Category Archives: Viet Nam

Religion In Viet Nam

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. […]

VietNam Histoire

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 […]

VIETNAMESE TRADITIONAL THEATRE

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 […]

Sapa – a pearl in the mountains

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 […]

Beautiful Beaches in Central Vietnam

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 […]

MEKONG DELTA REGION

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 […]