Vietnamese Culture

During the 1950s, the United States became heavily involved in Southeast Asia, including financial, military and moral support for different factions and nations in the region. This support...

The American Public Health Association estimates that 19 million gallons of Agent Orange was sprayed over 5.5 million acres of South Vietnam between 1967 and 1968 to defoliate enemy cover. The...

Children always enjoy learning a new game, and games are a perfect way to introduce them to another culture. Vietnamese children play a number of traditional group that require no special...

Thousands of American women, both civilian and military, served in the dark conflict that took place in Vietnam. Charitable organizations such as the Red Cross recruited civilian women to provide...

It's easier than ever to meet new people and make new friends from all over the world. If you are interested in learning more about Vietnamese customs, culture and everyday life, don't just read...

If you are planning a trip to Vietnam, leaning useful phrases will be beneficial throughout your travels. Not only will you find it easier to get around, but individuals will likely be more...

Learning a new language can be fun and take a lot of effort. Vietnamese is no exception. If you are fluent in other Asian languages, you will be able to pick up the script and pronunciations...

The Hmong are an ethnic group originally from Southeast Asia, specifically China, Thailand and Laos. Partly due to their entanglement in both the Vietnam and Laotian Civil Wars, the Hmong people...

Vietnamese music includes a mix of traditional, patriotic music, and ensembles used for theater and religious purposes. Traditional music in the early 20th century adopted Western techniques and...

Da Nang was an important city in what was South Vietnam, and its north-central location made it an important air base for the US Air Force (USAF), US Marines (USMC) and the Republic of Vietnam Air...

Adoption is a long but rewarding process. Just how long and difficult that process is depends on what country you decide to adopt a child from. Adopting an orphan from Vietnam is one of the more...

Arguably the most popular style of noodles throughout Southeast Asia, you are likely to encounter Singapore Noodles on the menu of just about any kind of Asian restaurant you go to. You'll also...

When trying a different style of food, we really don't know where to start or how to eat it. When I tried my first bowl of pho, I had to look around me to see what I was supposed to do! It's quite...

Due to the long, narrow shape of Vietnam, travel through the country can be quite easy and efficient. Vietnam offers many affordable options when it comes to travel, including rail, tour buses and...

The Vietnamese people can be surprisingly accommodating and friendly to American tourists, and the women in particular enjoy relative freedom to interact with tourists. Care must be taken to treat...

The Vietnamese people in general are eager to have Americans participate and invest in their economy, and the potential for economic and financial growth is very attractive for many American...

Vietnamese people tend to get very excited and curious when Americans are in their midst, and you may find yourself the constant center of attention while you travel through their country. It is...

Tiết canh, or 'raw blood soup,' is a common sight throughout Vietnam. Rich in protein, its flavor is slightly metallic and is designed to be consumed with beer. The popularity of tiết canh,...

Even in the world of extreme-eating, snacking on the heart of a cobra stands out as more extreme than most. This Vietnamese specialty is often prepared in a variety of ways: some hearts are even...

Christmas and New Year's Day are two of the four most important holidays in Vietnam. The other notable celebrations include the birthday of Buddha and the midautumn festival.