Little Hanoi, Next Generation — a photography exhibition about the second generation of Vietnamese in Czechia
Portraits of the second Vietnamese generation in Czechia. An exhibition about identity, roots, and finding one's own voice between two worlds.
Who are we,
when we are »next«?
The project loosely follows a 2008 photographic series documenting the Vietnamese community in Prague. Eighteen years later, the next generation introduces itself — those who have been growing up between two cultures since childhood.
Štěpánka Stein and Vendy Mlejnská captured more than seventy stylised portraits. The medallion texts were written by Thuy Duong Nguyen Trinh.
“The second generation always has it harder than the first. They didn't choose their lives — they were born into them, and now they have to deal with it. How they're managing, you'll see in this exhibition.” — Hynek Kmoníček, former Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Vietnam
Prague,
June 18 — July 11, 2026
Three accompanying events run alongside the main exhibition. For admission to the exhibition itself, select the “Main exhibition” ticket. For an accompanying-programme event, select that specific event — an accompanying-event ticket usually includes admission to the main exhibition as well.
76
journeys between
two worlds.
Pick someone you'd like to get to know. Every story is available in three language versions.
Browse all
From the first vision
to a touring exhibition.
An original photographic series documenting the Vietnamese community in Prague, presented at the Mánes exhibition hall. A quiet document of the first generation.
The new realisation team's first meeting at the Czech Centres headquarters in Prague. We piece together ideas for a loose continuation, refine the concept, and search for a name.
A public introduction of the project and an invitation for young Vietnamese to take part.
The exhibition opened for the first time as part of Hanoi Photo Biennale '25 and drew attention from both the general public and professional photographers. The chairman of the Czech Senate, Mr Miloš Vystrčil, visited as well during his official trip to Vietnam.
PastThe exhibition finally arrives in Prague — its home stop. Come experience it for yourself! Holešovická tržnice, Hall 11.
Now onWho's
behind it.
Production in Prague
- Duc Anh Lelead coordinator, Viet Up
- Hoang Long Phanmarketing coordinator, DCG
- Bao Nhi Dosocial media, Viet Up
- Barbora Bečicováevent coordinator, Viet Up
- Dana Brabcovádirector, Czech Centres Hanoi
- Anna Puklovácoordinator, Czech Centres Prague
Without them,
none of this would happen.
Prague 2026
The exhibition is realised with the financial support of the Municipal District of Prague 7.
Photo production took place in Hanoi with the support of
How to
find us.
- Address
- Holešovická tržnice (Holešovice Market Hall), Hall 11Bubenské nábřeží 306/13, Prague 7
- Dates and opening hours
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- Transport
- Public transportTrams 1, 12, 14, 25, 34 — stop “Holešovická tržnice”. Night line 93. From Vltavská metro (line C) about a 6-minute walk.
- By car
- Paid parking available on site.More info here.
- Admission
- Main exhibition 100 CZK · Accompanying programme 200 CZKStudents 16–17: 60 CZK / 150 CZK. Children under 15, seniors 65+, ZTP card holders: free. Online via GoOut.
- Accessibility
- The exhibition space is wheelchair accessible.
- Pets
- Pets are not allowed inside the exhibition.Thank you for visiting the exhibition without them.
Frequently
asked questions.
When and where is the Little Hanoi, Next Generation exhibition held in Prague?
The exhibition runs from 18 June to 11 July 2026 at Holešovická tržnice, Hall 11 (Bubenské nábřeží 306/13, Prague 7). Open Monday to Friday 13:00–20:00 and weekends 11:00–18:00.
How much is admission and where can I buy tickets?
Tickets are sold online via GoOut. Main exhibition: adults 100 CZK, students/youth 16–17 60 CZK, children under 15 and seniors 65+ and ZTP card holders free. Accompanying events (Meetup, Story Night, U Nguyenů): adults 200 CZK, students 150 CZK, children, seniors and ZTP free. A ticket to an accompanying event usually includes admission to the main exhibition.
How do I get to Holešovická tržnice for the exhibition?
The exhibition is in Hall 11 of Holešovická tržnice (Bubenské nábřeží 306/13, Prague 7). Public transport: trams 1, 12, 14, 25 and 34 — stop “Holešovická tržnice”. Night line 93. From Vltavská metro (line C) about a 6-minute walk. By car: paid parking inside the market grounds.
In what languages are the exhibition and online stories available?
Both the exhibition and the accompanying texts are trilingual: Czech, Vietnamese and English. All 76 portraits and stories are also available online at lhng.cz/pribehy in all three language versions.
Is the exhibition space wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Hall 11 of Holešovická tržnice is fully wheelchair accessible and welcoming to visitors with limited mobility, wheelchair users and prams.
Can I bring a dog or other pets to the exhibition?
Pets are not allowed. Thank you for understanding — we're protecting the space and the staged photographs for everyone.
Is the exhibition suitable for children and families?
Yes, the exhibition is suitable for all ages and children under 15 enter free. It can be especially engaging for older children and teenagers — many of the people portrayed belong to their generation and open up themes of identity, family and finding one's own path.
What's the accompanying programme to the exhibition?
Alongside the main exhibition we are preparing three accompanying events, all 18:00–22:00 at Holešovická tržnice: 19 June 2026 Meetup with a panel discussion (moderated by Thuy Duong Trinh, music by Slávek Pham and Minh Mii), 24 June 2026 Story Night with personal stories from the people portrayed, and 2 July 2026 two interactive theatrical pieces — „U Nguyenů“ and „Strejda Nguyen na návštěvě“.
How many portraits and stories does the exhibition include?
The exhibition presents more than 70 stylised portraits and 76 personal stories of the second generation of Vietnamese in Czechia. Photographs by Štěpánka Stein and Vendy Mlejnská; the medallion texts are by Thuy Duong Nguyen Trinh.
What is the Little Hanoi, Next Generation exhibition about?
Little Hanoi, Next Generation is a photography exhibition capturing the second generation of Vietnamese living in Czechia — young people who grew up here between two cultures. More than 70 stylised portraits are accompanied by personal stories about identity, roots, relationships with parents and finding one's own voice between Vietnamese and Czech culture.
What does “Next Generation” mean in the exhibition title?
The project loosely continues the 2008 photographic series Little Hanoi, presented at the Mánes exhibition hall, which documented the first generation of the Vietnamese community in Prague. Eighteen years on, their children take the stage — a generation born in Czechia or who arrived as small children. A second generation that didn't choose to grow up between two worlds; they were born into them.
Who organises the exhibition and who are the authors?
Photographs are by Štěpánka Stein and Vendy Mlejnská; the medallion texts are by Thuy Duong Nguyen Trinh. The Prague edition is produced by the Viet Up association in cooperation with Czech Centres in Prague and Hanoi, the Viet Cast podcast and Digital Creative Group. The exhibition is held under the auspices of the President of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Miloš Vystrčil, and the Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Czech Republic, H.E. Duong Hoai Nam. The project's general partner is ČSOB.
Where has the exhibition been shown before?
The premiere took place in November 2025 in Hanoi as part of Hanoi Photo Biennale '25, with the chairman of the Czech Senate Miloš Vystrčil among the visitors during his official visit to Vietnam. After Hanoi, the exhibition is shown in Prague for the first time — the city where many of the stories began.