Vietnam Culture

Customs And Etiquette

No matter where you are traveling, common sense begs that you be polite, considerate, and patient. But in Vietnam this is especially important, and even a simple smile goes a long way. In a country where ...more

Food And Drink

Trendy kitchens from Los Angeles to London have recently gone Vietnamese in a major way. One wonders what took them so long. A tantalizing fusion of different ethnic cuisines, Vietnamese food has it ...more

The Arts

History. Vietnam’s greatest writer is universally recognized as Nguy[n Du, who wrote Truy_n Ki]u (Tale of Kieu), an epic in verse. Truy_n Ki]u is about the tragic life of an aristocratic woman, and ...more

Sports And Recreation

It may be hot, but nothing can keep the Vietnamese from upholding H· Chí Minh’s high standard of physical fitness. Uncle Ho was a major advocate of exercise and sports, and ever since he came to ...more

Holidays And Festivals

Whether they’re burning incense for souls of the deceased, reenacting the military prowess of historic heroes and heroines, praying to spirits on high, or simply embracing life and one another, the ...more

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