Creative space offers cultural activities at ‘282 Factory – Heritage Journey’

HÀ NỘI — A series of attractive cultural and artistic activities are waiting for Hà Nội’s young people to discover this Saturday.

The 282 Factory, a multifunctional creative space renovated from an old oil processing factory in Long Biên District, will host a special festival called ‘282 Factory – Heritage Journey’.

With an aim to bring the people of Hà Nội a green, clean and beautiful space, the organiser expects that the event will help visitors find something completely different from the daily hustle and bustle.

At the ‘282 Factory – Heritage Journey’, guests can experience performing art on stage with the jazz theatre – a branch of jazz dance. — Photo courtesy of 282 Factory

The ‘282 Factory – Heritage Journey’ will feature a performing art workshop on jazz theatre – a branch of jazz dance (an American performing art form originating from West African dance culture). This workshop is for any fan of jazz, particularly those who want to directly experience a jazz dance class.

The word “theatre” here comes from the musical theatre concept as the musicals performed on Broadway (New York), West-end (London) and other world-famous venues.

The workshop will be conducted by members of the Theatre Dance Vietnam, a dance platform founded by jazz choreographer Linh An and American actor Johnson Brock, aiming to promote musical-theatre dance forms in Việt Nam.

Founder Linh An will also present her attractive theatre dance performance at the event.

Alongside the dance workshop, guests can also join a workshop on Christmas cupcake decoration with ICC – I Can Class. With this workshop, suitable for attendees of all ages and pleasant for year-end parties, participants will be able to create their own sweet cupcakes with their own imprint or personal preferences.

An exhibition showcases dozens of antique bicycles presented like art installation works. — Photo courtesy of 282 Factory

Coffee enthusiasts can take part in a workshop dedicated to this magic drink and related stories. With this workshop, the host – SUFE Coffee – expects that participants will be able to make their own cup of coffee to experience not only as a drinker but also as a barista.

Other unique workshops on materials, furniture and fashion are also on the festival’s agenda.

At the 282 Factory, festival-goers can stroll around to enjoy different exhibitions showcasing art, furniture and fashion.

An exhibition located to the left of the entrance is dedicated to antique bicycles, presented as an art installation work.

An exhibition presenting the ‘green message’ of “Making Wood without Destruction” will be presented at the festival by the 282 Design. The exhibition is not only about the products but also the harmony between the products and nature and the environment. Visitors who love nature, wood and carpentry products should not skip this one.

Sartorial fashion show is another event that visitors, especially gentlemen, should not miss at the 282 Factory. Sartorial style has European origins from long ago, starting when King Charles II promulgated the dress code for the British Royal Courts in the 17th century. Today, sartorial style is still popular for its sophistication and elegance.

Spreading the story of gentlemen’s passion for suits, Sartorial Vietnam will bring useful sharing about classic suits and attractive fashion shows to the community on Saturday.

A view of the multifunctional creative space at 282 Factory. — Photo courtesy of 282 Factory

Guests can participate in the ‘Heritage Journey’ that will lead them through different spaces at the 282 Factory, from art galleries to tree-covered common space, and the Scandinavian space, selected as the setting for many talk shows and lookbook photo shooting. The tour will take place at 10am and 2.30pm.

The “282 Factory – Heritage Journey”, expected to top the youngster check-in list this year, will last from 8.30am to 10.30pm on Saturday, December 23 at 156 Phú Viên Street, Bồ Đề Ward, Long Biên District.

A multifunctional creative space for entertainment, production, exhibition and workshop, 282 Factory, operates with the philosophy ‘Respect for Human and Nature’. — VNS