The Vietnamese language belongs to a language group which was established a long time ago in East Asia. Changes in material conditions over many centuries and the increasing demands of cultural life have influenced the Vietnamese language.

While adopting many elements of the Chinese language, the Vietnamese people changed many Chinese words, gradually creating Han-Viet (Chinese-Vietnamese) which incorporated purely Vietnamese words. "Vietnamization" not only applied to the Chinese language, but also to French and other language groups, creating a diverse vocabulary for the Vietnamese language.

Vietnam is a country of overwhelming beauty, located at the eastern part of the Indochinese peninsula.Three quarters of Vietnam’s territory consist of mountains and hills. The country borders the Gulf of Thailand, the Gulf of Tonkin and the South China Sea, alongside China, Laos and Combodia. Approximately 329.560 km2 in area, the country’s total length from north to south is 1.650 km.The coastline is 3.444 km long and the inland border is 4.639 km.

Visitors to Vietnam will discover a country that offers a fascinating mixture of ancient and modern sights. The richness of Vietnamese‘s history is reflected in the country’s amazing heritage. Architecture and art express a graceful blend of natural balance and harmony. Pagoda’s, temples, sculptures… their beauty id often simple, sometimes complex, and always offers a lasting memory.

Water puppetry is a distinct Vietnamese art which has its origins in the 10th century. The puppets are carefully carved and then painted in beautiful colours.
The puppeteers stand in waist-deep water behind a rattan screen and manipulate the puppets using long poles hidden beneath the water.

Probably the most important and popular event of the year in Vietnam is the Têt festival. It is the Vietnamese New Year, a week-long event in late January or early February that celebrates the new lunar year and the advent of spring.