Learning Vietnamese

Vietnamese is one of the interesting language arround the world to learn, but that also must make it the most interesting. It’s the world’s only remaining pictographic language in common use, with thousands of characters making up the written language. It’s pronunciation is generally one syllable per character, in one of five tones. Vietnam’s rich literary culture includes many pithy sayings and beautiful poems.

Symbols of Vietnam

The symbols of Vietnam reflect its rich culture and resilient spirit. Key symbols include the lotus flower, representing purity and strength; the Ao Dai, symbolizing elegance and tradition; the red flag with a gold star, signifying unity and sacrifice; and the conical hat (Non La), an emblem of rural life. Other symbols like the turtle, associated with wisdom and longevity, and bamboo, representing resilience, further highlight Vietnam’s heritage and values.