Traditional values of Vietnamese lifestyle were deeply affected by Confucian ethics. During thousand years under the invasion and domination by Chinese, Vietnamese culture was also permeated by their Confucian philosophical beliefs. It was believed that “in order to achieve human perfection, one must follow the established codes of behavior which include reverence for ancestors and [...]

(VOV) – Situated near the banks of the To Lich River, the ancient village of Hoa Muc in Trung Hoa, Cau Giay District of Hanoi, is known for many historical relics connected to its cultural and religious life dating back hundreds of years. Over history, Hoa Muc has been known as a defensive line against [...]

General Information Population-84million people Total Area – 329,560 square kilometers Capital – Hanoi Time Zone – Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +7 hours Location Vietnam is one of the most beautiful countries located in the South East Asia. In the North, Vietnam shares the long borderline with China. In the East, Vietnam is bordered by the [...]

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam National motto: Doc lap- Tu do- Hanh phuc ( Independence, Liberty, Happiness) Capital: Hanoi Population: 84 million Vietnam People and Vietnamese language The population of Socialist Republic of Viet Nam is more than 78.5 million with an urban population consisting of about 19.7%. There are 54 ethic minority groups living [...]

We are absolutely blown away by the way people ride motorcycles and in particularly in Hanoi. They ignore all the rules. Here are some of the things observed: Sidewalks are okay to drive on to go around a corner (especially when pedestrians such as us are standing on the corner on that sidewalk!) Dont observe [...]

Countryside Market Many communes in rural Vietnam feature countryside markets (cho que). There are two main types of countryside market: the fair and the evening market. Fairs are held periodically. For example, it may be held on days with the numbers three and eight, which would imply fairs on the 3rd, 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd and [...]

Northern Provinces Embassy of Algeria in Hanoi, Vietnam Address: 13 Phan Chu Trinh, Hanoi Phone: (844) 38253865 (844) 39332151 Fax: (844) 38260830 Web Site: http://www.mae.dz/ma_fr/ Email: ambalghanoi@ambalgvn.org.vn

Vietnamese people are very gracious, polite and generous and will make every effort to make guests feel comfortable. Do not be surprised if somebody you have just met invites you home to meet the family and friends. These are the experiences that will enrich your visit to Vietnam.

Vietnamese Beaches, the best time to go there: The country has a long coastline, varied, complex climatic zones and generally a fair amount of rain. The best beaches are mostly in the southern half, and that’s best Dec- May. However, in that area it doesn’t usually rain for long periods at any time, only showers, [...]

Vietnam is a multi-nations country, which is home to the people of about different 54 nations. However, about 90% of the population is Vietnamese but there are a large number of ethnic minorities. The remaining 10% of the Vietnam Population constitutes of the various ethnic groups that include approximately 1.2 million Chinese. Spread over an [...]