Marry a Foreigner in Vietnam Friday, November 23rd, 2012 - 9:40 PM

If you're thinking about getting married in Vietnam, you need to know how to go about doing it. There are different marriage laws in every country, and in order to avoid legal complications with your happy new spouse, you should go about them properly from the beginning. Here's what you need to know...

Shades of Influence-The American Press in Vietnam Friday, November 23rd, 2012 - 9:27 PM

The war in Vietnam was an experience that has affected American society as a whole for the last forty years. Many American lives were lost or ruined during this dark time in our nation’s history. It was a bitter war, fought without the backing of the American public as a majority; thus the conflict spawned many radical anti-government groups who openly displayed their distrust. 

War as a Tourist Attraction: Vietnam Friday, November 23rd, 2012 - 9:21 PM

The remnants of the Vietnam War are now a significant source of tourist dollars.  The landscape of Vietnam remains scarred by barbed wire, aircraft hangars, and rusting tanks.  Centuries of war waged on Vietnamese soil ties tourists from not only the United States, but France, Russia, and Chinese visitors as well.  It is the rare Vietnamese city that bears no reminder of some sort of colonialist war.

Khue Van Pavilion in Hanoi city, Vietnam Thursday, November 22nd, 2012 - 2:09 PM

According to the artifacts collected in the recent excavation drives around Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi, the special architecture features of Khue Van Cac is belonged to the Ly Dynasty (1010 – 1225) and Tran Dynasty (1225 – 1400). Students’ life living in the ancient time is reflected through these artifacts and seemed to be simple and pure compared to that of the city dwellers. There are 82 steles, where listed the names of 1306 doctors who obtained the doctoral titles at 83 royal examinations, held from 1442 to 1779, are placed the area of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam.

Hanoi Flag Tower in Hanoi city, Vietnam Thursday, November 22nd, 2012 - 2:06 PM

Hanoi Flag Tower (Cột Cờ in Vietnamese) is one of the popular destinations in Hanoi capital which was built in the early 19th century.

Ancient houses in Hanoi city, Vietnam Thursday, November 22nd, 2012 - 2:02 PM

Located in the area of Hoan Kiem District, the ancient quarter is well-known as one of most famous tourist and historical spots in Hanoi. With a huge area of about 100 ha, the ancient quarter has the geometrical shape of triangle, of which has a peak named Hang Than street. This quarter includes two sides: eastern side by Red River damp, western side by the street of Hang Cot, Hang Dieu, Hang Da, and bases by the axis of Hang Bong – Hang Gai – Cau Go Street.

The Huc Bridge in Hanoi city, Vietnam Thursday, November 22nd, 2012 - 1:58 PM

The Huc Bridge is a beautiful construction built to connect the Ngoc Son Temple located in the heart of Hoan Kiem Lake and the lake bank.

 

Thanh Hà Communal House in Hanoi city, Vietnam Thursday, November 22nd, 2012 - 1:53 PM

Located at No.10 Ngo Gach, Dong Xuan Ward in Hoan Kiem District of Hanoi, Thanh Ha Communal House was seen as the oldest extant stele in Hanoi. Built in 1430, this historical relic was originally named Thanh Ha Ngoc Phả Bi Kí.

Revolution Museum in Hanoi city, Vietnam Thursday, November 22nd, 2012 - 1:47 PM

The Revolution Museum was established in August 1959. Originally, this museum consists of two floors and is a used building which was the former headquarters of the Trade Department. After being undergone for some renovations and redesign, the Revolution Museum now includes about 30 showrooms, where display more than 40,000 historical exhibits. The very first room is officially used to introduce about Vietnam and the Vietnamese. 

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi city, Vietnam Thursday, November 22nd, 2012 - 1:42 PM

Location: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology is located on Nguyen Van Huyen Street, Cau Giay District, Hanoi.

Characteristic: this museum is displaying about more than 10,000 objects, 15,000 black and white photos, and hundreds of video tapes and cassettes that reflect everything related to 54 ethnic groups of Vietnam consisting of daily life, activities, customs, habits and culture features.