HCM CITY (VNS)  — The Spirit of Christmas fair will be held at the Villa Song Saigon in District 2 on Saturday. The event will include a magic show, kids' art workshops, a cooking contest, a fashion show and a silent auction to raise funds for Thien Binh Orphanage in Dong Nai Province.

The fair will be held from 3pm to 7pm. Tickets are VND400,000 for adults, and free for children. For advance booking, contact christmas2014shoppingfair@villasong.com.

The non-governmental organisation Loreto, a children's charity dedicated to offering educational opportunities for underprivileged and disabled students, will host a Christmas Market and Music Night at Cargo Bar on December 12.

The market, to be held from 4pm to 9pm, features festive gifts and items, food and drinks, and raffles and auctions.

A concert featuring singer Thanh Bui and artists from Soul Music Academy will begin at 9.30pm.

Entry to the market is a donation. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit children who live in remote areas.

For more information on entrance, contact trangle@loretovietnam.org, or call (08) 39106364 or 01214414153. — VNS