The unique culture of Vietnam is among the nation’s many highlights, and these are some experiences and things to do which will make your trip here more rewarding.
Learn to Make Local Dishes
The country has rich culinary traditions and a great way to learn more about this is to join a local cooking class. Such experiences are on offer at resorts like Anantara Quy Nhon Villas where you will be taken on a hands-on foodie journey of discovery and find out how to make (and savour!) popular Vietnamese dishes; these include Banh Xeo, a sizzling pancake which has prawn and vermicelli stuffing.
Find Out About Handicrafts
On your tour of Vietnam, you can also look to learn more about traditional handicrafts which are an important part of local livelihoods. For example, among the most captivating things to do in Quy Nhon would be to visit Dap Da village where you can watch artisans at work using skills that have been passed down from generation to generation. You could also learn how to weave the iconic conical hat called the Non La!
Practise Viet Vo Dao
Viet Vo Dao is the name given to a local form of martial art that apart from self-defence is also focused on attaining moral refinement through mindfulness and physical movement. The birthplace of Viet Vo Dao is Quy Nhon, so those based here can find out more about its history at the local martial arts museum; what’s more, some resorts will also feature one-on-one classes to help you learn it as well!
Enjoy Local Art & Music
A great way to gain more cultural insights is to enjoy local art as well as traditional Vietnamese music. When it comes to art, some of the places to go to are the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi and the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum. Meanwhile, those interested in music should look to take in a performance of Ca Tru, Sung poetry which is popular in the north and features a female singer and two instrumentalists.
