Hanoi's Old Quarter, sometimes called 36 Streets, has a history as old as the city itself. When Ly Thai, the Vietnamese emperor moved the capital of Vietnam to Hanoi in the 11th century, artisans and craftsmen relocated to the area around the royal … [Read more...]
Render unto
The capital of Vietnam. Former capital of French Indochina. The millennial city that traces its beginning back to 1010 AD. This is Hanoi. A city of old and new, that offers memories of the past, while giving a glimpse of the future. A place … [Read more...]
Reminiscence
Da Nang has changed quite a bit in the forty years since the Vietnam War. It is no longer the French port town or American military base that many may remember, but it continues to be a place steeped with a deep feeling of nostalgia. In Vietnam, … [Read more...]
70-40-20
"All men are created equal. They are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among them are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." This immortal statement was made in the Declaration of Independence of the United States of … [Read more...]
CompassionNet 4.29.15
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM (HOE-chee-men) - April 30 marks the 40th anniversary of the end of the American-Vietnam War. The pain and repercussions of this conflict remain strong for many. The country and peoples of Vietnam have experienced many … [Read more...]
Country Studies
This is a very thorough country study on Vietnam. It contains a great deal of historical and cultural information. The document is not the liveliest of reading, but is a great source for background information for those wanting to really dig in and … [Read more...]
