Culture & Identity of Vietnam. Introduction. The way of life in Vietnam is fairly diverse. This is especially true based on the differences in occupations and geography. Over two thirds of the population lives in rural areas, but the landscape prevents traditional farming for many people. read more
Yes, Vietnam does have a distinct culture and a unique identity that separate them from their neighboring countries. And yes, Vietnam has 1000 year of Chinese colonization but it does not make the Vietnamese become Chinese. Vietnamese distinct culture is made up of three facets: Southeast Asia, East Asia (China), and France. read more
For these people, the Vietnamese identity is still only tied to the ethnicity, language, food, dress, and culture, but can also be more narrowly defined to include any ethnic Vietnamese, no matter their culture. read more
Traditional values of Vietnamese lifestyle were deeply affected by Confucian ethics. During thousand years under the invasion and domination by Chinese, Vietnamese culture was also permeated by their Confucian philosophical beliefs. read more