vietnam
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CambodiaChina Laos
Socialist Republic of VietnamHoang Sa IslandsTruong Sa IslandsPhu Quoc IslandCon Dao IslandMainland VietnamHanoi
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Geography329,560 sq km Population85,262,356 (July 2007 est.)LanguageVietnamese Ethnic groupsKinh (Viet) 86.2%& 53 others 13.8%CapitalHanoi Administrative divisions58 provinces and municipalitiesIndependence day2 September (1945)
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Sapa
Hanoi (the capital)
Ha Long Bay
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Hue
Da Nang
Tay Nguyen
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Da Lat
Phan Thiet
Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon)
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peopleOne nation, 54 ethnics
_ 54 ethnics , Kinh : 90%+_ traditional costume: ao dai & non la_ culture: hybrid of eastern and western, and turn it into something our own_ life of rapid development yet peaceful
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85 million people54 ethnic groups1 nation
With a population of more than 80 million people, Viet Nam is home to 54 different ethnic groups, which create a diverse culture.
The Viet (Kinh) people account for 87% of the country's population who predominantly live in the low land areas. The other 53 ethnic minority groups, amounting to over 8 million people, are scattered over mountainous areas covering two-thirds of the country's territory.
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o di (long dress) is the essence of the Vietnamese women.It is an elegant, yet demure garment
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Nn l (palm-leaf conical hat).
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Under influences of Chinese culture and Western culture, so have Vietnamese adopted the Western elegance and Eastern grace.
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Recent years, we have achieved rapid Industrialization and modernization
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The peaceful pace of life and intimate social interaction seem to remain unchanged over time.
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Landscape & scenery
_ location++ one of the wonders ( mountains within the sea)_ Unesco ranking for new 7 wonders_ a special tourist attraction, amount of tourists14
Ha Long Bay
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Sapa
Nha Trang
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Foods & drinksUnity of Different Areas
_ our cuisine is part of our essence. Reflecting the vietnamese life and belief _ various in types and tastes_ fresh and healthy ^^_ list up some courses_ th vui tao nh of vietnamese _ process of making and enjoying tea >>> drink(though we cannot show you all the greatness of vnese tea yet we try to give u a brief experience..) >> Next
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NorthHa Noi Pho (Ha Noi Rice Noodle)
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CentralBun Bo Hue (Hue Beef Rice Vermicelli)
SouthCom Tam Sai Gon (Sai Gon broken rice)
Lotus TeaPurity and grace
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Vietnamese Lotus Tea - a spirit that has rooted deeply in every single Vietnameses soul.
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Vietnamese traditional family meal delicious and heart-warming
And many more
culture & festivalsLunar New Year Tt
_ mixture of culture >> many kinds of festival_ yet the most important celebration in vietnam is Tet >>> we just finish TET in vn >> giving you some experience of the lunar new year._ Description::: . duration >> an t gia nh. Preparation :: before tet- the busiest period in the year: selling and buying, flower market & color, esp. traditional flowers (o, mai) . New year eve: most important time of the year. Offering :: all the essence of culture. Greeting new year, farewell old year. Buds picking . Fire cracker > change to gathering. 3 days of Tet: quiet , gether with family , lucky money, go to pray, xin ch.
Flower Banh chungGreeting new yearGo to pray27
Tt (or New Lunar Years Eve) is one of the most significant uniqueness in Vietnamese culture.
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Crowded street in Hanoi as the New Lunar Years comingPeople always try to go back to their families, and the streets and markets are often overcrowded as this occasion comes.
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Young Vietnamese ladies are making traditional pictures, which are symbol for luck and wishes, using engraved wood plates.
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Peach blossoms are thought as the sign of prosperity in Northern Vietnam
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While Apricot blossoms appear everywhere in the South.
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Chung () Cake, which is symbolized for the earth and prosperity; is an essential specialty to worship ancestors during Tet holiday of Vietnamese.
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Made from rice, green bean and pork, the cake is tightly wrapped using special leaves, which only grow on high mountains.
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It could take up to a day to cook Chung Cake, and this is the best chance for family members to gather and talk right beside the fire.
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Dishes are well-prepared to worship Gods and ancestors in the New Years Eve.
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People now often go out to watch the firework on the streets.
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The firework in New Years Eve in Hanoi.
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Firecracker was once used to threaten the evil souls and pray for luck; however, the government has banned the use of it due to high injury rate. Nonetheless, the Tet holiday have never been less exciting.
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During the first days of a new year, people always visit relatives, friends, neighbors, and go to pagodas and temples to pray for luck and prosperity. Adults give each other best wishes, while children are often given lucky money as a wish for new year.
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Nowadays, Vietnamese still follow many old traditions, such as getting a holy letter from scholars, or bring home some small tree branch as a sign for new seeds of success in the following year.
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