Culture and Customs
17 articles
Culture and CustomsLotus Tea in VietnamLotus flowers and green tea leaves are elements for making very special drink in Vietnam. It takes time and patience to make it. The tea absorbs the…
Culture and CustomsGreen tea – healthy and traditional drink in VietnamLong time ago, green tea has been planted in Vietnam. The provinces that are famous for the tea are Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, Son La, Phu…
Culture and CustomsLotus Flower – National Flower in VietnamLotus flower is considered as National flower in Vietnam. The origin of the flower dated back to 100 million years ago. Lotus flower is widely…
Culture and CustomsVietnamese Smoking Pipe and Thuốc LàoThe custom of smoking Thuốc lào (Nicotiana rustica) in Vietnam has been for a long time. A certain percentage of men in countryside and city still…
Culture and CustomsChewing Betel Leaves and Areca Nuts in Viet NamChewing betel and areca nuts has become custom for along time in Vietnam. In Vietnam we say chew Trau & Cau.
Culture and CustomsMeet & Greet in VietnamWhat you should do when meeting Vietnamese at the first time? These are some general notes which help you to be polite with Vietnamese culture and…
Culture and CustomsVietnam Traditional Folk GamesDuring Tet, a number of villages in northern and central Vietnam hold cooking contests that may sound simple, but follow strict and complex rules…