The best fashion show in Vietnam doesn't happen on the runway, but in the highlands, at country markets, and among the small villages of the country's ethnic groups. Not many travellers know that Vietnam is home to 54 ethnic minorities. Many of their cultural outfits are more creatively crafted and inventive than any piece of couture. If you're looking for eye-catching ensembles and irreplaceable style, here are 10 ethnic groups you need to know.
In 2011, Réhahn chose the town of Hoi An as his home in Vietnam. Six years later, he opened a museum dedicated to Vietnam’s ethnic groups. His pictures captivate viewers from all over the world, and raise awareness of Vietnam’s diverse and precious cultural heritage. Here are 25 images from his vast collection.
Vietnam’s national parks and nature reserves offer tremendous diversity. The north is rich in staggered rice terraces that shift with the seasons. The centre boasts the world’s largest caves and the country’s loudest waterfalls. And the south is home to mangrove forests and exotic wildlife. Here are the top seven Vietnamese national parks and nature reserves you shouldn’t miss.
If you are in search of marvelous explorations, long-established cultures, breathtaking sceneries, and unforgettable experiences, Vietnam is absolutely a great place for you, especially backpacking travel. For a long time, the mention of Vietnam has conjured up images of war-torn destinations but now Vietnam is a backpacker heaven and backpacking Vietnam is an unmissable part of numerous Southeast Asian adventures. Vietnam has fast become one of Asia’s top travel destinations thanks to its carefully established backpacker circuit, friendly locals and chilled out visa situation,…Backpacking Vietnam offers tourists an incredible opportunity to get off the beaten track with a low budget. Browse our Vietnam backpacking blog to have the best Vietnam vacation ever.
Paragliding is a new adventure sport was introduced in Viet Nam in recent years. The people of Viet Nam ever contemplate the international paragliding flying in My Dinh stadium on the opening day Sea Games 22, and the dream to fly in the sky have actually come up easier with every one.
Those who have come to the Central Highlands wind and sunshine will surely be fascinated by countless specialties here, from wild meat to home-grown dishes. All the dishes in the Central Highlands of Vietnam have the same characteristics: natural, rustic, delicious but simple processing.
Mat weaving handicraft in Dinh Yen commune, Lap Vo district, DongThap province is recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2013. At that time, the commune had more than 3,000 households involved in handmade weaving. Situated near the Hau River, this land has many small islands on the river; mudflats to grow well the materials are scirpus tree and sedges plants to make products.
The famous British newspaper, the Telegraph, has made an interesting statistics of the 10 most distinctive dishes in the world. Surprisingly, Vietnam – a small country “own” or be involved to three of the top 10 specialties are field mouse, durians and pufferfish.
Xoi (steamed sticky rice) is a popular dish in Hanoi and whole Vietnam. They are sold on many streets of Hanoi with all kinds such as: sticky rice with peanut, sticky rice with gac fruit, or xeo sticky rice…. However, to meet more needs of customers, the shop has created the exotic sticky rice. Here are seven suggestions you can look for.