Vietnamese culture is understood and presented in different concepts:

 • The first concept is the identification of Vietnamese culture with the culture of the
Vietnamese people, presenting the history of Vietnamese culture only as the history of the
civilization of the Vietnamese people.

• Second concept: Vietnamese culture is the whole culture of Vietnamese ethnic groups

living in the land of Vietnam, only the culture of each ethnic group, no national / national
culture.
 
• Third concept: Vietnamese culture is an ethnic / national cultural community, which is a
single national culture based on a variety of ethno-cultural nuances.  The concept of nation /
nation refers to a sovereign state in which most of its citizens are tied together by the
elements that make up the nation.  This third concept is currently the most popular among
researchers and managers in the field of Vietnamese culture, therefore the content of
Vietnamese culture will be presented in accordance with the third concept.  Vietnamese
culture towards national culture.
 
 1. Main features
 Vietnamese culture under the concept of a single national culture based on multi-ethnic
cultural nuances is expressed in three main characteristics:
 
• Firstly: Vietnam has a rich and diverse culture in all aspects, the Vietnamese and 54 ethnic
groups have good and correct customs from ancient times, there are many festivals The
meaning of public life, unshakable beliefs in beliefs, tolerance of various religious ideas and
doctrines, solidity  and metaphors in linguistic communication, from the traditional era to
modern literature, art.
 
• Secondly: the difference in topographic structure, climate and distribution of ethnic groups
and populations in Vietnam has created cultural zones with their own characteristics.  From
the cradle of Vietnamese culture in the Red River Delta from the Vietnamese mainstream to
Kinh Ku culture, rural culture and wet rice civilization, cultural nuances of ethnic minorities
in the northwest and northeast.  From outlying Vietnam during the nation-building in the
North-Central region mixed with the Cham culture from the Cham people in the central
South Coast.  From the new lands in the south with a mix of ethnic cultures Chinese,
Khmer, a variety of cultures and nationalities of the Central Highlands.

 • Thirdly: with a thousand-year history of the Vietnamese, as well as with later

convergences of other ethnic groups, from the local culture of the ancient Vietnamese of the
Hong Bang period to external influences ... over the millennia.  Thanks to the ancient
influence of China and Southeast Asia, the influence of France in the 19th century, the West
in the 20th century, and globalization in the 21st century.  Cultural changes have taken place
in Vietnam.  According to historical periods, there are missing aspects, but there are other
aspects as well.  cultural aspects are added to contemporary Vietnamese culture.
 
 2. Customs and habits
 • It is a country with 54 different ethnic groups, each with its own unique and impressive
culture and identity.
 • It is this difference in ethnic composition that has contributed to the creation of a very
diverse, rich and unique beauty for the culture of Vietnam that no other country can
replace.  The custom in Vietnam has a long tradition dating back thousands of years, it has
become a customary right deeply rooted in the hearts of every citizen of our country.
 • According to the twists and turns of national history, the customs and habits of the
Vietnamese people are constantly updated in accordance with the trends of society.  One of
the oldest traditions and very influential intense most of the past is the custom of betel
chewing.
 • A. It is a tradition dating back to the days of the Hung kings, originating in the history of
the betel nut region, and this practice has become the embodiment of the brotherhood of the
Vietnamese wife.  In our country, there is not only the custom of eating betel nut, but also
another custom that originated from ancient times, namely the custom of celebrating the
New Year, also known as Tet.
 
 3. Suit
 • Clothing is one of the key factors that determine the difference in the culture of Vietnam
and the country around the world.  The costumes not only reflect the cultural traditions and
customs of the Vietnamese nation, but are also the breath and soul of the nation.
 • The costumes of our country are very rich, many types, but the most impressive the
surrounding majority can say is the four pieces of tunic and shirt.  The costumes created the
look of water and a Vietnamese soul, and when Vietnam is mentioned, people will think of
it as a traditional ao-dai.  The traditional 2-piece tunic dress includes front and back wicked,
dotted heel long trousers, silk or fabric, smooth material, variety of colors and textures.
 • Ao Dai not only extols the delicate and loving beauty of Vietnamese women, but also
demonstrates solitude, equanimity and strange charm.  Today, Ao Dai is becoming more
and more varied in shape as well as color and texture, but always retains the same traditional
accessible shape.
 
    5. Faith and religion in culture
 • In Vietnam, there are quite a few religions, different from Christian, Buddhist, Hindu,
etc ... So when studying the culture here you can find many religions, not the same, and
many of whose works are becoming a point of attractive tourist attraction  every thousands
of tourists to visit and discover every year, for example, can be named as: Colonna Pagoda
(Hanoi), Temple of Literature (Hanoi), Notre Dame Cathedral (Ho Chi Minh City),
Mariamman Hindu Temple.
 • In addition, the custom of worshiping ancestors is also an irreplaceable beauty when it
comes to Vietnamese culture.  Worship is like the act of drinking water, remembering the
source, remembering the virtues of birth and upbringing ...
 • He went from fathers earlier.  Thus, almost every Vietnamese family has at least one
ancestor altar in the family.  Apart from major anniversaries, Vietnamese people also often
burn incense to commemorate other special occasions, such as the Tet festival, the first day
of the month and the day of the full moon, Mr. Kong Ong Tao, Thanh Minh ...
 • Ancestor worship is a cultural activity that has been established for a long time; until now,
this activity was still passed on to show respect for the dea