Vietnam is the homeland of diverse bloodlines. The community of 54 ethnic groups is divided into hundreds of smaller groups. Each ethnic minority maintains its own culture, with its own rituals, costumes, and language. The best way to learn about them is through practical experiences such as living with indigenous people, or learning how to weave fabric with unique patterns. National culture is always an attractive highlight of Vietnamese tourism.
The aroma of a cup of Vietnamese coffee is a great alarm clock. The fertile basalt soil of the Central Highlands grows quality robusta coffee trees. These coffee beans are one of Vietnam's most beloved export products to the world. Vietnamese coffee culture is very diverse, you can easily count hundreds of coffee shops in big cities. Vietnamese people make traditional coffee using aluminum filters. Watching time pass while waiting for a cup of coffee to drip makes this drink even more flavorful.
The Vietnam National Gene Bank preserves 12,300 varieties of 115 species. The Vietnamese government spent US$497 million to maintain biodiversity in 2004 and has established 126 protected areas including 28 national parks. Vietnam has 2 world natural heritage sites: Ha Long Bay and Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park and 6 biosphere reserves including Can Gio, Cat Tien, Cat Ba, Kien Giang, and River Delta mangrove forests. Hong and Tay Nghe An.
The cultural identity of ethnic groups is clearly expressed in community life and in economic activities from customs, costumes to culinary styles. Below are the unique features of Vietnamese culture that you can learn about.