Housewarming: A British Vietnamese Home

Pop in for the premiere of the short film Roast Pork, by Andy Hoang & Macy Trieu-Dingle. A fashion film documentary celebrating South-East Asian culture and tradition in London.

The story follows a UK-based Vietnamese family as they gather for dinner at their local Asian restaurant, capturing the contrast between generations. At the heart of the family is the grandmother, who endured the hardships of fleeing as a refugee. Now, as she watches the younger generation thrive, she navigates the vibrant, often chaotic, dynamics that come with their growth.

Cast are dressed in a blend of fashion brands from both London and Italian designers all influenced by Vietnamese culture.

Writer: Macy Trieu-Dingle

Director: Macy Trieu-Dingle & Andy Hoang

Executive Producer: Andy Hoang & Macy Trieu-Dingle

Home Grown / CỘI RỄ: VƯỜN NHA

What significance does tending a home garden have for London’s Vietnamese community? What can we learn about belonging, home and culture from London’s Vietnamese gardens?

Join four young people as they explore London’s Vietnamese home gardens with the people who tend them, unearthing the stories and meanings behind this work.

Duration: 10 minutes, looped

With English and Vietnamese voices and subtitles.

Enjoy a curated playlist by DJ and curator Cường Minh Bá Phạm, aka Phambinho.

Learn and play this traditional game with Four Winds Mahjong Club. Try your hand at the centuries-old game, often played with family and community. All levels welcome!

Learn how to create one of Vietnam’s most iconic street food dishes: Fried Spring Rolls, known in the Northern region of Vietnam as nem rán!

Get hands-on experience preparing and rolling two spring rolls using the iconic clear rice paper wrappers (bánh tráng). The filling will include a plant-based mix of carrots, kohlrabi, wood ear mushrooms, and glass noodles (typically, meat is used, but we’re keeping it plant-based this time)!

The rolls will then be fried and served with a flavorful fish sauce vinaigrette—a perfect treat for a chilly Lunar New Year.

Explore the seven newest period rooms in our Rooms Through Time in this curator-led tour. Discover the personal stories, objects and process of curating the gallery, including A Terraced House in 2024 which will be dressed to celebrate Tết.

Available on the night, browse kamipaper’s unique handmade blank notebooks crafted from upcycled materials, alongside upcycled sewn creations and self-published zines

Our popular Museum shop will be open all night offering a range of homeware, books and trinkets. Shop at your leisure for favourites such as Vietcentric Spices or get yourself a copy of East Side Voices: Essays celebrating East and Southeast Asian identity.