🎉 🎉 🎉 Exciting news! The Spanish Chamber is planning a tour around the iconic and emblematic places in Saigon and we want YOU to be a part of it. From historic landmarks to hidden gems, join us as we explore the rich culture and history of this vibrant city. Stay tuned for more details on this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of Saigon.

We offer you this Early Bird price including Vietnamese delicacies lunch only until 26th April so do not miss our interesting event!!

Embark on an enthralling half-day tour, traversing the diverse architectural landscape of Saigon, seamlessly weaving from the enduring charm of Indochine to the modernist marvels of South Vietnam.

Begin your journey at the iconic Turtle Lake, serving as a symbolic starting point for an exploration brimming with architectural wonders. Meander past Saigon’s renowned landmarks, such as the Reunification Palace (observing from the exterior), catching glimpses of the city’s historical architectural gems, each telling a unique story of its illustrious past.

While navigating charming streets and alleys, you’ll encounter exemplary instances of modernist architecture harmoniously blending with traditional Indochine structures. A closer look reveals a seamless fusion of the old and the new. Following a revitalizing sip of Vietnamese coffee, continue your leisurely stroll through hidden alleyways adorned with concealed charms, showcasing the transition from Indochine architecture to modernist aesthetics—a testament to Saigon’s evolving architectural identity.

If you’d like to gain profound insights and a deeper understanding of Vietnamese modernist architecture, following your tour, join us for a conversation after Vietnamese delicacies lunch with architect Mr. Salvador Perez – World-famous Spanish architect.  During the engaging session, Mr. Salvador will delve deeper into the captivating world of modernist architecture in Southern Vietnam while sharing his impressive collection of documents and photos that exemplify modernist architectural marvels throughout the region.

One of his most notable works in Việt Nam is Quảng Ninh Museum, which is a must-see destination for tourists to the northern province of Quảng Ninh. The unique architecture combines history, culture and the tourism potential of the province, and has become a popular spot to take photos.

Salvador was born in 1945 in Madrid but currently lives in Hà Nội. He has lectured at universities in England, Italy, Poland and the Netherlands, in addition to being a speaker at international conferences in Berlin and Copenhagen. He has also received 50 global architecture awards.

Besides architecture, Arroyo also has a passion for photography. Since 2009, he has been taking photos that truthfully reflect real life in cities across Việt Nam.

“The modern city Saigon boasts of buildings and houses along rivers,” he said. “I believe in 10 years, HCMC will be an amazing city because there are a lot of good people working in and controlling the city. In any case, I love the city,” Arroyo said.

“I was looking into my significant life period in Việt Nam to preserve these special instants in open urban spaces: streets, squares or landscapes,” said Arroyo.

“I was looking for happy and intense images to transmit a positive message about life and culture in Việt Nam. This is the reason you will not find classic pictures like conical hats or handicraft workers in this book.”

Arroyo admitted that Việt Nam today is a modern country which changes quickly every year.

“Public spaces are full of creativity, dynamism and young people. We also can’t say Vietnamese street culture is far from tradition. The word ‘fusion’ can be used here.”

“It’s always a big surprise to find modern life supported by young people but perfectly mixed with traditional roots,” he added.

He explained it’s the reason why he and other foreigners are attracted to Việt Nam.

The meeting will be arranged according to your tour schedule on Saturday May 11th from 2pm to 3pm

Click here to register to secure your spot!