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VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY- HCMINTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITYFINAL PROJECT Subject: Vietnamese History And CultureTopic: VIETNAMESE CULTUREStudent’s name : Nguyen Thi Ngoc HienStudent’s ID :

VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY- HCMINTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

FINAL PROJECT

Subject: Vietnamese History And Culture

Topic: VIETNAMESE CULTURE

Student’s name : Nguyen Thi Ngoc HienStudent’s ID : ENENIU21061

Lecturer: Prof Dr Vo Van Sen

Ho Chi Minh City, 23rd May 2023

Table of contents

1 Overview about Vietnamese Culture

2 Ethnic relations

3 Vietnam's Social Beliefs and Customs

4 Vietnamese Cuisine

5 Vietnam's traditional costumes

6.Religion and philosophy of Vietnam

7 Vietnamese Music & Dance

.8 Vietnamese Literature and Art

.9.Vietnamese Festivals and Holidays

1 Vietnamese Culture:

With a history spanning approximately 4,000 years, Vietnamese civilization is among the oldest in the world Although some people think that Chinese culture has impacted Vietnamese culture, a research shows that Vietnamese culture has its own unique traits and is evolving alongside Chinese culture Vietnam's history may be traced back to the Trieu, Dinh, Ly, Tran, and Le Dynasties, during thesame period as the Chinese dynasties of the Han, Duong, Tong, and Nguyen

A kingdom of Giao Chi people who shared Han Chinese culturaltraits, ancient Nam Viet, and the ancient Dong Son Culture, which is thought to be one of the most significant forebears of its indigenous culture, are where Vietnam's civilization thrived during the Bronze Age, according to literature journals In 111 BC, Northern evaders invaded Nam Viet, resulting in the first Chinese dominance of Vietnam, which lasted over a thousand years and influenced Vietnamese society in terms of Confucian thought, politics, and the arts.

As Vietnamese imperial dynasties prospered and gained independence from the Chinese in 1960, the country moved southward and conquered the areas of the Champa and Khmer civilizations This led to ethnic diversity in present Vietnamese culture Vietnamese culture adopted European features such as art, Catholicism, and the Latin alphabet One important aspect is the

adoption of the Latin alphabet, which formed the current official writing structure instead of the previous Chinese characters and Nom scripts during the French colonial era in the middle of the 19th century Following the departure of the French, Vietnamese society was dominated by state-controlled propaganda emphasizing the importance of cultural exchanges with communist countries such as the Soviet Union, China, and Cuba Vietnam has continued to receive diverse influences from Asian, European, and American cultures since its reform in 1986 Vietnamese culture, which is a component ofEast Asian culture, is unique in that it honors community and family traditions, venerates ancestors, and places a strong emphasis on physical labor as part of its religious beliefs Four sacred animals are important cultural symbols: dragons, turtles, phoenix, and unicorn Lotus is the nation's official flower, and bamboo is the most well-known plant in Vietnam.

2 Ethnic relations:

Vietnam is a multi-racial nation with more than fifty ethnic groups (54 Totally) Each of them has their own language, culture, lifestyle The word "Montagnard" or "Degar" is used in the West to refer to a variety of regional ethnic groups that inhabit hilly terrain.

The major ethnic groups is Kinh (Viet)85.7%, following up by Tay 1.9%, Tai Ethnic1.8%, Muong 1.5%, Khmer Krom 1.5%,Hmong 1.2%, Nung 1.1%, Hoa 1%, and theremainder 4.3% made up of all other groups (2009 census) In Vietnamese, ethnic groupsare referred to as "minority nationals."

Highland ethnic minority groups in Vietnam may be recognized by their vibrant costumes whether they are at home, on the farm, traveling, or in

their hometown.Meanwhile, manyethnic groups fromother countries,such as those inChina, Papua New

Guinea, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and other places, don't dress attractively when going about their everyday lives One group's attire differs dramatically from that of other groups, adding colour to the social landscape In your travels around Vietnam, you will come into contact with and speak with many of them On your journey to Sapa, or in certain regions like Lai Chau, where there are 20 different ethnicgroups, you could witness hundreds of them (more than 3 hundreds thousand habitats) With 47 ethnic groups, the province of Dak Lak has the most in Vietnam.

3 Vietnam's Social Beliefs and Customs:

Family is a significant aspect of life in Vietnam Individualism is prized over family and clan (dòng họ) The strongest social group inthe area is the clan, which has a patriarch in charge and a clan altar foreach clan In various parts of the world, the tradition of clan members residing in longhouses continues today Additionally, it is not unusualfor a family with three to four generations to live together in one house Clan members are blood relatives, and their communities frequently bear the names of their clans Clan members' funerals are normally attended by all clan members as well as villagers

People in Vietnam used tobe married at a young age, andmost weddings were planned byparents However, things havedrastically altered since Vietnamopened its doors to the outsideworld and tourism started in the

early 1990s Vietnamese teenagers have more choice in terms of marrying who they choose and with whoever they choose However, the majority of modern weddings still follow elaborate rituals and ceremonies The clan's most respected member or Feng Shui master carefully selected the wedding date

Confucianism forbids men and women from holding hands untilthey are husband and wife, which explains why Vietnamese people donot greet each other with a hug Men say “Xin Chao,” which means “handshake.” Locals talk quietly and politely, but people from the surrounding countryside or the sea speak loudly They must be able tocommunicate better than the wind or the sea since they serve on the field or at the beach.

In Vietnam, the conventional funeral ritual is often very elaborate and lengthy The deceased person's body is washed in fragrant water and specially wrapped in special clothing The period that follows is marked by intense mourning, and each tribe and location has its own unique ceremony The most typical procedure would thereafter be to bury the deceased In certain places, people now choose cremation to burial Just one case of frozen bones and multiple cases of monks' bodies are held inside the statues…

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Instead of using oil, fresh vegetables should be used Common seasonings include soy sauce, fish sauce, mint, and basil Rice is the primary meal and is consumed three times each day The flavors of Vietnamese food include salty, acidic, and sweet A typical

Vietnamese cuisine is the Noodle Soup, which was created in North Vietnam and includes rice noodles with meat, chicken, fish, and greensalad, serve with scallions or bean sprouts A vegetarian noodle soup is also available.

5 Vietnam's traditional costumes:

54 ethnic groups in Vietnam each have their own distinctive traditional costumes Over time, the Vietnamesepeople's traditional attire underwent significant modification, most of which was caused by the whims and fancies of the religion’s rules Prior to the Nguyen dynasty, the country's average citizens had more freedom in terms of dress Several limits were imposed on the types and colors of clothing that could be worn by the common people of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty

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examples of traditional Vietnamese costumes are the Ao Dai, the Ao Tu Than, Ao canh, and the Ao ba ba The latter two costumes were usually worn by peasants in the north and south, and they resembled silk pajamas

The color code of the dresses changed over time, and during the Nguyen dynasty, only the monarchs were allowed to wear golden clothing, while nobles and aristocrats preferred purple and red The conical hat, also known as the Non La, has been the most common headgear in Vietnam for many years.

6 Religion and philosophy of Vietnam:

The majority of Vietnamese people believe in animism and worship their ancestors The Tam Giao ("triple religion"), which refers to Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism as a whole, has historically characterized religion in Vietnam.

Nowadays, Catholicism is still practiced in Vietnam.A very old custom in Vietnamese culture is ancestor worship Regardless of religious affiliation, the majority of Vietnamese practice ancestor worship and maintain an altar to their ancestors in their residence or place of business, highlighting the significance of filial piety in Vietnamese culture.

7 Vietnamese Music & Dance:

The history of dance and music in Vietnam is extensive and legendary Vietnamese music varies depending on where you are in the country The music is older and more traditional in the north, while the Champa culture has a big impact on Central classical music and the music is livelier in the south There are nearly 50 national

musical instruments in the region Hue’s Court music and Ca Tru are two significant traditional Vietnamese musical styles.

A broad variety of dance genres may be found in Vietnam as a result of its cultural richness At festivals and cultural events around the nation, these dances are often performed The lion dance (múa lân), platter dance (múa mâm), fan dance (múa quạt), and royal lantern dance (múa đèn lồng) are popular Vietnamese dance forms The dances that evolved in Vietnam's imperial courts are very complicated and take a great deal of talent to learn.

8 Vietnamese Literature and Art:

Vietnam's literature has progressed from romanticism to realism over the years Two elements of the nation's literature are folk literature and written literature, both of which developed virtually concurrently Examples of folk literature include fairy tales, oral folklore, humorous books, and epic poetry The majority of the literature that was formerly produced in the Cham and Nom characters was poetry and prose Short stories, dramas, novels, and other works are still mainly published in the national language.

The literature of Vietnam has also been significantly influenced by Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism More recently, however, the Cham and French influences have been mirrored in the art displays Silk painting is very common in Vietnam, and it requires a lot of color A well-liked art form, calligraphy is frequently displayed during celebrations like the Lunar New Year People will go to a village teacher or an erudite scholar on the third day of the new year to get calligraphy hangings for their homes Woodblock prints are also very common in Vietnam Other performing arts styles in Vietnam include water puppetry and various types of theater.

9.Vietnamese Festivals and Holidays

9.1 Vietnamese Festivals

In Vietnam, there are several festivals A Vietnamese festival is called Le Hoi, which is divided into two parts Hoi means "game" and"fun," while Le means "ceremony".

In the region, celebrations of festivals, both indigenous and those adopted from other cultures, are quite grand The following are the top ten festivals in Vietnam:

● TET holidays all over thecountry In Vietnam peoplealso call Tet Nguyen Dan

● Hung King Holidays inMarch 10th ( lunar calendar)celebrate in Phu Tho

● Saint Giong Festival hold inMarch outside Hanoi in SocSon district

● Ka Te Festival which is holdevery year in Champacommunity mostly in NinhThuan and Binh Thuan Province

● Perfume pagoda festival which is take place Outside Hanoi

● Dong Da Festival in Hanoi

● Cau Ngu Festival in Hue in December

● Hoi dua voi or Elephant racing in Don village hold in Dak Lak province

● Ba Chua Xu Festival take place in Chau Doc city, An Giang province in April every year.

● Cam Muong Festival in Lai Chau province.

9.2 Vietnamese Holidays and other significant occasions:

Vietnam enjoys a total of 14 days of holiday every year, including new holidays that were mostly imported from Western nations as well as traditional holidays that have been accepted in Vietnam for thousands of years.

The Lunar New Year (Tet) and the Mid-autumn Lantern Festival (Tet Trung Thu) are the two most important and commonly observed traditional Vietnamese holidays, though the latter has been losing ground in recent years.