Vietnam’s history and culture
1. Legend has it that the peoples of this land originated from a union between an immortal Chinese princess and (The Dragon Lord of the Seas.)
2. The country’s name was originally spelled as two words, Viet Nam.
3. Their (culture is a complex adaptation) of Chinese, Japanese, French and American colonial influences.
4. In 938 AD, the Vietnamese (developed a trade system) to exchange animal skins, ivory and tropical goods for Chinese scrolls on administration, philosophy and literature.
5. The "body of their first president" Ho Chi Minh (Uncle Ho) was embalmed, and is on display in a mausoleum.
6. Their "flag consists of a golden star" with five points to represent farmers, workers, intellectuals, youth and soldiers. The red background pays tribute to the bloodshed during the wars.
7. Traditional (Vietnamese culture) revolves around the core values of humanity, community, harmony, and family.
8. Tet Nguyen Dan "or simply Tet" is the (most important festival in Vietnam).
9. They also have a “love market” "festival" that is observed to commemorate a tragic forbidden love story, and to give modern day ex-lovers a chance to meet on neutral territory.
10. Vietnamese traditional fashion is easily distinguished by the flowing robes "Ao Dai" and conical hats.
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