Activity

ANNOUNCEMENT OF 7-SEAS WORKSHOP AND FIELD TRIP 2023

06-08 NOVEMBER 2023, HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM

Dear 7-SEAS participants and those who may be interested,

 On behalf of Institute of Geophysics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (IGP, VAST) and University of Science - VNUHCM, we are pleased to invite you very cordially to attend the 7-SEAS (Seven SouthEast Asian Studies) Workshop, which will be held from 06 to 08 November 2023 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The major objectives of the workshop are to (1) discuss 7-SEAS activities, including recent experiments and campaigns, (2) overview global and regional networks, for instance, NASA/AERONET and MPLNET, and (3) to report other related regional/local studies in SEA. Meanwhile, the workshop will bring together experts who are interested in pursuing the 7-SEAS project and wish to make definitive plans for research and deployment in the coming years. All participants of previous 7-SEAS activities, and researchers and program managers from environment sciences/studies, meteorology, atmospheric chemistry/physics, remote sensing and instrumentation, are encouraged to participate. The meeting will be in the form of a workshop rather than a scientific conference, with active discussions on the data related to Southeast Asian (including western Pacific) atmospheric environment, and planning for remote sensing, modeling and field research. We would expect you to present your research results and propose your ideas for further collaborations in future activities in the framework of 7-SEAS project. We are sending you the Registration and Hotel Reservation Form, and the tentative agenda. If you decide to attend the workshop and wish to present your results/activities, please let us know. The presentation title should be sent to Dr. Nguyen Ly Sy Phu via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than 30 September 2023. Please distribute this announcement to those who may be interested. For further questions and suggestions, please feel free to contact Dr. Nguyen Ly Sy Phu.

General Information

Workshop schedule

Day 1 – Monday, 06 November 2023

9:00 - 12:00:   Opening ceremony, Network/Data reports

13:30 - 17:30:  Network/Data reports, 7-SEAS planning

18:00 - 21:00:  Welcome party

Day 2 – Tuesday, 07 November 2023

9:00 - 12:00:   7-SEAS planning and summary

13:30 - 17:30:  HCMUS exhibition and City tour

Day 3 – Wednesday, 8 November

Technical excursion

Coordinators:

Dr. Nguyen Xuan-Anh

Institute of Geophysics, Hanoi, Vietnam

Office: +84-437562801; E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Assoc. Prof. To Thi Hien

Faculty of Environment, University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Tel/Fax: 84-8-38304379; E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Local Contact

Dr. Nguyen Ly Sy Phu

Faculty of Environment, University of Science, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Cell phone: 0969052305; E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Registration form: You can find here.

Link1: Registration form_2023 - Nikko Hotel

Link2: Registration form_2023 - Queen Ann

Workshop Venues: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Sponsors

Hotel

Hotel Nikko Saigon, No.235, Nguyen Van Cu Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City,Vietnam. Tel: +84.28 39257777. It is about 5-10 minute walk from the hotel to the workshop Venues. https://hotelnikkosaigon.com.vn/

Queen Ann Hotel, 86-88 Bui Thi Xuan Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Tel: +84 283 9259 001. It is about 10-15 minute walk from the hotel to the workshop Venues. https://www.queenannhotelvn.com/vi/

Currency

The unit of currency is Vietnam Dong (VND). The current exchange rate is about US$1 to 24,200 VND. Foreign currency can be exchanged at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport upon arrival or at designated banks and hotels.

Electricity and Water

Electricity current in Vietnam is 220V AC, 50 Hz. Water served for guests at hotels and restaurants is either distilled or boiled. Tap water is not suggested for direct drinking.

Transportation between Tan Son Nhat International Airport and Hotels

a. Airport Taxi

A comfortable and convenient way to get to the Hotel. It costs you no more than US$15, and takes about 25 min. Please show the taxi driver below the address of Hotel Nikko Saigon and Queen Ann Hotel.

b. For those who receive the travel support, please keep the taxi receipt for later reimbursement.

 City tour

At Cu Chi Tunnels

Departure to the Cu Chi tunnel, discover the hidden underground world of the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn how the Vietnamese people survived the harsh conditions of the War.

·         Upon arrival, watch a documentary film (only showed in this place)

·         Experience the thrill of crawling into the tunnels

·         Visit underground bunkers (meeting rooms, hospitals, ammunitions, etc.)

·         See the collection of guns and traps, enormous size of bomb crater

·         See Hoang Cam smokeless kitchen where you can understand how the soliders hide smoke.

·         Then you have a rest, enjoy boiled tapioca with sesame salt. This is the delicious and attractive dishes of Cu Chi Tunnels 

After Cu Chi Tunnel, we go ahead to My Tho and have lunch at Con restaurants.

At Mekong Delta

·         Arriving at Thoi Son Islet, visit Honey Bee farm & taste special hot tea from the farm.

·         Take a walking to visit a small village, visit orchards, learn about the typical activities of the Southern garden culture, enjoy Southern Vietnamese chamber music Don Ca Tai Tu, and taste some seasonal fruits.

·         Explore The Mekong River's small canals by rowing sampan.

·         Finally, we will visit the Coconut Candy factory - a famous specialty of Ben Tre, discover how to make coconut candy and try some, ride a horse-drawn carriage on the village road to see the orchards, coconut gardens and observe the local lifestyle.

·         Drive back HCMC late afternoon. End of the tour.