Taking home a" non la" - that is, to take a piece of Vietnam
“Non la” (translated as “conical hat”) is not only a normal hat, but also one of Vietnam’s symbols of charm.
Ethnic groups add more colour to Vietnamese culture
Vietnam is a culturally diversified nation with 54 ethnic groups with multiple customs and traditions. Each group has its own unique costume character, that adds more colour to Vietnamese Culture...
A glance at Vietnamese clothing
Vietnam has always been praised for the spirits against aggressive war by foreigners. However, the nation is also the diversified culture cradle, one of which is the traditional custom beauty.
Ao Yem, the indispensable dress of ancient girls
Looking back into the historic development of national dress, Vietnam not only has “Ao Dai” but also “Ao Yem” – the indispensable dress of ancient girls.
Guoc Moc (Sole sisters) for the Vietnamese
Guoc Moc is footwear that imbued with symbolic meaning for Vietnamese people...
Vietnamese Lunar New Year
The festival is the best epitomizes Vietnam's cultural identity
Doan Ngo Festival (Tết Đoan Ngọ)
"Doan Ngo Festival”, also called “Tết giết sâu bọ” (translated as Festival for “Killing the persons’ inner insects”), is the second most significant festival (to the Lunar New Year Tet Holiday) of Vietnam.
Ancestor worship
Ancestor worship has been said that the Vietnamese believe in the dead, while the Occidentals believe only in death.
Funeral ceremony
"The sense of the dead is that of the final", says a Vietnamese proverb, implying that funeral ceremonies must be solemnly organized.
Full moon (Mid-Autumn) Festival
Tet Trung Thu, as it is known in Vietnam, or the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival as we refer to in foreign countries, is a wonderful, ancient festival that revolves around children.
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