Culture of Vietnam

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Hindi word for betel used for a stimulating and psychoactive preparation combined with areca nut and/or cured tobacco

hand gesture involving the index and middle fingers forming a "V" shape

flying lantern used during celebrations

honorary name given to royalty, nobles, and sometimes others, after the person's death

monetary gift given in eastern Asia

name bestowed upon one at adulthood in addition to one's given name in East Asian cultures

name bestowed to a monarch after death (East Asia)

pattern of human activity and symbolism associated with Vietnam and its people

type of age expression method in East Asia

Vietnamese festival

large embroidered badge sewn onto the surcoat of an official in Imperial China, Korea and Vietnam, embroidered with detailed, colorful animal or bird insignia indicating the rank of the official wearing it

Vietnamese combination of arts

semi-mythical King of ancient Vietnam

type of karaoke establishment

ancient distinction between Chinese people and foreigners

lunisolar calendar of Vietnam

Celebration tradition in Vietnam and China

holiday designated by law in Vietnam

overview of Prostitution in Vietnam

thumb|200px|Costumes as warlords for Tuồng (Hát Bội) in Huế in 1874 thumb|300px|Theatre actors from Nam Dinh in 20th century Vietnam. Hát tuồng (, Chữ Nôm: 咭從) or hát bội (, Chữ Nôm: 咭佩) is a form of Vietnamese theatre. Hát tuồng is often referred to as classical "Vietnamese opera" influenced by Chinese opera.

traditional Vietnamese toy

calligraphic tradition of Vietnam, in various scripts (chữ Hán, chữ Nôm, chữ Quốc ngữ)

headwear of Han Chinese officials during the Ming dynasty

traditional medicine practiced by Vietnamese people

Description of Vietnamese zodiac