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Vietnam tourism is on a high these days. Globe trotters are gushing about the
sights and sounds of Vietnam and the stunning natural beauty of the country but
even then precious little is known about the culture of Vietnam, and let alone
the diversity and profundity of it.
The Various Aspects Of the Culture Of Vietnam
The various facets of Vietnamese culture, its music, dance, arts and architecture
will give you an idea about its antiquity and richness.
Music And Dance In Vietnam
It is said that the best expression of a people is in their dances, because
bodies don't lie. So if you want to know about Vietnam and the Vietnam culture,
try to empathize with the various forms of Vietnamese folk dances. For the Vietnamese
people, these dances are ways to give vent to their feelings, beliefs, desires
and aspirations, as also depict their daily activities.
The diversity of the culture of Vietnam is no more best expressed than in the
music forms prevalent in Vietnam. There exist myriad motifs in Vietnamese music,
from chamber music to ritual music, from ensemble music and folk music to the
musical accompaniments in theatres and poetry sessions. Besides there are regional
variations too.
Arts And Crafts In Vietnam
The arty side of Vietnam is yet to be revealed to the world at large. But even
a casual glance at the culture of Vietnam and you won't fail to notice the vibrant
arts and crafts scene, made up of the exquisite ivory and jade-glazed ceramic
works of the Red River Delta, the blue-white ceramic art pieces originating
in the royal art studios and the village of Bat Trang and the wood-carved wonders.
Architecture Of Vietnam
The culture of Vietnam is a heady blend of beauty, aestheticism, harmony and
grace and the architectural creations herein reflect these attributes in large
measures. Take a tour of the Vietnamese temples and monasteries. The predominantly
pagoda form of architecture will leave you gaping at its sheer magnificence.
You have the numerous pagodas of the Son La Mountains in North Vietnam or the
Giac Lam Pagoda of Ho Chi Minh City, where the concrete and wooden edifices
are readily mistaken as dreams.
Vietnamese Cuisine
The dizzying diversity of the culture of Vietnam spills into the country's
cuisine as well. The gastronomic delights of Vietnam span an entire gamut from
Buddhist veggie wonders to meat dishes like the beef noodle soup and the Banh
Chung to exotic ensembles like the balut and dishes made from dog and snake
meat.
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