Discovery of Vietnam

Hanoi: A Stroll Through the Heart of French Architectural Heritage - Part 1

17/08/2018
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Let's continue our journey through time to discover the city's architectural heritage and understand its subtle yet strong character. Part two & end

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Trekking, much more than a simple hobby

Emile N'guyen

19/12/2017
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Trekking - literally long-distance hiking - has today found a place among young Vietnamese city dwellers yearning for adventure. A way for them to connect with nature and stay physically fit.

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The climate of Vietnam

Emile N'guyen

02/08/2017
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Located in the monsoon zone, Vietnam benefits from a hot and humid climate, from north to south. A climatic "border" however seems to be located in the vicinity of Đà Nẵng. Thus, "winter" only exists in the north, beyond the famous Hải Vân Pass, while in the south, it is almost always hot.

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The philosophy of Yin & Yang

Emile N'guyen

02/08/2017
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The funeral rites of Vietnamese people are deeply imbued with the Spirit of the Yin – Yang Philosophy and that of the "Five Principles" of the South.

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Ancestors worship

Emile N'guyen

02/08/2017
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The cult of ancestors: it constitutes the oldest religious practice in Vietnam, predating Buddhism and Confucianism. Vietnamese people believe that the souls of their parents survive after death and protect their descendants.

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Taoism

Emile N'guyen

02/08/2017
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Lao-tseu, the Tao and the Taoist religion: before being a religion, Taoism is first and foremost a beautiful lesson in Eastern wisdom elaborated by a Chinese man named Lao-tseu, who lived in the 6th century BC. Tao Te King or Book of the Way and of Virtue is the Bible of Taoism

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The wedding of Viets

Emile N'guyen

02/08/2017
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The concepts of marriage differ according to historical periods or regions of the country. The rites are also not the same for the 54 ethnic groups, given their cultures and lifestyles. Here, we attempt to present only the marriage of the Viet, the main ethnic group in the country (85%), which has been largely influenced by Chinese culture.

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