• Culture

    Ethnic Minorities in Vietnam

    Ethnic minorities groups in Vietnam At the crossroads of several cultures and civilizations, point of confluence for multiple ethnic minorities, Vietnam is a multi-ethnic and multi-confessional country. Each group having its own habits, customs and sometimes its own language and script. Quick overview. An ethnocultural mosaic that dates back to the dawn of time Born from the interaction of two very ancient civilizations – Chinese and Indian. Then colored by multiple cultural influences and many ethnolinguistic currents over the centuries, Vietnam is a complex and fascinating mosaic of languages, communities and cultures. . This remarkable diversity is reflected in the different ethnic groups that make up the Vietnamese people, both…

  • Legends from Vietnam

    The legend of the mosquito

    For this first article, dive into this tender romance which aims to explain and rationalize the appearance of the mosquito. Great enemy of man, this fable will perhaps reconcile you with him. There are other legend explaining the creation of the mosquito. We will study and compare in another article. “Once upon a time, there was a young peasant named Ngoc Tam. This man, brave and generous, had a wife named Nhan Diep. She was graceful and charming. But, unlike her husband, who was thrifty and industrious, she was lazy and loved luxury. Despite this, Ngoc Tam loved his wife and forgave her all her whims. Unfortunately, shortly after their…

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    Culture

    Ao Dai Vietnam, an icon

    Ao Dai , a Vietnamese icon The Ao Dai , or traditional feminine outfit of Vietnam, has become one of the strong symbols of the country with yokes, inseparable from the elegant simplicity of the Vietnamese woman, but also, through its history, from the soul of an entire people. . More than a simple garment, the Ao dai (pronounced: ao zai ) symbolizes the past and the future, tradition and modernity, modesty and sensuality. The Ao Dai , history and politics More than 300 years ago, this “clothing that covers everything but hides nothing” marked a form of adaptation of the country’s identity in the face of foreign influences. Then,…

  • Places

    Handicraft Ninh Binh

    Handicraft in Ninh Binh and its traditional villages The postcard landscapes of Ninh Binh have this something hypnotic, fascinating. That would make you forget the cultural and folkloric richness condensed in the handicraft villages of Ninh Binh. Of course, they are not as numerous as around the capital, which would perhaps explain their relative discretion in the catalogs of the usual tourist circuits. But it turns out that Song Voyage particularly likes truant paths… You too? So follow us to discover the craft villages in the splendid province of Ninh Binh ! Before leaving… Located less than 3 hours by bus from Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, this region, which…