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Vietnam Art & Craft, Vietnam Overview
Vietnam is a country rich in handicraft products, thanks to the
hardworking, dexterous, and creative qualities of the Vietnamese
people. For a very long time, handicraft products have been a source of
culturalpride and a source of income for the people. As the varieties
of handicraft products are too numerous to be fully introduced, only a
few typical items and their sources are mentioned here. Vietnam is a country rich in handicraft products, thanks to the
hardworking, dexterous, and creative qualities of the Vietnamese
people. For a very long time, handicraft products have been a source of
culturalpride and a source of income for the people. As the varieties
of handicraft products are too numerous to be fully introduced, only a
few typical items and their sources are mentioned here.
Woven tapestries and tho cam handbags are unique works from the skilled
hands of...
Vietnam Climate
In the north, the rainy season is from August until November. Typhoons
are frequent, but not too much of a problem. The north can be quite
chilly in winter (Dec. - Feb.).. In the north, the rainy season is from August until November. Typhoons
are frequent, but not too much of a problem. The north can be quite
chilly in winter (Dec. - Feb.).
The climate in the Delta is sub-equatorial with two main seasons. The
wet season lasts from May to October with short downpours occurring
almost every day. The dry season lasts from November to April with the
last three months of this period being very hot and humid.
Annual rainfall for the South is...
Vietnam General Information, Vietnam Overview
According to archaeological discoveries made at Do Mountain, it is
believed that life in Vietnam began as far back as 300,000 years ago.
Officially, the history of Vietnam stretches back 4,000 years when it
was founded by the Hung Kings. It was then named Van Lang. When
speaking upon the history of Vietnam, it is important to note the large
role played by the French in Vietnam. It began in.... According to archaeological discoveries made at Do Mountain, it is
believed that life in Vietnam began as far back as 300,000 years ago.
Officially, the history of Vietnam stretches back 4,000 years when it
was founded by the Hung Kings. It was then named Van Lang. When
speaking upon the history of Vietnam, it is important to note the large
role played by the French in Vietnam. It began in 1858, when the French
took over Danang in southern Vietnam. Over time, more and more
...
Vietnam Geography
Located in South East Asia, Vietnam starts to emerge as a major tourist
attraction. Vietnam has two main cities, the political capital Hanoi
and the economic capital Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon).. Located in South East Asia, Vietnam starts to emerge as a major tourist
attraction. Vietnam has two main cities, the political capital Hanoi
and the economic capital Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon).
Square Miles : 125,138 square miles (325,359 sq. km)
Borders : 2,386 miles (3,841km) total, bordering the countries of Cambodia
(west), Laos (west) and China (north).
Coastline : 2,153 miles (3,466km) excluding islands.The coastline...
Vietnam History
From the 1st to the 6th centuries, the south of what is now Vietnam was
part of the Indianised kingdom of Funan. The Hindu kingdom of Champa
appeared around present-day Danang in the late 2nd century and had
spread south to what is now Nha Trang by the 8th century. The Chinese
conquered the Red River Delta in the 2nd century and their 1000-year
rule, marked by tenacious Vietnamese resistance and repeated
rebellions, ended in 938 AD when Ngo Quyen vanquished the Chinese
armies at the Bach Dang River.. From the 1st to the 6th centuries, the south of what is now Vietnam was
part of the Indianised kingdom of Funan. The Hindu kingdom of Champa
appeared around present-day Danang in the late 2nd century and had
spread south to what is now Nha Trang by the 8th century. The Chinese
conquered the Red River Delta in the 2nd century and their 1000-year
rule, marked by tenacious Vietnamese resistance and repeated
rebellions, ended in 938 AD when Ngo Quyen vanquished the Chinese
armies at the...
Vietnam Language
The Vietnamese language belongs to a language group which was
established a long time ago in East Asia. Changes in material
conditions over many centuries and the increasing demands of cultural
life have influenced the Vietnamese language.. The Vietnamese language belongs to a language group which was
established a long time ago in East Asia. Changes in material
conditions over many centuries and the increasing demands of cultural
life have influenced the Vietnamese language.
While adopting many elements of the Chinese language, the Vietnamese
people changed many Chinese words, gradually creating Han-Viet
(Chinese-Vietnamese) which incorporated purely Vietnamese words.
"Vietnamization" not only applied to...
Vietnam People & Culture
The vast majority of the population is Vietnamese with minute
percentages of Chinese. The Viet culture originated on the delta of the
Red River and the Ma River where the Viet people cultivated paddy
fields. They led a simple farming life in small villages, usually
living around a communal house.. The vast majority of the population is Vietnamese with minute
percentages of Chinese. The Viet culture originated on the delta of the
Red River and the Ma River where the Viet people cultivated paddy
fields. They led a simple farming life in small villages, usually
living around a communal house.
Today the people living in the countryside follow this lifestyle. The
Viet people are influenced by Confucianism, in particular the principle
of respect for their elders. In spite of...
Vietnam Custom & Habits
The Custom of Chewing Betel and Areca Nuts: According to the
legend, this custom was popularized during the Hung Vuong Era, and
closely follows the famous fairy tale of the "Story of the Betel and
Areca Nut". A quid of betel consists of four materials: an areca leaf
(sweet taste), betel bark (hot taste), a chay root (bitter taste), and
hydrated lime (pungent taste). The custom of chewing betel nut is
unique to Vietnam. Old health books claim that "chewing betel and areca
nut makes the mouth fragrant, decreases bad tempers, and makes
digesting food easy". A quid of betel makes people become closer and
more openhearted. At any wedding ceremony, there must be a dish of
betel and areca nut, which people can share as they enjoy the special
occasion.. The Custom of Chewing Betel and Areca Nuts: According to the
legend, this custom was popularized during the Hung Vuong Era, and
closely follows the famous fairy tale of the "Story of the Betel and
Areca Nut". A quid of betel consists of four materials: an areca leaf
(sweet taste), betel bark (hot taste), a chay root (bitter taste), and
hydrated lime (pungent taste). The custom of chewing betel nut is
unique to Vietnam. Old health books claim that "chewing betel and areca
nut makes...
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