Vietnam
by Deion Baluyot B1
Background info about Vietnam
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi
The population is 99,477,857
The area is 127,881 square miles
Agricultural Products
Rice
Coffee
Tea
Pepper
Soybeans
Cashews
Seafood
Customs
The man hosting the meal is always served first
The dish must be garnished before being eaten
Try every dish first before getting seconds of your preferred dishes
Try to eat as much on your plate
It is disrespectful to place your chopsticks vertically down your rice bowl
Holiday Celebrations
Vietnamese New Year- January 31
Liberation Day? Reunification Day- April 30
Independence Day- September 2
Tet Holiday- January 28 to February 5
Tet Holiday is the only one to have food that is traditional to serve, which is Banh Chung (square cake), Vietnamese sausage, Xoi (sticky rice), Thit Ga (boiled chicken), and Mut (candied fruits).