Vietnam has a diverse mix of religions, including Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Catholocism, Hinduism and even a home grown religion, Cao Daism. The dominant religion is Buddhism and you will see numerous temples throughout Vietnam as well as the traditional alters in many homes and hotels. Catholicism is also strong in Vietnam, undoubtedly a result of 100 years of French rule. There are a number of beautiful Catholic churches throughout the country. An unusual religion, Cao Daism, was founded in Vietnam in 1926 by Ngo Minh Chieu. The Cao Dai religion is a melting pot of Buddhist, Christian, Taoist and Confucianist ideals. Part cult, part political organization, part religion, it developed quite a followingVery quickly. As you can imagine, this did not go over well with the South Vietnamese government or later the Communist government, and for a while Cao Daism almost died out. Today Cao Daism is once again flourishing, with an estimated 2 million followers in Vietnam. They have temples throughout South Vietnam and those at Tay Ninh and Danang are popular tourist sites. (and well worth aVisit!) After reunification in 1975, the government sought to supress religion and it's influence on the people. The result is that today, many young people consider themselves atheists. But as in other Communist countries, religion never really left Vietnam and today, with a new climate of tolerance, religions of all types are practiced openly in Vietnam.

Vietnamese life revolves around the family. The Vietnamese family consists of the nuclear as well as the extended family.
 It is not uncommon for three generations to be living together under one roof.
 In Confucian tradition, the father is the head of the family and it is his responsibility to provide food, clothing and shelter and make important decisions. Within the same tradition it is believed that after someone dies their spirit lives on. Descendents will "worship" their ancestors to ensure their good favour. On the anniversary of a person's death, ceremonies are held in their memory. They are also remembered during certain lunar festivals and souls are consulted prior to important decisions or occasions such as a birth or a wedding.

As with many other Asian nations, the concept of face is extremely important to the Vietnamese. Face is a tricky concept to explain but can be roughly described a quality that reflects a person's reputation, dignity, and prestige. It is possible to lose face, save face or give face to another person. Companies as well as individuals can have face or lose face. For foreigners it is important to be aware that you may unintentionally cause a loss of face so it is important to be aware of your words and actions. Understanding how face is lost, saved or given is critical. Someone can be given face by complimenting them for their hospitality or business acumen. Accusing someone of poor performance or reprimanding them publicly will lead to a loss of face.

Áo Dài is the traditional "dress" which is worn by Vietnamese women. This two-piece garment made of silk consists of a long flowing smock worn over baggy trousers reaching all the way to the ground. 

Teenage school girls trade in their blue and white uniforms for all white Áo Dài, and you'll often see them pedalling their bikes, with the smock of their Áo Dài draped over their handlebars. Older women wear Áo Dài of Various colors, often with intricate patterns and designs, in formal or work settings.

Vietnamese, Vietnam's official language, is a tonal language that can be compared to Cambodia's official language, Khmer. With each syllable, there are six different tones that can be used, which change the definition and it often makes it difficult for foreigners to pick up the language. 
 
There are other languages spoken as well such as Chinese, Khmer, Cham and other languages spoken by tribes inhabiting the mountainous regions. Although there are some similarities to Southeast Asian languages, such as Chinese, Vietnamese is thought to be a separate language group, although a member of the Austro-Asiatic language family. In written form, Vietnamese uses the Roman alphabet and accent marks to show tones. This system of writing called quoc ngu, was created by Catholic missionaries in the 17th century to translate the scriptures. Eventually this system, particularly after World War I, replaced one using Chinese characters (chu nom), which had been the unofficial written form used for centuries.

you can enjoy are Phở, Bún Riêu, Bánh Cuốn, Chả cá Lã Vọng, Bánh chưng … and more.
In the Central of Vietnam, the famous cuisines that you can enjoy are Bún Bò Huế, Mì Quảng, Bánh bèo, Tré, Cao Lầu and more.
In the South of Vietnam, the famous cuisines that you can enjoy are Bánh Xèo, Bánh Ướt, Cơm Tấm Sườn, Nem Nướng, Hủ Tiếu, Gỏi and more.
Different places with different tastes, but all are worth to taste.

In 19th century, Vietnamese people always use the transportations as Xe Kéo, Xe Lôi, Xe Lam, Xe Ngựa, Xe Bò, and Xe Xích Lô. Nowadays, most of them were not used anymore. However, they can be found in some provinces of Vietnam. The ancient transportations were replaced by the modern vehicles as Taxi, Bus, and Xe Ôm.