Creative Collaboration - Events by Chi The Change

Creative Collaboration - Events by Chi The Change Creative events in Hoi An by Chi Phan and selected collaborators, celebrating art, community and conscious consumption

I collaborate with venues to bring about original events in:
- art & craft
- conscious consumption
- wellbeing
- gastronomy

Not bigger but yet more refined than last year’s. Come for moments of leisure and creative discovery!
17/07/2026

Not bigger but yet more refined than last year’s. Come for moments of leisure and creative discovery!

THE MERCHANT’S MARKET | 19 July 2026
Free Entry

For one special day, Namia River Retreat opens its riverside grounds to The Merchant's Market, where a thoughtfully curated community of makers, artisans, chefs, musicians, and creatives gather to celebrate local heritage and the art of living well.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

- Curated Marketplace:
Discover artisan pastries, fine teas, chocolates, ice cream, botanical remedies, natural skincare, naturally dyed textiles, ethnic fabric, lacquerware, leather goods and meaningful homewares from local makers.

- Workshops and Talks:
Meet the makers through hands-on workshops and intimate conversations around craft, wellbeing, tea, silk, herbs and local traditions.

- Music and Performance:
Listen to contemporary Vietnamese music on traditional instruments by Moc Band. Enjoy a special DJ music set by Red Linc and “Dancing Threads”, a performance by Contemporary Collective Hoi An.

- Riverside Dining at The Merchant Restaurant:
Throughout the day, The Merchant Restaurant and our food vendors present a relaxed, street food-style menu celebrating local ingredients and vibrant flavours.

EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: Sunday, 19 July 2026 | 11:00 - 17:00
- Location: The Merchant Restaurant | Namia River Retreat

Discover more: https://namiariverretreat.com/the-merchants-market/
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THE MERCHANT’S MARKET | 19.07.2026
Vào cửa miễn phí

Trong một ngày đặc biệt, Namia River Retreat bên dòng Thu Bồn sẽ trở thành nơi hội ngộ của những người làm nghề thủ công, hương vị địa phương và các trải nghiệm nghệ thuật được tuyển chọn. Lấy cảm hứng từ tinh thần giao thương của Hội An xưa, The Merchant's Market là dịp để gặp gỡ, kết nối và khám phá những câu chuyện phía sau từng sản phẩm, nơi mỗi gian hàng đều mang theo tình yêu dành cho vùng đất và con người nơi đây.

NHỮNG TRẢI NGHIỆM NỔI BẬT:

- Phiên Chợ Tuyển Chọn:
Khám phá những sản phẩm thủ công và đặc sản địa phương: bánh ngọt thủ công, trà tuyển chọn, chocolate, các liệu pháp thảo mộc, sản phẩm chăm sóc da từ thiên nhiên, vải nhuộm tự nhiên, thổ cẩm, sơn mài, trang sức, đồ da ... mang đậm dấu ấn bản địa.

- Workshop & Chia sẻ:
Gặp gỡ những người đứng sau từng sản phẩm qua các workshop thực hành và những buổi trò chuyện gần gũi xoay quanh nghề thủ công, sức khỏe toàn diện, trà, lụa, thảo mộc và các truyền thống văn hóa địa phương.

- Âm Nhạc & Nghệ Thuật Trình Diễn:
Thưởng thức những giai điệu Việt Nam đương đại trên các nhạc cụ truyền thống từ Mộc Band, phần trình diễn DJ của Red Linc và “Dancing Threads” - tác phẩm của Contemporary Collective Hoi An lấy cảm hứng từ di sản văn hóa giàu bản sắc của đồng bào Cơ Tu.

- Ẩm Thực Bên Sông tại Nhà Hàng The Merchant:
Xuyên suốt ngày hội, Nhà hàng The Merchant cùng các đối tác ẩm thực sẽ mang đến thực đơn lấy cảm hứng từ văn hóa ẩm thực đường phố, tôn vinh nguyên liệu địa phương và những hương vị sống động.

THÔNG TIN SỰ KIỆN:
- Thời gian: Chủ nhật, 19.07.2026 | 11:00 - 17:30
- Địa điểm: Nhà hàng The Merchant | Namia River Retreat

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🎊The first event of its kind: No agenda. Just open hearts, open minds and delightful connections. Get to know strangers that you are glad to have met!

💕Having been to countless gatherings of varied nature with people from all walks of life, I find myself increasingly unenthused about superficial meet-ups where the exchange of facts and opinions does nothing for the expansion of my heart and mind. What I long for are conversations that make me feel inspired, nourished or delighted for seemingly no reason at all.

🎪 Where to find them?

I believe that the answer lies in having the right people in the right setting with the appropriate facilitation.

✨So join us in sincerity and curiosity, and let the wonder of authentic connection do its magic!

📩Full event details & sign up information: https://bit.ly/4c0yWMV

Thank you, Visit Hoi An, for some lovely photos of the rainy morning at the market. We were touched by the number of peo...
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Thank you, Visit Hoi An, for some lovely photos of the rainy morning at the market. We were touched by the number of people that came despite the rain.

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