Celebrate Tet


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Introduces the Vietnamese New Year, describing its history and the ways it is celebrated by Vietnamese and Vietnamese Americans.





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Vietnam


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The Rough Guide to Vietnam is the ideal companion for exploring Southeast Asia''s most intriguing destination. A full-colour introductory section includes photos of the country''s highlights, from the waterborne markets of the Mekong Delta to the faded elegance of Hanoi. Lively coverage is given to towns and attractions and opinionated reviews give an up-to-the-minute impression of the country''s best-known sights. There is practical advice on exploring everything that may concern the independent traveller, from negotiating Vietnam''s borders to dining in street kitchens. The Contexts section includes enlightening articles on Vietnamese history, religion, music and film. "The Rough Guide to Vietnam is strongly recommended" The Daily Telegraph




Vietnam


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Describes the history, landscape, people and culture of Vietnam.




Vietnamese Americans


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Provides information on the history of Vietnam and on the customs, language, religion, and experiences of Vietnamese Americans.




Dragon Ascending


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For more than a quarter of a century, New York Times senior foreign correspondent Henry Kamm has been reporting from Asia. His knowledge of the history, people, politics, and culture of Vietnam is unsurpassed. In this vital work, Kamm offers a fresh, insightful look at today's Vietnam--a country struggling, still in its Communist thrall, with its own identity and future.




Celebrate Diwali


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Describes the history of Divali, its symbols, and how it is celebrated today.




Vietnam


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Describes such aspects of Vietnamese culture as theater, music and dance, architecture, religion, festivals, and foods.