Hello,
I' m a Spanish boy researching internationaly about:
* Interesting and original things available in every country
* Or much cheaper!!
... and I wonder what kind of such a things can a Spaniard get from Vietnam!
Thanks!!
Francho
Interestings or Cheap items not found outside Vietnam
Francho
21 May 2012 17:43:25
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Teacher Mark
22 May 2012 05:38:21
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The "Ao Dai" is unique to Vietnam:
ao dai noun \ŠäōŠdī, Ša-\ Plural: ao dais
Definition : the traditional dress of Vietnamese women that consists of a long tunic with slits on either side and wide trousers
Vietnamese: áo dái
Word etymology/origin:
áo = jacket, tunic (of Chinese origin; akin to Chin (Pek) ao3 jacket)
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dái = long
Merriam-Webster.com
Here's a link to a YouTube video about them:
Ao Dai Video
Francho
22 May 2012 09:30:45
10
Thank You!! Anything else??
extasia
22 May 2012 18:01:53
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FOOD!!!
Francho
22 May 2012 18:04:36
10
What kind of food?
Teacher Mark
23 May 2012 02:55:02
978
Francho wrote:Thank You!! Anything else??
No problem.
There are a few other things, such as ceramic handicrafts, silk products and brocades. While most may not be unique to Vietnam, the Vietnamese have done what they do so well and put their own spin on them (took a product and made it better, or different).
Google Image Search Results: Unique Products Vietnam
There's also fish sauce. Again, not necessarily unique, but it's one of the first things I thought of when I saw your post/question. Like the other products, the Vietnamese have created variations that make the sauces identifiable as being Vietnamese in origin:
Nuoc Cham/Nuoc Mam/Fish Sauce
extasia
23 May 2012 05:39:12
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In generall tailormade clothes are much more cheaper than in Europe.
Coffee is also very good in Vietnam. Especially this one with ice: http://newasiancuisine.com/wp-content/u … ipe-71.jpg
Teacher Mark
23 May 2012 07:32:42
978
extasia wrote:In generall tailormade clothes are much more cheaper than in Europe.
Coffee is also very good in Vietnam. Especially this one with ice: http://newasiancuisine.com/wp-content/u … ipe-71.jpg
He's asking for things that usually aren't found outside of Vietnam; things that are Vietnamese.
I was very surprised when I found out that Vietnam is the world's #2 exporter of coffee, behind Brazil and ahead of Columbia.
Vietnam produced 18% of all coffee traded in the world. Colombia produced 8%.
Link
My question is why it's easier to get a good, inexpensive cup of coffee in HCMC than it is in Hanoi? They obviously love tea more than coffee in Hanoi, which I guess comes from tradition?
Francho
23 May 2012 09:55:03
10
Thank you very much for your answers!!!
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