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The autumn signals the start of Vietnam’s “Wedding season”, with most Vietnamese coupes choosing to marry in the fall and winter months. The cit

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Homage to goddess of wealth

Every year, thousands of people flock to Chau Doc Town near the Cambodian border in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta to pay their respects to Ba Chua Xu, the fa

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In Asian myths, no creature is as impressive as the dragon. For Vietnamese peasants, the dragon was a vivid symbol of the fourfold deity-clouds, rain, th

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Northern Vietnam highlands named UNESCO 'Geopark'

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Tourist numbers up substantially in Vietnam

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A path to somewhere

It takes some getting to, but a bamboo-lined dirt road makes it worthwhileIf it’s all about the journey and not the destination, there is a “journey to

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Down by the sea

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The Legendary Origins of the Viet People

Thousands of years ago in the country of Linh Nam, there lived a clan chief with superhuman strength called Loc Tuc who took the title of King Kinh Duong.

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Ha Noi comes alive in autumn

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Cau Ngu Festival Hue

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What is the meaning of Tet, the biggest festival in Vietnam

To regard Tet simply as New Year's Day, as one would in the West, would display a poor knowledge of the people of Vietnam.In spite of its impressive creden

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Village works hard to remain in the past

Seven years after Duong Lam Village was recognized as a national heritage site, its authorities say they have not slackened efforts to preserve its centuri

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Swine by the sea

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Thai ethnic group

Name of ethnic group: Thai (Tay, Tay Dam, Tay Khao, Tay Muoi, Tay Thanh, Hang Tong, and Pu Thay)
Population: 1,328,725 people (Year 1999)
Locality: Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Son La, Hoa Binh, and Nghe An provinces.

Customs and habits: The Thai worship their ancestors, the heavens, the earth, ban, and "muong". They also hold rituals to pray for good crops.The Thai live in houses built on stilts. Among the Black Thai, they prefer roofs that are shaped like a tortoise carapace with decorations called "khau cuts" at each ridge. A Thai man first lives with his wife's family for several years until the couple has a child; they then move to the house of the husband's family. The Thai organize funerals as a farewell party to see off the dead to the other world.

Culture: The Thai language belongs to the Tay-Thai Group. They have a valuable legacy of myths, legends, ancient tales, versed stories, and folksongs. They like to sing and recite the "khap" along with the accompaniment of string instruments and a dance performance. Their folk dances such as "Xoe", "Sap", "Han Khuong", and "Con" are reflection of the Thai's unique cultural characteristics.

Costumes: The men have adopted the Kinh's clothing style, while Thai women have retained their traditional clothes which include short vests, long black skirts, scarves, and ornaments.

Economy: The Thai are experienced in cultivating rice and orchards. They also breed cattle and poultry, make bamboo articles, weave cloth, and produce ceramic ware.

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