Buddhism In Vietnam
Buddhism is probably the most popular religion in Vietnam and is mainly of the Mahayana tradition. The exact date of the introduction of Buddhism to Viet-Nam varies, but it is…
Roman Catholicism in Vietnam
The Roman Catholic Church in Vietnam belongs to the worldwide Catholic Church, under the spiritual leadership of the Pope and curia in Rome. Vietnam ranks fifth on largest Catholic population…
Cao Daism in Vietnam
Cao Dai religion is both a monotheistic and polytheistic religion that has been established in Vietnam in the early twentieth century. The name of Cao Dai is literally “a high…
Tea and Vietnamese
In Vietnam, tea is said to appear in almost every social activities: from wedding, birthday to anniversary and ritual ceremonies. A cup of hot tea in the early morning after…
Vietnam Country Names
Vietnam’s country name through history From the time when Vietnamese create their first dynasty until today, there are various titles for the territory in which the people have lived. The…
Vietnamese Folklores
From the ancient times, Vietnamese people have had a rich moral life. A clear evidence for that is the folklore which is great in quantity and various in types. An…
Street Singers
Street life in Vietnam has many interesting aspects that can impress visitors. One of them is street singing, which is very popular in big cities. Like American’s street artists,…
Street Vendors
Even though by no way is it unique to Vietnam only, street vending is an essential part of city life. Street vendors can be roughly divided into three types: those who constantly move around…
Water Puppetry
A Vietnamese’s Cultural Pride Vietnam water puppetry or “múa rối nước” in Vietnamese is the pride of people living in Red River Delta. From its first appearance in the 11th…
Royal Court Music
Imperial court music is an integral entertainment form in the Vietnamese court during feudal times. The most outstanding form of royal music is “refined music” or “nha nhac”, which is recognized…