The early- to mid-twentieth century saw a flowering of Vietnamese literature, due largely to the spread of thequoc ngu,or romanized system of writing. The older Chinese-based writing system was difficult to learn and to use, and the new writing made mass literacy possible, creating new read...
Wedding Mass For a Catholic couple, the guests will have a light snack after the tea ceremony. A light snack is a misnomer as there are plenty of Vietnamese dishes, and lots of food to go around. They will then depart towards the church where mass will then take place. After mass,...
Two outside musical influences forever changed the position of music in Vietnamese life: the instruction of Western classical music, and the arrival of Western popular song. Classical music achieved its foothold through the Catholic church and Catholic schools, as well as through the opening of Ha...
The first wave of significant Vietnamese migration began on 30 April 1975 with the fall ofSaigonto theNorth Vietnamese. That event, which marked the official end of the Vietnam War, simultaneously marked the beginning of a mass exodus from Vietnam. The first wave of refugees — the so-ca...
Hundreds of Catholics attend afternoon mass at the Church of the Redemptorist Fathers in Hue. Only a decade ago, many Vietnamese Catholics were careful about displaying their faith, concerned about running afoul of the ruling Communist Party. ...
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