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HCMC New concept store in Thao Dien OTHER SERVICES Diabolo, a well known brand that designs furniture in the vintage style of the 1950s and 1960s, has launched its first showroom in Vietnam - Diabolo Square. Diabolo Square is a special world of contemporary decoration and design. This space has over 500 square meters to accommodate its collection of furniture, lighting, tableware, home textiles, etc. conceptualized by major European interior designers and crafted in Vietnam. HCMC VIETNAM HOUSE D esigner Vo Trong Nghia, a talented architect, is well-known for his bamboo works. His concept, Vietnam House is an excellent place for lovers of sightseeing and discover Saigon's traditional craft village culture. Vietnam House features 50 souvenir booths and 12 mini production sites representing the 12 major crafts of the country; bamboo and rattan, sedge and water hyacinth, ceramics, carpentry, lacquering, embroidery, stone sculpting, weaving, paper crafting, painting, and metal crafts. There is an outdoor section for visitors to learn and make crafts themselves. Don't miss the chance to enjoy traditional music performances scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Spanning an area of 2,300m2 near the Saigon River, Vietnam House is where foreign customers and investors can get an overview of classic Vietnamese handicraft products. (VIETNAM HOUSE *187 Nguyen Van Huong, Thao Dien Ward, Dist. 2, HCMC) HANOI Gifts for art lovers Actress Luong Giang has reopened her large and art gallery for lovers of paintings. With an area of 120m2, Megan Gallery showcases more than 40 paintings from genres such as lacquering, varnishing, do paper, watercolor, and enameled painting by Vinh Co, Nguyen Xuan Tiep, Pham Binh Chuong, Herry Quy Kien, The Anh, Hoang Ha Tung, Phan Bach, Luong Giang, Do Huu Triet, Tran Lien, and Khanh 52 TRAVELLIVE Hung. In addition, the gallery exhibits unique sculptures and ceramics. Megan Gallery promises to be the destination of both amateur and professional artists who love artworks and aesthetic beauty. (MEGAN GALLERY *30-32 Hoa Ma, Hanoi) HANOI A new Thai interior center in Hanoi Index Living Mall, the leading Specialty Mall for Home Furnishing in Thailand has opened an outlet in Hanoi. Spanning an area of more than 5,000m2, the Index Living Mall in Times City is divided into separated areas. The home-däcor area has introduced a selection of house furnishing items from glassware and cookware to statues and paintings, as well as model living spaces. The mattress area showcases latex mattresses, spring mattress, and other products like pillows and blankets. The kids's corner displays colorful wardrobes, tables, chairs, Diabolo Square is intentionally to be an open space full of natural light. Diabolo Square also aims at becoming the best place for events, to introduce more talented artists and designers. (DIABOLO SQUARE *10 Tran Ngoc Dien, An Phu, Thao Dien, Dist. 2, HCMC) and beds for children at all ages. Index Living Mall in Times City also has a one-price area with hundreds of convenience products. (INDEX LIVING MALL *B1 floor, Vincom Megamall Times City, 458 Minh Khai, Hanoi *Website: www. indexlivingmall.com/vn)