A Tet party with a purpose: sound, art and giving back

As Tet approaches, there is a familiar rhythm around Hanoi. Cupboards get cleared out, spare toys and clothes resurface, and the city gently shifts into a more generous, communal mood (in theroy at least). This Saturday that instinct takes a particularly fun form at Bevvy Bar in Tay Ho, where music, art and good intentions come together for a charity fundraiser in support of the My Duc Humane Shelter and Orphanage.

The idea is simple: gather useful donations, raise some funds, and turn it into a proper night out while you are at it. Expect an art sale, raffle prizes with prizes from Mystics, BoomBox, Dong Chi and NYC Pizza, fire performances, and a line-up of DJs and live performers who know how to keep bodies moving without taking things too seriously.

Behind the scenes, the night is organized by Marijke Tymbios, who has been quietly running these charity events for more than a year, working directly with the My Duc Humane Shelter and Orphanage, a non-government-funded home supporting adults and children with disabilities. Donations collected on the night range from everyday essentials to raffle prizes and artwork, helping cover practical needs through a direct connection with the shelter’s management.

“For me, it’s about bringing people together and creating a bridge between Tay Ho and My Duc. Luckily this event I have had a huge help, my co-organizer Dom Paterson put in a lot of the hard yards. He’s has been fantastic to work with” Tymbios says. “When friends come together, have a good time and give back at the same time, it shows the level of care and awareness that exists in the community.”

Alongside the music, the night also features live performances, fire dancers, an art workshop, and a raffle supported by local businesses. It is deliberately informal, playful and social, with the focus on keeping things accessible while letting generosity do the work in the background.

At the heart of the night is a special collaboration led by Hanoi HiFi, the local sound-system collective founded by One Nayton. If you have spent any time around Hanoi’s dub and bass scene, you will know the crew and you will definitely know the rig. This is physical, warm, chest-level sound, built for listening and feeling, not just dancing.

Hanoi HiFi founder One Nayton in his element.

“For us, sound systems are not really about volume, they are about presence,” says One Nayton. “When music feels physical, people slow down, listen properly, and connect. That felt like the right energy to bring into a charity night, especially around Tet.”

On the decks and mic, One Nayton teams up with South London’s Zak Azeez of The Gratoners for a roots, dub and soul-inflected session designed to lift spirits rather than melt faces. Elsewhere in the evening, expect a rotating cast of DJs, performers and a crowd that is there for the vibe as much as the cause.

And the cause is a meaningful one. The shelter supports residents through very practical, everyday needs, from baby supplies and clothing to medical items, school materials and household essentials. Alongside fundraising on the night, organisers are encouraging guests to bring along useful new or gently used items to donate directly.

Donations welcome.

In other words, come for the music and stay for the buzz that you have done something a bit useful.

If you are looking for a way to ease into Tet with good sound, good people and a bit of goodwill baked in, this feels like a pretty strong option.

Tet Fest Charity Fundraiser
Saturday, January 31, from 6pm
Bevvy Bar & BBQ, 106 Quang An, Tay Ho, Hanoi
Music, art, raffle and donations
All proceeds and contributions go to the My Duc Humane Shelter and Orphanage

Photos courtesy of Hanoi HiFi.