Discovering Vietnam (Part 1 of 15)
1. Introduction to Vietnam
Brief overview of Vietnam
Introduction Geography:
As a introduction of Vietnam, which is a country in Southeast Asia on the eastern edge of the Indochina Peninsula. It has a border with China to the north, northwestern Laos, Southwestern Cambodia and has the coastline of the South China Sea to the east Vietnam’s landscape is diverse. There is a lush green forest. Rich river delta area rugged mountains and beautiful coastal plains.
Introduction Culture:
Vietnamese culture is rich and diverse. With a long history and diverse influences, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism have greatly influenced Vietnamese beliefs and traditions. By emphasizing respect for elders family values and harmony with nature Traditional Vietnamese arts such as lacquer painting, silk weaving and water puppetry. It reflects the country’s cultural heritage. Vietnamese food is famous for its freshness balanced taste and regional diversity Dishes like pho, banh mi and spring rolls are popular all over the world.
Story:
Vietnam has a complex and turbulent history with a period of independence foreign rule and conflict. It was part of various Chinese dynasties. For more than a thousna years before gaining independence in the 10th century in the 19th and 20th centuries. Vietnam came under French colonial rule. This led to decades of resistance and finally independence in 1954. The country was later divided into North Vietnam and South Vietnam. Leading to the Vietnam War which ended with the reunification of the country in 1975. Since then Vietnam has undergone major economic reforms and transitioned to a market oriented economy while maintaining its rich cultural heritage.
You can also read our next articles here at Discovering Vietnam (Part 2 of 15) and Discovering Vietnam (Part 3 of 5).