One Pillar Pagoda – The thousand-year cultural symbol of Hanoi
In Hanoi, there is a tourist destination that you should not miss when coming to visit the capital: One Pillar Pagoda. The pagoda not only has the most unique architecture in Asia but is also a spiritual destination and cultural symbol of Hanoi, a thousand-year-old capital. Let’s learn about One Pillar Pagoda in the following […]
Ao Dai – One of the Traditional Dress in Vietnam
If Hanbok is a traditional costume of the land of Kimchi – Korea, Kimono is the national costume of the country of rising Japan, in Vietnam, “Ao dai” is a Vietnamese national garment. The áo dài is a heroic testimony of Vietnam’s transformation through each historical period so that today the Ao Dai is honored […]
Vietnam Water Puppetry
Water puppetry is a unique and creative form of folk theater art imbued with the traditional culture of wet rice agriculture with the nuances and soul of Vietnamese people to reflect the quality of life and rusticity in a true way. What is a Vietnam water puppet? Water puppetry is the art of performing with […]
06 Essential tips to cross the road in Vietnam for foreign visitors
In cities like Hanoi or Saigon, where there are very few pedestrian lights, many people cross a red light, and thousands of motorbikes are not following the rules, crossing the road is an unforgettable experience. Here are 6 essential tips we have learned from our life just to cross the road in Vietnam: 1. Be […]
Don Ca Tai Tu – Imprint of the South Vietnam
Don Ca Tai Tu (Vietnamese: Đờn Ca Tài Tử) is a typical feature in the life of the people in the South of Vietnam. It is a meaningful “spiritual food” to help dispel the hardship after hard working days. Origin of Don Ca Tai Tu Up to now, there are many different opinions about the […]
Top 9 Best Cinemas in Ho Chi Minh City
You want to go to the cinema to enjoy “blockbusters” but don’t know which movie theater to choose from. Let Vietdream introduce you to the most modern, quality cinema complexes in Ho Chi Minh City. And you can invite friends and relatives to see the movie together when you have free time. 1. CGV Cinemas […]
The 6 Vietnamese Public Holidays
Just like other countries in the world, Vietnam also has many celebrations to commemorate about its history and culture. Currently, there are 8 days of public holiday a year. Some of them are being celabrated base lunar calendar. Below is a list of the Vietnamese public holidays that you should know before traveling to Vietnam […]
Thuoc Lao – Vietnamese Tobacco
For foreign smokers, “thuoc lao” (Vietnamese: thuốc Lào) would be a special thing to try. It quite popular, especially in the north of Vietnam. From small coffee shop or just on the pavement, you can easily catch sight of a middle-aged men, even women, smoke from a bamboo water pipe along with green tea or […]
Tet Nguyen Dan – Vietnamese Lunar New Year
Tet Nguyen Dan (Vietnamese: Tết Nguyên Đán or Tết), also know as Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is the biggest festival that takes place every year in Vietnam. According to Vietnamese customs, Tết is a family oriented celebration and an occasion for family members to meet. It is also an occasion for people to light incense to […]
The critical weakness of the 12 Vietnamese Zodiacs
Each person has a personality, but in parallel with the outstanding advantages, the Vietnamese zodiac also has extremely typical weaknesses. Year of the Rat: Live emotionally, thinking a bit too much, so it is easy to be stuck between the feelings of many people who are hard to focus on. Although it may attract attention […]
