What are some surprising facts about Vietnam?

  • In Vietnam, there is a temple for the Lady Horse (Bà Chúa Ngựa). It begins with the story that in the past in this village, there was a very perverted woman, whose perverted practices were heard by an official. She was punished by being placed in a horse-shaped cage so that she was raped by a stallion. Finally she died and people made a temple for her and prayed there for good luck.
  • In schools, Vietnamese are required to study Classical Chinese poetry, both in Vietnamese and in Chinese but translated into the Vietnamese alphabet.
  • During the Vietnamese Empire, the use of skirts was banned nationwide. Instead, the Vietnamese national dress with pants was created.
  • Vietnamese people hate the Chinese government but love Chinese culture.
  • There is free iced tea provided along the streets in Vietnam for workers who need a drink. No need to pay, no need to use anything. Just drink.

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