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What do Vietnam men wear?
Ao Dai
The traditional Vietnamese dress for men is known as the Ao Dai. It is a long silk tunic with a conventional looking snug collar and is buttoned down on the left side. The male tunic falls to the knees and is generally worn with loose pants underneath.
What is the color of Vietnamese dress?
Young girls often wear plain white, symbolizing purity. In Vietnam, high school girls’ uniform is commonly a white ao dai. Older but unmarried girls wear soft pastel colors, while older married women usually wear ao dai in richer and darker colors.
How should you dress in Vietnam?
Vietnamese people generally dress quite conservatively. Both men and women wear full-length pants, and avoid shorts due to their modest culture, even in the heat. Tourists however, sometimes wear shorts, although they are advised to bear in mind that this is considered inappropriate in Vietnamese temples.
What can you not bring to Vietnam?
Weapons and Explosives: We know that some countries allow citizens to own some kinds of weapons. However in Vietnam, using or bringing weapons (such as pistols, shotguns, and firearms) or explosives is totally prohibited. If you are caught with these items, you will definitely in trouble!
Do and don’ts in Vietnam culture?
Avoid profusely complimenting people or using very colourful language to praise something. This can often be interpreted as insincere and may actually cause people to lose face. Don’t assume that the Vietnamese have a natural alignment with China. Avoid directly criticising someone or pointing out his or her mistakes.
What kind of clothes do people in Vietnam wear?
Even though Vietnamese fashion has regional differences, especially in the North and South of Vietnam and among the various classes, in some way or other their traditional way of dressing is similar and definitely sets them apart. The Vietnamese have several ethnic outfits which are as simple as the people of Vietnam.
What is the culture and traditions of Vietnam?
Vietnam is a country known for its diversity in culture and traditions. The Vietnamese are very simple people, which are mirrored in their way of living, the culture of Vietnam and especially in their clothes.
What did the French wear during the Vietnam War?
Due to the involvement of the French in the Vietnam War, French fashion designers such as Dior, Chanel, Givenchy became well known in the states. Also influenced by French fashion was the introduction and production of stockings (pantyhose).
When did the Chinese start wearing Vietnamese clothing?
From period of 40 AD to 938 AD, the direct rule of the Chinese in Northern Vietnam led to the Chinese clothing influence on the local clothing styles, especially the local elites; this included the leaders who rebelled against the rule of the Chinese who typically wore Chinese-style clothing.