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Tết Trung Thu in Saigon: 5 things to do with your children
Drums in the street, lanterns on every corner, and nobody to explain why. Here are five outings to do with your children in Saigon: real addresses, most of them free, all of them open to everyone.
French International School Boule & Billes Appoints Stéphane Chatelin as Head of Primary Education
After 21 years with the Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris and then a career as a teacher and school leader in French Guiana, Stéphane Chatelin becomes Head of Primary Education across both campuses, alongside founders Yen Thu and Thierry Fernandez. His priority for the year: one consistent educational framework on both campuses, closer ties with families, and close attention to each child’s needs.
CANDLE CONCERT – APRIL 14
Candlelight concert at French International School Boule & Billes on April 14, 2026.
Starts at 6:00 p.m. (doors open 5:30 p.m.).
Features student performances and a guest artist (former student), with music from classical (Bach, Mozart, Chopin) to modern (Hans Zimmer, Lady Gaga).
Free entry (donations optional) supporting the artist and school fund.
Drinks available. Open to everyone.