Evening at the Residence of the Ambassador from Vietnam

Experience a multi cultural Vietnamese Evening without ever boarding a plane!
Travel halfway around the world and experience the majesty of Vietnam as the ambassador, his wife, and the diplomats invite you to a special evening on Vietnamese soil with cultural music, dance, food, drinks, art, and more.
On June 18th, the Embassy of Vietnam will open its doors at the ambassador’s home, exclusively for our members, to showcase its rich culture and traditions.
Vietnam is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia, let alone the world. Learn more about its land, history, and culture in one fantastic evening. Join the diplomats as we experience centuries of culture from this Southeast Asian treasure.
PROGRAM:
1) DIPLOMATIC WELCOME
Meet the Vietnamese diplomats who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
2) VIETNAMESE FOOD BY NATIVE CHEFS
Tonight, the embassy will prepare many unique Vietnamese dishes.
3) LIVE VIETNAMESE DANCE PERFORMANCE AND FASHION SHOW
Experience a unique fashion show of the Vietnamese traditional fashion of One Áo dà
4) VIETNAMESE TOURISM AND CULTURAL FILM
A film highlighting the beauty and culture of Vietnam will be featured.

5) VIETNAMESE ART
View the residence’s rare collection of beautiful paintings, sculptures, and other artistic pieces. In addition, Đông Hồ paintings, along with an introduction to this unique Vietnamese folk art tradition. Đông Hồpainting is a traditional woodblock printmaking art form originating from Đông Hồ village in Bắc Ninh Province, Vietnam. These paintings are created using hand-carved wooden blocks and natural pigments derived from materials such as tree bark, leaves, and seashell powder.
Weather permitting, you may tour the residence’s beautiful outdoor gardens!
Note: The event is presented as a cultural event organized by us at the Residence of Vietnam’s Ambassador. Your registration fee is used by Things To Do DC solely to present diverse cultural events to our membership. No part of the admission fee is related in any way to the Embassy of Vietnam or staff at the Embassy of Vietnam. We appreciate your support of our events!
If you are a full time student, you may inquire about limited student rates. Email events@thingstodoDC.com