2. Religion
3. Cultural Environment
Vietnamese Dynasties- The history of the thirteen different dynasties or rulers, influences of different cultures over the centuries, as well as an explanation of the technological advances at different stages in the country’s history are all explained in detail here. There also is a detailed timeline, which shows how the various events talked about coincide over time.
North and South Vietnam Economic Background- There are many reasons for the economic differences between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. Some believe the extreme differences between the two led to the communist and capitalist government splits and eventually leading to the Vietnam War.
Vietnam War- The Vietnam War is definitely a main event that pops into many heads when talking about the nation of Vietnam. The history of the Vietnam War, the opposing sides, purposes for war, and a detailed timeline of events are all detailed here along with a links section to other related sites and to other documents explaining the war.
Buddhism- The Buddhist religion is the most prominent religion of Vietnam and was adopted from China. Explore the religion of Buddhism and its history in Vietnam.
Catholicism- The Roman Catholic religion took a mainstay in Vietnamese beliefs during the French occupation in the 19th century. The history of Catholicism in Vietnam is explained as well as how the French transferred this religion to a nation so heavily set into Buddhism.
Other Religions- Other main Vietnamese religions have been formed over the centuries of Vietnams existance. The many different regions of Vietnam and it's people have much to do with these alternate religions. There are also very small sects of Protestants and how almost all religions in Vietnam have some beliefs in Toaism
People of Vietnam- The native people of Vietnam are very diverse and very much the same even though there are many minority groups that reside there. The occupations, culture, and the origins of the people are also explained here.
Art of Vietnam- The different periods of time have much to do with the relation to the artistic styles used, mainly of which is the dragon. There are also links to pictures of ancient and contemporary Vietnamese art which has been influenced by many different cultures in the past.
Food of Vietnam- The typical eating habits of Vietnamese families are very different from the eating habits of the ways of the US. This page explains what foods are eaten in different parts of Vietnam as well as lists of certain foods and what is eaten at certain meals.
Submitted by David Gland on 10/26/01.