Customs & Habits

The oveview of Dao people in Quang Ninh

Their dwellings are both earthen houses and mixed (half earthen, half on stilts). The Dao believe that in all creatures are souls called hon or vân when a living creature dies.

• The celebration opens a new house
• The role of man in the family
• The culture of Cao Bang
• Customs and habits of H'Mong people

Language and Literature

Silent Hanoi

The above lines were penned by the Hanoi poet Xuan Dieu, written for one person, whose name is appeared in the poem.

• Language and Scripts
• Modern Literature
• Folk Literature

Festivals & Folk-games

"Tò he" - the artful toy in Vietnam

"Tò he" toys are sculptured figurines fashioned from colored rice dough, that make not only Vietnamese children but also adults feel so interesting...

• Human chess (co nguoi), a funny traditional game
• Human chess
• Vieing for Ball
• Nu Na Nu Nong

Art performance

Vietnamese Water Puppet

Water puppetry is a tradition, appeared in the 11th century CE when it originated in the villages of the Red River Delta in northern Vietnam. Today's Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique art on the ancient Asian puppet tradition.

• Vietnam Silk Painting conquer the heart of art lovers
• People's Ho Chi Minh City welcome to TẾT
• Thanh Hai Water Puppetry
• Hue leads in tourism attraction

Architecture & Fine-arts

Admire the famous architecture of Saigon Central Post Office

Together with the Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office is iconic buildings, tourist attractions as much for its architecture as its history.

• Rong House, the pride of Highlanders
• Son Tay ancient citadel, a military rampart with special architecture

Markets

Ben Thanh market in Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Thanh market is one of Saigon's most famous landmark. The market has been set up since the French occupation.