Vietnam is a country filled with captivating natural beauty and peaceful village life.
Its highlands and rainforest region, far from being devastated, continue to yield new species and team with exotic wildlife. Its islands and
beaches are among the finest in all of
Southeast Asia, and its cuisine is very possibly the most delicious you will ever find.
Vietnamese cuisine is deeply influenced by the national cuisines of
France,
China, and
Thailand, Vietnamese cooking is highly innovative and makes extensive use of fresh herbs, including lemon grass, basil, coriander, parsley, laksa leaf, lime, and chili. Soup is served at almost every meal, and snacks include spring rolls and rice pancakes.
Over two decades have passed since Vietnam was officially united, and in that time it has done a remarkable job of healing its wounds. Today, this gracious and graceful country is an outstanding travel destination.
Vietnam has a rich
spiritual life and belief systems, including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Tam Giao, which is a blend of Taoism, popular Chinese beliefs, and ancient Vietnamese animism.
The most important festival of the year is Tet, a week-long event in late January or early February that heralds the new lunar year and the advent of spring. Celebration consists of both raucous festivity (fireworks, drums, gongs) and quiet meditation. In addition to Tet, there are about twenty other traditional and religious festivals each year.
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