The beauty of Vietnamese traditional culture dates back thousands of years earlier. Our country is a country with 54 different ethnic groups, each of which has its own unique and impressive culture and identity. 

In the article below, we will briefly introduce to you some of the beauties of traditional Vietnamese culture through the customs and people here. Let’s follow!

Customs and habits

Our country is a country with 54 different ethnic groups, each of which has its own unique and impressive culture and identity. 

It is the differences in ethnic composition that has contributed to creating a very diverse, rich and unique beauty for Vietnamese culture. The custom in the country has a long tradition spanning thousands of years. It has become a customary law deeply rooted in the hearts of every citizen of the country. 

Stick to the ups and downs of the nation's history, the customs and habits of the Vietnamese people are constantly being renewed according to society tendencies. One of the oldest and most influential customs of the past was the custom of eating betel nut.

It is a custom that dates back to the Hung Kings period and originated from the legend of Trau Cau and this custom has become a symbol of brotherhood, and the companion between husband and wife of Vietnamese people. Vietnam not only has the custom of eating betel nut, but also has another one appearing in ancient times that is welcoming the new year, also known as Tet.

Costume - The beauty of Vietnamese traditional culture

Costumes are one of the key factors that make Vietnamese culture different from other countries around the world. The costumes are not only symbols of cultural traditions of Vietnam, but they are also the breath and soul of the nation.

Ao dai - The national traditional costume of Vietnam

The costumes of Vietnam are very rich and diverse, but the most impressive can be said to be the Ao Dai and the four-part dress. The Ao dai has the Vietnamese look and soul of and when people see it, they will immediately think of Vietnam. The traditional Ao Dai consists of a long dress split into two flaps - the front flap and the back one. Going with the dress is a heel-long pant. The material is silk or plain fabric, in many colors and textures. 

Ao Dai not only exalts the gentle and loving beauty of Vietnamese women, but it also shows modesty, bashfulness and a strange charm. Ao Dai today is becoming more and more diverse in the shape as well as colors and textures, but it always remains the same traditional image. 

Vietnam and its unique and rich cultural features in the hearts of tourists 

Rich in cultures

Vietnam has 54 ethnic groups, of which the majority is the Kinh, they live mainly in the plains while other ethnic groups are scattered in the mountainous areas. Each ethnic group is a different culture, they have their own beliefs, cuisines and specialities. 54 ethnicities are 54 different cultural colors, have been building the Vietnamese culture with a lovely and colorful S-shaped strip and industrious, creative inhabitants who are always united and working together.

Icon design of 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam 

Beliefs and religions

In Vietnam, there are quite a lot of different religions such as Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, etc. Therefore, when you explore the culture here you can find countless different religious works. The religious structures are different and many of them have become tourist destinations attracting thousands of tourists every year such as: Mot Cot Pagoda (Hanoi), Temple of Literature (Hanoi), Notre Dame Cathedral (Ho Chi Minh City), Mariamman Hindu Temple.

Temple of Literature 

The beauty of Vietnamese traditional culture

Besides, the custom of worshiping ancestors is also one of the indispensable beauties when talking about Vietnamese culture. Worship is like expressing gratitude, remembering the merits of birth and nurturing of the previous generations. Therefore, almost every Vietnamese family has at least one altar to worship ancestors in the family. In addition to the main anniversaries, Vietnamese people also often burn incense in memory of their ancestors on special occasions such as Tet holiday, the first day and the full moon day of a month, Ong Cong Ong Tao, Thanh Minh, etc. 

Ancestor worshipping is a long-standing cultural activity to show respect for the deceased. So far this activity is still passed down to the succeeding generations

Cuisine - a feature of our country's culture

Certainly, cuisine is one of the indispensable features when it comes to the culture of Vietnam, not only is it rich in dishes, but in each region, there are also separate ways to prepare, enjoy and evaluate the taste of different dishes.

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