Culture
Religion, family structure, festivals, music, ao dai, etiquette.
culture6 min read
Religion and Family in Vietnam
Ancestor worship, Mahayana Buddhism, Catholicism in the south, and the structure of the Vietnamese family.
culture5 min read
Tết and the Vietnamese Festival Calendar
The lunar new year is the big one. But there are eight or nine other festivals worth knowing about.
culture6 min read
Vietnamese Etiquette: What to Know
Greetings, addressing people, gifts, the table, the home — a working guide to not embarrassing yourself.
culture4 min read
The Áo Dài and Vietnamese Dress
The áo dài isn't a national costume; it's a continuously evolving form. A short guide for visitors.