December Vietnam events: New Year & more

30 Nov 2011

December events in Vietnam include;

Japanese Cartoon Exhibition - HCMC Museum, Saigon (01-04/12, 09:00-17:00);
Pub Quiz – R&R Tavern, Hanoi (03/12, 21:30-23:20);
Social Salsa – Fusion Bar, 25 Truc Bach (07/12, 20:30 - 23:30);
ConBuild Vietnam - SECC, District 7, Saigon (07/12, 09:00-17:00);
London Nights – UK music at Dragonfly (16/12, from 18:00);
Live Jazz Night – Sandbox Lounge (20/12, 20:00-22:00);
Spam Cham - charity food night at Jaspa's Restaurant (28/12, 18:30 - 20:30);
New Year’s Eve – party throughout Vietnam (31/12, after dark);

December 01-04: Japanese Cartoon Exhibition
Where: HCMC Museum, 65 Ly Tu Tong Street, District 1
When: 09:00 - 17:00
Local fans of Japanese cartoons will have the opportunity to enjoy images of Ultraman, Hello Kitty and others at the exhibition ‘Japan-The kingdom of symbol characters and cartoons’. Well-known characters such as Astro Boy, Doraemon, Gundam, Evagelion, Pokemon and Haruhi Suzumura will be on display at the event under the forms of effigies, photos and videos.

December 03: Hanoi Trivia pub quiz
When: 21:30 - 23:30
Where: R&R Tavern
Hanoi's weekly pub quiz is still going strong after three years of fun and games and the rules are still the same. It's 20,000 VND to enter and the winning team takes the pot. You can also win free beer and enjoy R&R's excellent food.

December 07: Social Salsa at Fusion Bar
Where: Fusion Bar, 25 Truc Bach.
When: 20:30 - 23:30
Social Salsa evening in a cosy atmosphere with Salsa, Bachata and Merengue music courtesy of DJ Rolando and others. This pleasant bar boasts a full drink menu and all levels are welcome from complete novices.

December 07: ConBuild Vietnam Expo
When: 09:00 – 17:00
Where: Saigon Exhibition and Conference Centre, District 7, Saigon
Its huge success in the previous four years positions ConBuild Vietnam 2011 as the pre-eminent and trusted international platform for firms seeking unmatched opportunities in Vietnam’s booming building and construction sectors.

December 16: London Nights
Where: Dragonfly
When: 18:00 - midnight
Dragonfly's London Nights offers patrons buy one get one free gin and tonics and plays the best sounds from the Uk including Brit Pop, Rock and Drum & Bass.

December 20: Live Jazz Night
Where: Sandbox Lounge
When: 20:00 – 22:00
Get ready for another steamy evening with the Sandbox Lounge Jazz Night. There are fantastic tunes and plenty of decent wine and fantastic food courtesy of the resident gourmet chef. A great evening out for all.

December 24: Gaelic Football Training Session
Where: UNIS Sports Field, Lac Long Quan Road
When: 16:00 – 18:00
Get fit and meet new people by joining in with this ruff-and-tumble sport popular in Ireland and parts of Scotland. Using both feet and hands, join in this fantastic sport and have a laugh down the pub afterwards.

December 28: Spam Cham
Where: Jaspa's Restaurant, 33 Dong Khoi St, District 1
When: 18:30 - 20:30
Charity night for meat lovers win aid of the Loreto Foundation with Monster Meat Tray Raffle, plenty of great prizes and free flowing open bar and snacks all for only 200,000vnd per person.

December 31: New Year’s Eve
Where: all over Vietnam
When: after dark
Vietnam gets crazy as inhabitants prepare for the party of the year with a host of star name acts performing for the last night of 2011 countdown.

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