In particular was one of the gentlemen we spoke to at the start of village, who told us about how the project came to be.
Nhan himself, a Ho Chi Minh City native, moved and ended up staying in Da Nang to be a part of this project.
His excitement was so contagious we couldn’t help but get excited with him.
After talking to Nhan for a few minutes, he volunteered to take us around and tell us more about the works. That was an absolute treat!
Hooray for amazing volunteers!
This is purely a community initiative with neighborhood people volunteering their time, services and products to the cause.
It’s not just about walking around and looking at pretty street art either.
The village also features an arts and crafts area for those wanting to explore their own creative side. You will have the choice of painting a nón lá (traditional Vietnamese leaf hat) or theater mask. Don’t want to get your hands dirty? That’s fine too, you can simply pick a souvenir to take with you.
The food area showcases Da Nang food and those cooking are happy to chat and answer any questions while they cook your dish. The dishes are simple, fresh and tasty with decent variety for everyone to enjoy.
What is great about the food area too is that the murals in the courtyard are courtesy of the neighborhood kids. Turns out they are just as talented as their adult mentors.At the moment, the alleys are functioning roads. There is a fair bit of scooter traffic zipping up and down so it pays to be vigilant.