Welcome to Vietnam!
Traditions of Vietnam
In this section, you will be introduced to some of the various customs and traditions of Vietnam. You'll notice that the holidays and traditions of some holidays are vastly different than the way most of us celebrate here in America. What is also different is some of the customs of day-to-day life.
A. Tet:
- www.asiahighlights.com/vietnam/new-year
- www.tripsavvy.com/what-is-tet-1458357
B. Zodiac Signs:
- entertainment.howstuffworks.com/horoscopes-astrology/question749.htm
- vietnamese_zodiac_signs_-_by_year.docx (use this to find your animal sign)
- http://vietnamesezodiac.com (use this to research your animal sign)
- www.horoscopedates.com/zodiac-signs/
C. Family Altars:
- www.cdm.org/voyagetovietnam/altars.html
D. Buddism:
- www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm
Foods of Vietnam
Foods are an important part of any culture, and every culture in the world is known for and takes pride in the cuisine that is unique to that area. For example, it's almost impossible to find pizza or bagels that taste as good as they do here in New York. One thing you'll realize as you travel is that every area in the world has different foods and dishes, most of which you probably have never even seen of, heard of, or tasted before. Ha introduces us to some of her favorite treats, which you'll become familiar with in this section.
E. Papaya:
- www.britannica.com/plant/papaya
- www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275517
F. Banh Chung/Banh Tet:
- www.exoticvoyages.com/blog/the-story-banh-chung-34409.html
G. Glutinous rice cakes:
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A1nh_t%C3%A9t
H. Lotus seeds:
- www.itmonline.org/arts/lotus.htm
- buddhists.org/buddhist-symbols/the-meaning-of-the-lotus-flower-in-buddhism
Climate and Weather of Vietnam:
Vietnam is a country of varied landscapes. Because of its geography, it has both tropical and temperate weather zones. In this section, you will have the opportunity to learn about and understand the weather and the seasons that people living in Vietnam experience.
I. Weather and climate:
- www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/asia/vietnam/weather-climate-geography/
- vietnam.travel/things-to-do/weather-and-climate-vietnam
J. Monsoons and other storms:
- www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/monsoon/
- www.nytimes.com/2019/10/12/us/typhoon-cyclone-hurricane-difference.html
(*** If the above NY Times site does not work, click here:
typhoon_cyclone_or_hurricane_-_different_names_for_the_same_storms.docx)
Pictures of Vietnam:
For such a small country, Vietnam has a beautiful, varied landscape. From big cities, to mountains, to jungle, to beaches, Vietnam has it all. In this section, you will get a chance to see pictures of the country that is home to Ha.
* In the pictures below, you will view pictures of Vietnam's landscape, it's markets, as well as images of the city of Saigon.
In this section, you will be introduced to some of the various customs and traditions of Vietnam. You'll notice that the holidays and traditions of some holidays are vastly different than the way most of us celebrate here in America. What is also different is some of the customs of day-to-day life.
A. Tet:
- www.asiahighlights.com/vietnam/new-year
- www.tripsavvy.com/what-is-tet-1458357
B. Zodiac Signs:
- entertainment.howstuffworks.com/horoscopes-astrology/question749.htm
- vietnamese_zodiac_signs_-_by_year.docx (use this to find your animal sign)
- http://vietnamesezodiac.com (use this to research your animal sign)
- www.horoscopedates.com/zodiac-signs/
C. Family Altars:
- www.cdm.org/voyagetovietnam/altars.html
D. Buddism:
- www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm
Foods of Vietnam
Foods are an important part of any culture, and every culture in the world is known for and takes pride in the cuisine that is unique to that area. For example, it's almost impossible to find pizza or bagels that taste as good as they do here in New York. One thing you'll realize as you travel is that every area in the world has different foods and dishes, most of which you probably have never even seen of, heard of, or tasted before. Ha introduces us to some of her favorite treats, which you'll become familiar with in this section.
E. Papaya:
- www.britannica.com/plant/papaya
- www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275517
F. Banh Chung/Banh Tet:
- www.exoticvoyages.com/blog/the-story-banh-chung-34409.html
G. Glutinous rice cakes:
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A1nh_t%C3%A9t
H. Lotus seeds:
- www.itmonline.org/arts/lotus.htm
- buddhists.org/buddhist-symbols/the-meaning-of-the-lotus-flower-in-buddhism
Climate and Weather of Vietnam:
Vietnam is a country of varied landscapes. Because of its geography, it has both tropical and temperate weather zones. In this section, you will have the opportunity to learn about and understand the weather and the seasons that people living in Vietnam experience.
I. Weather and climate:
- www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/asia/vietnam/weather-climate-geography/
- vietnam.travel/things-to-do/weather-and-climate-vietnam
J. Monsoons and other storms:
- www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/monsoon/
- www.nytimes.com/2019/10/12/us/typhoon-cyclone-hurricane-difference.html
(*** If the above NY Times site does not work, click here:
typhoon_cyclone_or_hurricane_-_different_names_for_the_same_storms.docx)
Pictures of Vietnam:
For such a small country, Vietnam has a beautiful, varied landscape. From big cities, to mountains, to jungle, to beaches, Vietnam has it all. In this section, you will get a chance to see pictures of the country that is home to Ha.
* In the pictures below, you will view pictures of Vietnam's landscape, it's markets, as well as images of the city of Saigon.
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