The people are kind and welcoming.
Vietnam is influenced by so many different cultures.
Tradition is important to the people.
Buddhist religion is still strong in Vietnam
While in Vietnam, I continually asked people what Americans should know about the country. I talked to local students, travel guides and Americans who were visiting the country. The video below summarizes some of their answers.
The people learn to live and adapt to any condition. This is a street in Hanoi. The train runs several times during the day.
Opposite view of the tracks. If you want to see more, google "Train street Hanoi" . There are lots of videos about it.
They have a sense of humor and are very creative.
The people enjoy amusement parks and recreational activities.
There are many small shops. This one sells paper made in the traditional Vietnamese method.
The shops on the streets can be very specific, like this one above. There is an entire street devoted to mannequins.
Starbucks is found throughout the country.
A fun place to meet friends and enjoy American food and drink.
Everyone and everything is decorated for the Tet celebration.
Super bowl Sunday is celebrated in the country.
This is a popular amusement park in Vietnam.
There are many different types of food available in the country.
Churches can be found everywhere in the country. There is no official religion.