dance shows of tango, waltz and cha cha.

Continental Hotel Saigon (132 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, tel: 3825 7679)

There will be a party just for couples at the La Fayette Restaurant on February 14 by candle light with piano and violin music.

The set menu cost VND900,000 per adult, inclusive of champagne, chocolate and roses. Happy hour from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. will be discounted 20%.

Dong Khanh Hotel (2 Tran Hung Dao Street, District 5, tel: 3923 6404)

The Dong Khanh Restaurant will prepare a buffet from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on February 14 with more than 30 Western and Vietnamese dishes and deserts made of ice-cream and chocolate. VND249,000 per adult and VND175,000 per child. Revelers will be given gifts.

First Hotel (18 Hoang Viet Street, Tan Binh District, tel: 3844 1199)

The Valentine party will be prepared at the hotel’s candlelit First Hot Pot Restaurant with romantic violin music. VND500,000 per couple, inclusive of one drink.

Bat Dat Hotel (238 Tran Hung Dao Street, District 5, tel: 3857 8252)

The hotel will offer a buffet of 45 dishes made in Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine priced at VND279,000 per adult and VND199,000 per child. Buy 10 tickets get one free and one free cocktail for women.

Saigon Ship Hotel (Bach Dang Wharf, tel: 3823 0393)

Buffet featuring more than 30 dishes accompanied with performances of flute, guitar and Latin Eyes music band. Tickets are VND600,000 per adult.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Saigon prepares for Christmas

Customers shop for Christmas decorations at a shop in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in HCMC’s District 5 - Photo: Thanh Truc

Everywhere you look, Saigon is busy decking out the streets with Christmas decorations and lights. Take a stroll along Ham Nghi, Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, Le Duan and Nguyen Hue and you will feel the festive air as the Yuletide approaches.

A strip of shops  in Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street in District 5 specialize in selling Christmas decorations with an extensive range in different colors and materials. Lengths of gold/silver tinsel cost about VND10,000–12,000, with the latest styles for VND17,000.  Boxes of six colorful Christmas baubles are priced from VND20,000 to VND30,000. The tinsel and baubles are the biggest sellers as they are compact and cheap. People are still watching the purse strings after the economic slowdown so they are looking for the best value they can find.

The Christmas trees displayed along Le Hong Phong Street in HCMC’s District 5 are also selling well. A medium size Christmas tree without decorations is about VND250,000 and from VND480,000 to VND700000 for decorated trees with Christmas baubles and tinsel.

Although the Christmas-decoration seller streets this year are quite busy, its been a bit slower than last year.

In some famous areas that sell Christmas products such as Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street (District 3), Kim Bien Market (District 5) and even Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street (District 5), the sales are much less than previous years,  down about 20% according to some shops.

Although the Christmas market has cooled down this year, the streets of Saigon are colorfully festooned for the many shoppers and onlookers to enjoy. The commercial centers in District 1 such as Parkson, Diamond Plaza, Vincom Centre and Thuong Xa Tax are glittering at night with shiny giant displays and lights. Everybody gets excited about the big Christmas displays and families take their kids around to see it.

This is the time of year to relax and enjoy the holidays in Uncle Ho’s city, welcoming the Christmas season in peace and happiness.

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Halloween at Megastar and Phuong Nam

To celebrate Halloween this weekend, Megastar Media Company is having a costume contest. The most horrible costumes will win free tickets to new horror flick Paranormal Activity 2. Photos of everyone who enters the contest will be uploaded on Facebook.

After the parade, everyone dressed for Halloween will be invited to watch the fright marathon with The Devil and The Wolf Man.

The fun starts at 6 p.m. October 30 at MegaStar cinemas around the country. For more information, visit www.megastar.vn.

*If scary reading is up your alley, then join the guests at Phuong Nam Book Cafes to  indulge in the wizard rooms and ghost houses. You can eat from the horror menu with drinks such as the ghost wedding, muddy dead corpse, the dragon kiss, black tears, the mummy, the voice from wild garden and the river of soul calling for justice and many others.

If you come in disguise you get 20% discounts on drinks and 50% off if your costume is judged best.

Phuong Nam Book Cafés are at 3 Nguyen Oanh Street, HCMC’s Go Vap District, 105 Tran Hung Dao B Street, HCMC’s District 5, 17 Thai Nguyen Street in Nha Trang City or 6 Hoa Binh Street in Can Tho City and others.

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Halloween at Megastar and Phuong Nam

To celebrate Halloween this weekend, Megastar Media Company is having a costume contest. The most horrible costumes will win free tickets to new horror flick Paranormal Activity 2. Photos of everyone who enters the contest will be uploaded on Facebook.

After the parade, everyone dressed for Halloween will be invited to watch the fright marathon with The Devil and The Wolf Man.

The fun starts at 6 p.m. October 30 at MegaStar cinemas around the country. For more information, visit www.megastar.vn.

*If scary reading is up your alley, then join the guests at Phuong Nam Book Cafes to  indulge in the wizard rooms and ghost houses. You can eat from the horror menu with drinks such as the ghost wedding, muddy dead corpse, the dragon kiss, black tears, the mummy, the voice from wild garden and the river of soul calling for justice and many others.

If you come in disguise you get 20% discounts on drinks and 50% off if your costume is judged best.

Phuong Nam Book Cafés are at 3 Nguyen Oanh Street, HCMC’s Go Vap District, 105 Tran Hung Dao B Street, HCMC’s District 5, 17 Thai Nguyen Street in Nha Trang City or 6 Hoa Binh Street in Can Tho City and others.

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Halloween at Megastar and Phuong Nam

To celebrate Halloween this weekend, Megastar Media Company is having a costume contest. The most horrible costumes will win free tickets to new horror flick Paranormal Activity 2. Photos of everyone who enters the contest will be uploaded on Facebook.

After the parade, everyone dressed for Halloween will be invited to watch the fright marathon with The Devil and The Wolf Man.

The fun starts at 6 p.m. October 30 at MegaStar cinemas around the country. For more information, visit www.megastar.vn.

*If scary reading is up your alley, then join the guests at Phuong Nam Book Cafes to  indulge in the wizard rooms and ghost houses. You can eat from the horror menu with drinks such as the ghost wedding, muddy dead corpse, the dragon kiss, black tears, the mummy, the voice from wild garden and the river of soul calling for justice and many others.

If you come in disguise you get 20% discounts on drinks and 50% off if your costume is judged best.

Phuong Nam Book Cafés are at 3 Nguyen Oanh Street, HCMC’s Go Vap District, 105 Tran Hung Dao B Street, HCMC’s District 5, 17 Thai Nguyen Street in Nha Trang City or 6 Hoa Binh Street in Can Tho City and others.

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Multicolored activities at Hanoi’s 1,000th anniversary

Just two days until the opening of the Thang Long-Hanoi Grand Anniversary. The festive atmosphere is everywhere in Hanoi. Here is the detailed program of activities for the ten-day anniversary (October 1-10) as announced by organizers.

October 1

- 8 a.m.: Opening ceremony at Ly Thai To Flower Garden (in front of the Hoan Kiem Lake)

- 9:30a.m.: Art shows at five stages around Hoan Kiem Lake

- 2 p.m: Exhibition of literary and art works about Hanoi at 2 Hoa Lu, Hai Ba Trung Street

- 3 p.m.: Photo exhibition about Hanoi at 45 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District

- 7:30 p.m.: Exhibition of Vietnam and Hanoi’s economic-social achievements at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Center, 138 Giang Vo Street

- 7:30 p.m.: Film week at the National Cinema Center, 87 Lang Ha Street

- 8 p.m.: Video conference between Hanoi and other provinces on VTV channel, special arts show and ao dai performance around the Hoan Kiem Lake

- 8 p.m.: A concert by artist Dang Thai Son at the Hanoi Opera House

October 2

- 8 a.m.: Exhibition of artifacts about Hanoi’s 1,000 years at the Thang Long Royal Citadel, 9 Hoang Dieu and 19 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street

- 9 a.m.: Introduction of a bookshelf about Thang Long-Hanoi at the National Library, 31 Trang Thi Street

- 2 p.m.: Announcement of a comprehensive scientific research work about Hanoi at the Hanoi Opera House

- 8 p.m.: Introduction of new songs about Hanoi at Ba Kieu Temple

- 8p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi International Tourism Festival to open at Bao Son Heaven Park

October 3

- 7 a.m.: Ha Noi Moi newspaper marathon race around Hoan Kiem Lake

- 8 p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi in Ho Chi Minh Age art show at Hang Day Stadium

October 4

- 8:30 a.m.: Award ceremony of the contest about knowledge of Thang Long-Hanoi’s 1,000 years and the city’s heroes at the Hanoi Opera House

- 3 p.m.: Exhibition of Vietnamese heroes and great men in Vietnamese culture at the Revolutionary Museum, 25 Ton Dan Street

- 3:30 p.m.: Exhibition of famous battles and military campaigns in Vietnam.’s military history at the Vietnam. Military History Museum, 28A Dien Bien Phu Street

- 5 p.m.: Calligraphy exhibition and festival at the Temple of Literature

- 8 p.m.: Award ceremony of the national press contest about Thang Long-Hanoi’s 1,000 years at 8 Huynh Thuc Khang Street

- 8 p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi ancient dance show at Ly Thai To flower garden

October 5

- 9 a.m.: Introducing the Hanoi ceramic road on Yen Phu Road

- 2  p.m.: Bat Trang ceramic – Tradition and Modernity exhibition at Bat Trang village

- 2 p.m.: Hearts for Thang Long-Hanoi exhibition at the Hanoi Cultural Friendship Palace

- 8 p.m.: A music show of famous Vietnamese artists at the Hanoi Opera House

- 8 p.m.: A great show entitled “Thang Long Spirit – Song for the Country” at Hang Day Stadium

October 6

- 8 a.m.: Hanoi Kite Festival at My Dinh Square

- 8 a.m.: Martial arts performance at Quan Ngua Sports Palace

- 8:30: Inauguration of Hanoi Museum

- 2 p.m.: Inauguration of Hoa Binh Park at Tu Liem District

- 2 p.m.: Inauguration of President Ho Chi Minh – President Ton Duc Thang statues at Thong Nhat Park

- 2 p.m.: Old Hanoi photo exhibition at Hanoi Museum, Pham Hung Road

- 2.30 p.m.: Inauguration of Kim Dong Theatre at 19 Hang Bai Street

- 8 p.m.: Inauguration of Worker Theatre at 42 Trang Tien Street

- 8p.m.: Inauguration of Dai Nam Theatre at 48 Hue Street

- 8p.m.: Hanoi food festival at Ho Tay Water Park

October 7

- 8  a.m.: International workshop on Hanoi’s sustainable development at 11 Le Hong Phong Street

- 9 a.m.: Award ceremony of international contest about Hanoi at the Hanoi Opera House

- 8 p.m.: Traditional music show at the Hanoi Opera House

October 8

- 7 a.m.: Cultural and arts program for youngsters at outdoor stages around the Hoan Kiem Lake

- 8 p.m.: Meeting of 1,000 heroes and heroic mothers at the National Convention Center

- 8 p.m.: Carnival at State Bank of Vietnam Square, 49 Ly Thai To Street

October 9

- 8 a.m.: Inauguration of Thanh Tri and Vinh Tuy bridges

- 9:30 a.m.: Inauguration of Thang Long Avenue

- 8 p.m.: Shows by international art troupes at outdoor stages in Hanoi

October 10

- 8 a.m.: Meeting and marching at Ba Dinh Square

- 8 p.m.: Cultural and art festival at My Dinh National Stadium

During the festival, there will be 245 performances by local artist troupes and 38 performances by foreign troupes.

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Just two days until the opening of the Thang Long-Hanoi Grand Anniversary. The festive atmosphere is everywhere in Hanoi. Here is the detailed program of activities for the ten-day anniversary (October 1-10) as announced by organizers.

October 1

- 8 a.m.: Opening ceremony at Ly Thai To Flower Garden (in front of the Hoan Kiem Lake)

- 9:30a.m.: Art shows at five stages around Hoan Kiem Lake

- 2 p.m: Exhibition of literary and art works about Hanoi at 2 Hoa Lu, Hai Ba Trung Street

- 3 p.m.: Photo exhibition about Hanoi at 45 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District

- 7:30 p.m.: Exhibition of Vietnam and Hanoi’s economic-social achievements at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Center, 138 Giang Vo Street

- 7:30 p.m.: Film week at the National Cinema Center, 87 Lang Ha Street

- 8 p.m.: Video conference between Hanoi and other provinces on VTV channel, special arts show and ao dai performance around the Hoan Kiem Lake

- 8 p.m.: A concert by artist Dang Thai Son at the Hanoi Opera House

October 2

- 8 a.m.: Exhibition of artifacts about Hanoi’s 1,000 years at the Thang Long Royal Citadel, 9 Hoang Dieu and 19 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street

- 9 a.m.: Introduction of a bookshelf about Thang Long-Hanoi at the National Library, 31 Trang Thi Street

- 2 p.m.: Announcement of a comprehensive scientific research work about Hanoi at the Hanoi Opera House

- 8 p.m.: Introduction of new songs about Hanoi at Ba Kieu Temple

- 8p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi International Tourism Festival to open at Bao Son Heaven Park

October 3

- 7 a.m.: Ha Noi Moi newspaper marathon race around Hoan Kiem Lake

- 8 p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi in Ho Chi Minh Age art show at Hang Day Stadium

October 4

- 8:30 a.m.: Award ceremony of the contest about knowledge of Thang Long-Hanoi’s 1,000 years and the city’s heroes at the Hanoi Opera House

- 3 p.m.: Exhibition of Vietnamese heroes and great men in Vietnamese culture at the Revolutionary Museum, 25 Ton Dan Street

- 3:30 p.m.: Exhibition of famous battles and military campaigns in Vietnam.’s military history at the Vietnam. Military History Museum, 28A Dien Bien Phu Street

- 5 p.m.: Calligraphy exhibition and festival at the Temple of Literature

- 8 p.m.: Award ceremony of the national press contest about Thang Long-Hanoi’s 1,000 years at 8 Huynh Thuc Khang Street

- 8 p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi ancient dance show at Ly Thai To flower garden

October 5

- 9 a.m.: Introducing the Hanoi ceramic road on Yen Phu Road

- 2  p.m.: Bat Trang ceramic – Tradition and Modernity exhibition at Bat Trang village

- 2 p.m.: Hearts for Thang Long-Hanoi exhibition at the Hanoi Cultural Friendship Palace

- 8 p.m.: A music show of famous Vietnamese artists at the Hanoi Opera House

- 8 p.m.: A great show entitled “Thang Long Spirit – Song for the Country” at Hang Day Stadium

October 6

- 8 a.m.: Hanoi Kite Festival at My Dinh Square

- 8 a.m.: Martial arts performance at Quan Ngua Sports Palace

- 8:30: Inauguration of Hanoi Museum

- 2 p.m.: Inauguration of Hoa Binh Park at Tu Liem District

- 2 p.m.: Inauguration of President Ho Chi Minh – President Ton Duc Thang statues at Thong Nhat Park

- 2 p.m.: Old Hanoi photo exhibition at Hanoi Museum, Pham Hung Road

- 2.30 p.m.: Inauguration of Kim Dong Theatre at 19 Hang Bai Street

- 8 p.m.: Inauguration of Worker Theatre at 42 Trang Tien Street

- 8p.m.: Inauguration of Dai Nam Theatre at 48 Hue Street

- 8p.m.: Hanoi food festival at Ho Tay Water Park

October 7

- 8  a.m.: International workshop on Hanoi’s sustainable development at 11 Le Hong Phong Street

- 9 a.m.: Award ceremony of international contest about Hanoi at the Hanoi Opera House

- 8 p.m.: Traditional music show at the Hanoi Opera House

October 8

- 7 a.m.: Cultural and arts program for youngsters at outdoor stages around the Hoan Kiem Lake

- 8 p.m.: Meeting of 1,000 heroes and heroic mothers at the National Convention Center

- 8 p.m.: Carnival at State Bank of Vietnam Square, 49 Ly Thai To Street

October 9

- 8 a.m.: Inauguration of Thanh Tri and Vinh Tuy bridges

- 9:30 a.m.: Inauguration of Thang Long Avenue

- 8 p.m.: Shows by international art troupes at outdoor stages in Hanoi

October 10

- 8 a.m.: Meeting and marching at Ba Dinh Square

- 8 p.m.: Cultural and art festival at My Dinh National Stadium

During the festival, there will be 245 performances by local artist troupes and 38 performances by foreign troupes.

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Just two days until the opening of the Thang Long-Hanoi Grand Anniversary. The festive atmosphere is everywhere in Hanoi. Here is the detailed program of activities for the ten-day anniversary (October 1-10) as announced by organizers.

October 1

- 8 a.m.: Opening ceremony at Ly Thai To Flower Garden (in front of the Hoan Kiem Lake)

- 9:30a.m.: Art shows at five stages around Hoan Kiem Lake

- 2 p.m: Exhibition of literary and art works about Hanoi at 2 Hoa Lu, Hai Ba Trung Street

- 3 p.m.: Photo exhibition about Hanoi at 45 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District

- 7:30 p.m.: Exhibition of Vietnam and Hanoi’s economic-social achievements at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Center, 138 Giang Vo Street

- 7:30 p.m.: Film week at the National Cinema Center, 87 Lang Ha Street

- 8 p.m.: Video conference between Hanoi and other provinces on VTV channel, special arts show and ao dai performance around the Hoan Kiem Lake

- 8 p.m.: A concert by artist Dang Thai Son at the Hanoi Opera House

October 2

- 8 a.m.: Exhibition of artifacts about Hanoi’s 1,000 years at the Thang Long Royal Citadel, 9 Hoang Dieu and 19 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street

- 9 a.m.: Introduction of a bookshelf about Thang Long-Hanoi at the National Library, 31 Trang Thi Street

- 2 p.m.: Announcement of a comprehensive scientific research work about Hanoi at the Hanoi Opera House

- 8 p.m.: Introduction of new songs about Hanoi at Ba Kieu Temple

- 8p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi International Tourism Festival to open at Bao Son Heaven Park

October 3

- 7 a.m.: Ha Noi Moi newspaper marathon race around Hoan Kiem Lake

- 8 p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi in Ho Chi Minh Age art show at Hang Day Stadium

October 4

- 8:30 a.m.: Award ceremony of the contest about knowledge of Thang Long-Hanoi’s 1,000 years and the city’s heroes at the Hanoi Opera House

- 3 p.m.: Exhibition of Vietnamese heroes and great men in Vietnamese culture at the Revolutionary Museum, 25 Ton Dan Street

- 3:30 p.m.: Exhibition of famous battles and military campaigns in Vietnam.’s military history at the Vietnam. Military History Museum, 28A Dien Bien Phu Street

- 5 p.m.: Calligraphy exhibition and festival at the Temple of Literature

- 8 p.m.: Award ceremony of the national press contest about Thang Long-Hanoi’s 1,000 years at 8 Huynh Thuc Khang Street

- 8 p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi ancient dance show at Ly Thai To flower garden

October 5

- 9 a.m.: Introducing the Hanoi ceramic road on Yen Phu Road

- 2  p.m.: Bat Trang ceramic – Tradition and Modernity exhibition at Bat Trang village

- 2 p.m.: Hearts for Thang Long-Hanoi exhibition at the Hanoi Cultural Friendship Palace

- 8 p.m.: A music show of famous Vietnamese artists at the Hanoi Opera House

- 8 p.m.: A great show entitled “Thang Long Spirit – Song for the Country” at Hang Day Stadium

October 6

- 8 a.m.: Hanoi Kite Festival at My Dinh Square

- 8 a.m.: Martial arts performance at Quan Ngua Sports Palace

- 8:30: Inauguration of Hanoi Museum

- 2 p.m.: Inauguration of Hoa Binh Park at Tu Liem District

- 2 p.m.: Inauguration of President Ho Chi Minh – President Ton Duc Thang statues at Thong Nhat Park

- 2 p.m.: Old Hanoi photo exhibition at Hanoi Museum, Pham Hung Road

- 2.30 p.m.: Inauguration of Kim Dong Theatre at 19 Hang Bai Street

- 8 p.m.: Inauguration of Worker Theatre at 42 Trang Tien Street

- 8p.m.: Inauguration of Dai Nam Theatre at 48 Hue Street

- 8p.m.: Hanoi food festival at Ho Tay Water Park

October 7

- 8  a.m.: International workshop on Hanoi’s sustainable development at 11 Le Hong Phong Street

- 9 a.m.: Award ceremony of international contest about Hanoi at the Hanoi Opera House

- 8 p.m.: Traditional music show at the Hanoi Opera House

October 8

- 7 a.m.: Cultural and arts program for youngsters at outdoor stages around the Hoan Kiem Lake

- 8 p.m.: Meeting of 1,000 heroes and heroic mothers at the National Convention Center

- 8 p.m.: Carnival at State Bank of Vietnam Square, 49 Ly Thai To Street

October 9

- 8 a.m.: Inauguration of Thanh Tri and Vinh Tuy bridges

- 9:30 a.m.: Inauguration of Thang Long Avenue

- 8 p.m.: Shows by international art troupes at outdoor stages in Hanoi

October 10

- 8 a.m.: Meeting and marching at Ba Dinh Square

- 8 p.m.: Cultural and art festival at My Dinh National Stadium

During the festival, there will be 245 performances by local artist troupes and 38 performances by foreign troupes.

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Just two days until the opening of the Thang Long-Hanoi Grand Anniversary. The festive atmosphere is everywhere in Hanoi. Here is the detailed program of activities for the ten-day anniversary (October 1-10) as announced by organizers.

October 1

- 8 a.m.: Opening ceremony at Ly Thai To Flower Garden (in front of the Hoan Kiem Lake)

- 9:30a.m.: Art shows at five stages around Hoan Kiem Lake

- 2 p.m: Exhibition of literary and art works about Hanoi at 2 Hoa Lu, Hai Ba Trung Street

- 3 p.m.: Photo exhibition about Hanoi at 45 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District

- 7:30 p.m.: Exhibition of Vietnam and Hanoi’s economic-social achievements at the Vietnam Exhibition and Fair Center, 138 Giang Vo Street

- 7:30 p.m.: Film week at the National Cinema Center, 87 Lang Ha Street

- 8 p.m.: Video conference between Hanoi and other provinces on VTV channel, special arts show and ao dai performance around the Hoan Kiem Lake

- 8 p.m.: A concert by artist Dang Thai Son at the Hanoi Opera House

October 2

- 8 a.m.: Exhibition of artifacts about Hanoi’s 1,000 years at the Thang Long Royal Citadel, 9 Hoang Dieu and 19 Nguyen Tri Phuong Street

- 9 a.m.: Introduction of a bookshelf about Thang Long-Hanoi at the National Library, 31 Trang Thi Street

- 2 p.m.: Announcement of a comprehensive scientific research work about Hanoi at the Hanoi Opera House

- 8 p.m.: Introduction of new songs about Hanoi at Ba Kieu Temple

- 8p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi International Tourism Festival to open at Bao Son Heaven Park

October 3

- 7 a.m.: Ha Noi Moi newspaper marathon race around Hoan Kiem Lake

- 8 p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi in Ho Chi Minh Age art show at Hang Day Stadium

October 4

- 8:30 a.m.: Award ceremony of the contest about knowledge of Thang Long-Hanoi’s 1,000 years and the city’s heroes at the Hanoi Opera House

- 3 p.m.: Exhibition of Vietnamese heroes and great men in Vietnamese culture at the Revolutionary Museum, 25 Ton Dan Street

- 3:30 p.m.: Exhibition of famous battles and military campaigns in Vietnam.’s military history at the Vietnam. Military History Museum, 28A Dien Bien Phu Street

- 5 p.m.: Calligraphy exhibition and festival at the Temple of Literature

- 8 p.m.: Award ceremony of the national press contest about Thang Long-Hanoi’s 1,000 years at 8 Huynh Thuc Khang Street

- 8 p.m.: Thang Long-Hanoi ancient dance show at Ly Thai To flower garden

October 5

- 9 a.m.: Introducing the Hanoi ceramic road on Yen Phu Road

- 2  p.m.: Bat Trang ceramic – Tradition and Modernity exhibition at Bat Trang village

- 2 p.m.: Hearts for Thang Long-Hanoi exhibition at the Hanoi Cultural Friendship Palace

- 8 p.m.: A music show of famous Vietnamese artists at the Hanoi Opera House

- 8 p.m.: A great show entitled “Thang Long Spirit – Song for the Country” at Hang Day Stadium

October 6

- 8 a.m.: Hanoi Kite Festival at My Dinh Square

- 8 a.m.: Martial arts performance at Quan Ngua Sports Palace

- 8:30: Inauguration of Hanoi Museum

- 2 p.m.: Inauguration of Hoa Binh Park at Tu Liem District

- 2 p.m.: Inauguration of President Ho Chi Minh – President Ton Duc Thang statues at Thong Nhat Park

- 2 p.m.: Old Hanoi photo exhibition at Hanoi Museum, Pham Hung Road

- 2.30 p.m.: Inauguration of Kim Dong Theatre at 19 Hang Bai Street

- 8 p.m.: Inauguration of Worker Theatre at 42 Trang Tien Street

- 8p.m.: Inauguration of Dai Nam Theatre at 48 Hue Street

- 8p.m.: Hanoi food festival at Ho Tay Water Park

October 7

- 8  a.m.: International workshop on Hanoi’s sustainable development at 11 Le Hong Phong Street

- 9 a.m.: Award ceremony of international contest about Hanoi at the Hanoi Opera House

- 8 p.m.: Traditional music show at the Hanoi Opera House

October 8

- 7 a.m.: Cultural and arts program for youngsters at outdoor stages around the Hoan Kiem Lake

- 8 p.m.: Meeting of 1,000 heroes and heroic mothers at the National Convention Center

- 8 p.m.: Carnival at State Bank of Vietnam Square, 49 Ly Thai To Street

October 9

- 8 a.m.: Inauguration of Thanh Tri and Vinh Tuy bridges

- 9:30 a.m.: Inauguration of Thang Long Avenue

- 8 p.m.: Shows by international art troupes at outdoor stages in Hanoi

October 10

- 8 a.m.: Meeting and marching at Ba Dinh Square

- 8 p.m.: Cultural and art festival at My Dinh National Stadium

During the festival, there will be 245 performances by local artist troupes and 38 performances by foreign troupes.

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Buffet programs for National Day

Thursday is the National Day, workers will off working and students will be off school. To make sure guests have a nice holiday, some hotels and restaurants in HCMC under Saigontourist are preparing buffet programs.

Dong Khanh Hotel (2 Tran Hung Dao B Street, District 5, tel: 3923 6404)

A seafood buffet will be prepared from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday. The buffet will feature tasty dishes such as sauté crab, grilled eal, loc fish mixed salads, crab spring rolls, salty egg spring rolls and mushroom spring rolls, steamed snail or curry seafood and crab noodle soup.

Tickets are priced at VND189,000 per adult and VND152,000 per child.

Binh Quoi 1 Tourist Area (1147 Binh Quoi Street, Binh Thanh District, tel: 3556 5891)

Tourists can enjoy buffet lunch at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or buffet dinner from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday. The buffets are companied with folk games, lucky draw and traditional music show.

Tickets are priced at VND180,000 per adult and VND100,000 per child.

Saigon Hotel (41-47 Dong Du Street, District 1, tel: 3829 9734)

The hotel’s Saigon Paris Restaurant on the ninth and 10th floors is suggested for tourists to enjoy the city fireworks display. The restaurant will serve a buffet with delicious dishes of ostrich, beef, fish and many kinds of hot pot.

Tickets are priced at VND199,000 per adult and VND149,000 per child.

People booking 10 tickets in advance will get one free.

Bat Dat Hotel (238-244 Tran Hung Dao Street, District 5, tel: 3857 8252)

From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., the hotel will serve a buffet with more dishes of Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. The program will be accompanied with music and game shows.

Tickets are VND200,000 per adult and VND129,000 per child. Customers purchasing ten tickets will get one free.

De Nhat Hotel (18 Hoang Viet Street, Tan Binh District, tel: 3844 1199)

The hotel will host a music show featuring timeless songs from the 1950s, 60s and 70s performed by Canadian and Vietnamese singers at the hotel’s First Grill Restaurant, nights September 2 to 5.

The hotel will host a lucky draw.

Tan Cang Tourist Area (A 100 Ung Van Khiem Street, Binh Thanh District, tel: 3512 8775)

The grill, hot pot buffet offered at the hotel recently has gained a lot of attention from gourmets. On Thursday, Tan Cang will prepare a buffet in its spacious garden area with more than 80 dishes of grill, hot pot, salads, fruit, cakes, ice cream and many kinds of soft drinks.

Revelers can also enjoy violin, guitar and flamenco performances.

Tickets are priced at VND250,000 per adult and VND140,000 per child. Each ticket will be given one jug of Fifth Ocean beer.

Tickets are discounted 30% on Tuesdays, and free for two children accompanied by their parents. For National Day, customers buying 11 tickets in advance will be given one free.

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