Discussion “Shopping Isn’t All”

Wed 30 Nov 2016, 3 pm – 4.30 pm
Hanoi Cinematheque

From the organizer:

You are invited to the discussion about cultural and architecture space conservation in Hanoi “Shopping Isn’t All”

With the participation of:
– Assoc. Dr. Pham Thuy Loan
– People’s Artist Tran Van Thuy
– Architect Tran Thi Thanh Thuy
– Dr. Dang Hoang Giang

Nowadays, there are more and more big hotels and commercial centers in the inner-city districts of Hanoi. So what the city gains and loses? Is it possible to lose the charm and peculiarities, or it is molting to become a modern and prosperous municipality? How space do Hanoian people want to live in, and how to resolve the conflict between different segments of the population?

“Creating a cultural space is thousand times more difficult than building a business center.” – Director Dang Nhat Minh

“Building 22A Hai Ba Trung, though modest, but it is an architectural jewel. With the railing style Art Deco, cafés and ancient trees, the garden here becomes an oasis of tranquility located in the heart of busy and bustling streets.” – Martin Rama, author of “Hanoi Promenade”

Due to limited number of seats (89 seats in Hanoi Cinematheque), first come first served!

Translated by Hanoi Grapevine