Language: Vietnamese is the official language of Vietnam but many other languages are spoken such as English, French, and Chinese.
Religion: According to the 1999 census, 80.8% of Vietnam does not have a religion. But the remainder is mostly made of Buddhists, Catholics, and Hoa Haos.
Arts and Music: There is an old singing art that is called Hat Xam, the song of the blind. It has been around since the 13th century. The art uses a simple instrument made of cord of rattan. The instrument gives a deep haunting sound. It is not much practiced anymore, but is still respected all around Vietnam today.
Sports and Recreation: Vietnam, as many other countries, participate in the Olympics. They swim, water sports, martial arts, rowing and canoeing, weightlifting, table tennis, and track. At home the country favors football(soccer), badminton, wrestling, bicycling, chess, and interestingly enough, dominoes.
Holidays and Celebrations: Tet Nguyen Dan is considered the biggest celebration in Vietnam. It is celebrated on the first day of the first month in the Lunar Calendar. The celebration lasts up to seven days. In 2015, Tet starts on February 19th. Tet is the occasion to celebrate the New Year and to express their respect and remembrance toward their ancestors.
Food: Vietnam has a variety of food that is served in restaurants and cooked in homes. Pho, a meaty noodle soup, is commonly eaten in Vietnam. Pho is the most popular food eaten in Vietnam. Bun Cha is also a great dish that is usually served as a lunch dish or a light supper. Bun Cha is a pork meatball and a noodle salad.
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Religion: According to the 1999 census, 80.8% of Vietnam does not have a religion. But the remainder is mostly made of Buddhists, Catholics, and Hoa Haos.
Arts and Music: There is an old singing art that is called Hat Xam, the song of the blind. It has been around since the 13th century. The art uses a simple instrument made of cord of rattan. The instrument gives a deep haunting sound. It is not much practiced anymore, but is still respected all around Vietnam today.
Sports and Recreation: Vietnam, as many other countries, participate in the Olympics. They swim, water sports, martial arts, rowing and canoeing, weightlifting, table tennis, and track. At home the country favors football(soccer), badminton, wrestling, bicycling, chess, and interestingly enough, dominoes.
Holidays and Celebrations: Tet Nguyen Dan is considered the biggest celebration in Vietnam. It is celebrated on the first day of the first month in the Lunar Calendar. The celebration lasts up to seven days. In 2015, Tet starts on February 19th. Tet is the occasion to celebrate the New Year and to express their respect and remembrance toward their ancestors.
Food: Vietnam has a variety of food that is served in restaurants and cooked in homes. Pho, a meaty noodle soup, is commonly eaten in Vietnam. Pho is the most popular food eaten in Vietnam. Bun Cha is also a great dish that is usually served as a lunch dish or a light supper. Bun Cha is a pork meatball and a noodle salad.
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