Children will get an inside look at Vietnam's vibrant culture, while
learning through fun, hands-on games, songs, and activities! This
multicultural children's book is perfect for story time at home or in a
classroom, and is one children will come back to time and again.
Young readers are introduced to many different aspects of Vietnamese
culture, including:
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A brief look at the nation's history, from its mythological beginnings
to its famous kings and heroes
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Tours of picturesque Halong Bay, the teeming streets of Hanoi and
Saigon, the sand dunes of Mui Ne, the Dragon Bridge in Da Nang, the
imperial palace in Hue, and many more colorful places!
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Try your hand at making authentic Vietnamese dishes including a Banh
Mi sandwich, Fresh Spring Rolls and Moon Cakes to accompany the
Mid-Autumn Festival celebration
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Re-live popular folktales and legends like "The Legend of the Areca
Nut and the Betel Leaves" and "The Legend of Trong Com"
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Learn the beloved folk song "The Rice Drum" and the lively dance that
accompanies it
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Experience the sights and sounds of the Tet New Year's celebration as
well as other colorful festivals like the Feast of the Wandering
Souls, the Mooncake Festival, the Kitchen God Festival, and the Hoi An
Lantern Festival
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Learn to speak a few words of Vietnamese, including greetings and the
proper way to say goodbye
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Make a beaded dragonfly; learn about Vietnamese manners and
superstitions; celebrate birthdays, weddings, and important events;
and taste the local fruits and delicious street food dishes!
Award-winning author Phuoc Thi Minh Tran is a Vietnamese librarian and
storyteller who opens windows onto a culture she knows intimately in
this lavishly-illustrated book. The charming full-color illustrations
and photographs bring Vietnam's history and culture vividly to life.
