COUNTRY
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Land of the Ascending Dragon

Việt Nam
Vietnam is where tradition and transformation move in tandem. Its beauty lies in the everyday: Early morning markets, incense curling through ancient pagodas, and meals shared on tiny stools under banyan trees. Rooted in Confucian values, Buddhist beliefs, and a deep respect for ancestors, Vietnam’s cultural foundations remain strong.
Yet alongside this heritage, a bold, modern spirit is rising. In cities like Da Nang, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, a new generation is redefining identity through art, fashion, tech, and music. Cafés double as creative studios, old French villas house co-working spaces, and tradition is reimagined – not forgotten. Vietnam is evolving with confidence, youth, and a creative pulse uniquely its own.
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