As a communist country, Vietnam is officially an atheist state. Even so, most Vietnamese are not atheists, but believe in a combination of three religions: Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Added to these are the customs and practice of spirit worship and ancestor veneration.Minority religions practiced in Vietnam include Christianity, Hinduism, Cao Dai, and Hoa Hao. […]
Category Archives: Viet Nam
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Vietnam is a country founded in legends. Millennia of invasions and conflicts have shaped Vietnamese culture into what you see today. To help you fully appreciate the attractions and culture you’ll encounter in Vietnam, here’s a brief overview of the notable time periods and figures in the nation’s history, as well as specific suggestions for […]
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The Mong (or H’mong) have a population of more than 558,000 inhabitants living in concentration in the highland regions of the provinces: Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Yen Bai, Lai Chau, Son La, Cao Bang and Nghe An. They have other names: Mong Do (White Mong). Mong Lenh (Variegated Mong, Mono Si (Red Mong), […]
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Cheo (popular opera):Cheo is an original synthesis of folk songs, dance, and narration. There is a close interchange between the performers and the spectators. The words of the play are imbued with the lyricism of folk songs, proverbs and popular sayings. A cheo play could be put on stage in a large theatre, but it also could […]
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Mist covering the valleys almost year-round leads to its name “City of Eternal Spring”Located in Lam Dong province, about 200km northeast of Ho Chi Minh City, Dalat used to be the playground of the French in Indochina. There are many villas where can enjoy the slightly cooler air of the mountain and thus escape the […]
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Located 350km from Hanoi in the Northwest Vietnam, the heart of a beautiful valley about thirty kilometers from the Chinese border, Sapa is a former resort of the colonial era dating back from 1922. Surrounded by mountains that the French had nicknamed “Tonkin Alps”, Sapa is dominated by the Vietnam peak: Mount FanxipanSapa is one […]
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Oh, the Mother Nature treats Vietnam so well, blessing it with a bunch of stunning beaches across the country you could never imagine. Unfortunately, a majority of travelers tend to overlook Vietnam’s beaches and flock to Thailand or Indonesia. Ignoring the chance to unwind on white soft sandy beaches with transparent water is a huge […]
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Vietnamese, to talk about the country, we say “Đất nước Việt Nam” – “Vietnamese Earth and Water”, suggesting the major role of river and the delta in everyday lifeFantastic MekongThe Delta has very varied landscapes: rice field with shady coconut groves, mangrove and deciduous forests, antique villages with craft activities and even traditional industries (fruit […]
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Located of the southwest coast, in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc is the largest island of Vietnam. It is possible to access by boat from Rach Gia (5h) or Ha Tien (4h), many prefer to fly from Ho Chi Minh City (45min)Phu Quoc Island, also known as Jade Island because of its natural resources […]
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Ha Giang, 300km from Hanoi, is located at the highest altitude in Vietnam. This province is surrounded by Cao Bang, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cain and Yen Bai. It shares a border with China in the North. Ha Giang is a charming region of character and an important cultural site where live 20 ethnic minorities, including […]