📜 HOIANESE HISTORY TALK - VIETNAM’S 20TH CENTURY
🕒 2:30 - 4:30 PM | Every Tuesday & Friday
📍 Hoianese Heritage Hotel - 30 Phan Boi Chau, Hoi An
This special session takes you through Vietnam’s 20th century, unveiling the resilience, struggles, and spirit of a nation shaped by war:
🇻🇳 1802 – 1945: Nguyen Dynasty ruled; then colonized by France, later occupied by Japan.
🇻🇳 1945: Ho Chi Minh declared independence after WWII; First Indochina War against France began.
🇻🇳 1954: Dien Bien Phu victory led to France’s withdrawal; Vietnam temporarily divided at 17th parallel.
🇻🇳 1955 – 1973: Vietnam War against the US with heavy bombing & casualties.
🇻🇳 1975: Fall of Saigon marked Vietnam’s reunification.
✨ Why join this session?
Beyond the Hoianese Walking Tour, this is for those who love Vietnam’s history. We want you to connect more deeply with the history, culture, and people of Vietnam - not just in Hoi An, but wherever your journey takes you.
🎯 What to expect:
- Inspiring stories & insights from our local storyteller Bao.
- Learn about the strategies that led to Vietnam’s victory.
- Interactive Q&A session.
👤 Meet Bao – your storyteller:
Born into a Vietnamese family deeply connected to the country’s past, Bao spent years listening, learning, and preserving the stories passed down through generations. With warmth and insight, he invites you to connect with the people, the past, and the soul of Vietnam.
💡 Notice:
- Free for all guests staying at Hoianese Hotels.
- 250K VND/person for outside guests.
- Tipping our local storyteller is truly appreciated.
📩 Inbox us directly to sign up!
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