Online Travel Vietnam: Most Vietnamese people hesitate to visit art galleries due to many reasons, sometimes because of fear of the unknown or their limited knowledge of art.
But there's an ideal venue which doesn't require a profound knowledge on fine arts and it also brings a cozy environment, with good music and beverages. That's Chuong Gio (wind chime) Cafe in HCMC's District 3.
The coffee which nestles in a very quiet alley off Le Van Sy Street is home to a number of oil on canvas, bas-relief and pottery statues collected by the owner.
Coming to Chuong Gio guests will be make to feel comfortable as the old building features many souvenirs and paintings in strong colors hanging on the walls, old-style clock near the window's threshold, some home-made wooden tables or some chipped pottery statues scattered around every corner of the coffee shop.
The name wind chime is easily explained as once you open the entrance door you will hear the merry sound of wind chimes to welcome people from the city and far away lands.
According to the owner, all the art works are created by Le Van Dinh, a seasoned artist of stage, photographer Nguyen Lai and sculptor Truong Duc Vinh who spent years learning pottery making in China in the sixties. The works by the three artists do not have the same themes but they blend in well with the surroundings.
Chuong Gio's ground floor only holds around 50 people and a big stage where themed music and drama shows take place weekly. Another highlight is its ancient lighting, amplifiers and speakers which deliver to guests English jazz, French love songs or other instrumental pieces. Looking at interesting art work and listening to beautiful melodies seem the perfect way to relax, right?
It is a mistake not to mention the shop's coffee ranging from Arabica, to Robusta to Moka priced from VND32,000 and other milk shakes, smoothies and tea. Food ranges from fried potatoes to noodles and rice - priced from VND25,000.
If you are looking for an escape for an hour or two make your way to Chuong Gio. Maybe the cafe itself means nothing to you but after one visit it will have a special place in your mind as you let all your anxieties vaporize into the air. The beauty of the artworks and warmth of the coffee shop will stay with you long after you leave.
Chuong Gio Cafe is located at 386/5i Le Van Sy Street, District 3, HCMC.
Source: thesaigontimes.vn
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