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What is the Picture all about? SLIDESMANIA.COM Answer: Vietnam The evolution of the Flag of Vietnam SLIDESMANIA.COM Flag and its representation Yellow color - Vietnamese race Red background- for blood Five-pointed star represents the workers, peasant, intellectuals, soldiers, and traders. SLIDESMANI...

What is the Picture all about? SLIDESMANIA.COM Answer: Vietnam The evolution of the Flag of Vietnam SLIDESMANIA.COM Flag and its representation Yellow color - Vietnamese race Red background- for blood Five-pointed star represents the workers, peasant, intellectuals, soldiers, and traders. SLIDESMANIA.COM Folk beliefs, Christianity, Buddhism 1 dong = 0.0023 Philippine peso SLIDESMANIA.COM Introduction: Indochina peninsula lies east of India and South China, and has three SEA countries - Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Vietnamese was influenced more by China. - SLIDESMANIA.COM - Important cities in Vietnam : Ho Chi Minh city (formerly Saigon) and Hue, old capital Vietnam is two-thirds covered with hills and densely forested mountain. Vietnam is one of the most biodiverse countries with some species only recently discovered (Solar deer) History of Vietnam Early Days of Vietnam SLIDESMANIA.COM The name Vietnam or Nam-Viet was derived from the word Nam-Yueh. Yueh was the name given by the Han to Chinese people who moved southward to the red river delta. When the Tang took over the Han, the vietnamese leader, Ngo Queyen, established himself as the king of the Vietnamese people. -The Chinese attempted to regain Vietnam in 1257 -the Mongols attacked Hanoi. (The King Tran Thanh Ton tried to pacify the emperor by sending tributes but was refused by the emperor. -When Mongols attempted Champa (portions of all the country in Indochina) in 1281, the Vietnamese helped champa and defeated the enemy. - In 1285, they resisted another assault by Mongols. SLIDESMANIA.COM - Under the leadership of Le Thanh Ton annexed the Kingdom of Champa and expanded further to the Mekong river. - He also organized a government pattern and conducted civil service exam. - Rival Families battled for imperial control. (The Nguyen and Mac Family). - In 1540, China intervened as a result, kingdom was divided into 2. North Vietnam(Mac Family - Hanoi) and South Vietnam (Nguyen Family - Hue). SLIDESMANIA.COM French Indochina (Laos, Vietnam, and Combodia) - France colonial rule was meant to improve trade relations. - Another reason was to protect French missionaris conducting conversion activities. SLIDESMANIA.COM - Emperor Minh Mang persecuted missionaries and converts which results to Treaty of Saigon Vietnam before and after world war - Ho Chi Minh set up a united front. SLIDESMANIA.COM - French together with Americans returned to Vietnam and occupy Indochina (They were able to occupy Saigon). - The Vietnamese, determined to gain their independence and faced the French forces in the battle. - After 69 days of confrontation, the vietnamese communists won against France. - Peace talks were held at Geneva, Switzerland to formally end conflict. (Known as Geneva Accords of 1954). - South Vietnam refused to sign Geneva accords. - In 1973, the US and other parties involved signed Paris Peace accord which ended the war. SLIDESMANIA.COM Instructions: 1. To know more about the history of Vietnam, read the following pages 163 (Early Times), 243 (The French Indochina), and 281-284 (Vietnam before and after World War I)I in your Civics book. SLIDESMANIA.COM Major Land and Water Forms Geographical features in Vietnam Mekong River The Mekong or Mekong River is a trans-boundary river in East Asia and Southeast Asia. It is the world's twelfth longest river and the third longest in Asia. Its estimated length is 4,909 km SLIDESMANIA.COM Geographical features in Vietnam Red River Delta The Red River, also known as the Hong River, and the Yuan River in Chinese, is a 1,149-kilometer-long river that flows from Yunnan in Southwest China through northern Vietnam to the Gulf of Tonkin. SLIDESMANIA.COM Geographical features in Vietnam Dong Nai River SLIDESMANIA.COM The Đồng Nai River is a river in Vietnam that originates in the Central Highlands region of the southern portion of the country. It is approximately 586 km in length, making it the longest river to be entirely located in Vietnam. It gives its name to Đồng Nai Province Geographical features in Vietnam Black or Da River SLIDESMANIA.COM Located in northwestern Vietnam, the Da River (also known as the Black River) courses through three of the countries beloved provinces – Lai Chau, Son La and Hoa Binh. This incredible river passes alongside mountains and idyllic villages. Joining the Red River in the Tam Nong District, its total length is 910 km. Geographical features in Vietnam Ha Long Bay SLIDESMANIA.COM Hạ Long Bay, in northeast Vietnam, is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests. Junk boat tours and sea kayak expeditions take visitors past islands named for their shapes, including Stone Dog and Teapot islets. The region is popular for scuba diving, rock climbing and hiking, particularly in mountainous Cát Bà National Park Climate in Vietnam Vietnam has a tropical climate dominated by the monsoon season. which is SLIDESMANIA.COM The temperature in Vietnam typically ranges between 70°F (21°C) and 95°F (35°C) throughout the year. Average annual humidity is around 85%. Vietnam receives the majority of its precipitation during monsoon season, but the rest of the year also receives regular rainfall. The average annual rainfall is about 40 inches (30.80 in the Philippines). Vietnam has a tropical monsoon climate with high humidity but its varied terrain means the temperature and seasons will vary across the different regions. The winter, or dryer season, is approximately from November to April. Vietnam has three distinct regional weather patterns: SLIDESMANIA.COM 1. North Vietnam - can sometimes experience snow and freezing temperatures. Winter (November to April) is cool , Summer (May to October) is hot, and Humid and rainy (July to September). Vietnam has three distinct regional weather patterns: 2. Central Vietnam - is hot and dry in the summer (January to August) and cool and rainy in winter, with monsoon-level rains in October and November. has constant warm temperatures. Here the seasons are simple: rainy (May to November) and dry (November to May). 3. Southern Vietnam - SLIDESMANIA.COM President Võ Văn Thưởng Thuong, 54, is the youngest president in the country's political history. SLIDESMANIA.COM He belongs to the southern province of Vinh Long and holds a Master’s degree in Philosophy. “(I will) strive to fulfill to the best of my abilities the responsibilities and missions entrusted by the party, state, and the people,” the media outlet quoted the newly-elected president as saying. Vietnam’s contributions and inventions One of the inventors of ATM is Do Duc Cuong. A Vietnamese. SLIDESMANIA.COM Vietnam’s cultures and practices Burning votive paper They represent gifts for their ancestors. After being burnt, a little wine is sprinkled upon the ashes so that the spirits can ascend to heaven and bring the gifts for the ancestors to use them. This ritual takes place regularly on particular days such as festivals, new and full moon days, yearly ancestors’ death anniversaries or the Lunar New Year. SLIDESMANIA.COM Cultures and Practices Burning votive paper SLIDESMANIA.COM God of Wealth Worship in business According to Vietnamese conception, Than Tai ( God of Wealth) is a sort of "benefactor" to bring fortune into a business. In principle, the altar should be placed in a well ventilated position, in a corner of the house or in front of the entrance. That is why you will find a small altar like this one in almost every shop, boutique, restaurant, hotel in Vietnam. SLIDESMANIA.COM Cultures and Practices God of Wealth SLIDESMANIA.COM Visiting the Pagoda by the beginning of the year SLIDESMANIA.COM When the spring is coming, many Vietnamese go to the pagodas and temples to pray for health, peace and happiness. This is not only simply a wish but also a moment for people to gather in a spiritual place, leaving behind the difficulties in life and feeling all together with the harmony of heaven and earth. Cultures and Practices Visiting the Pagoda by the beginning of the year SLIDESMANIA.COM Lunar New Year reunion (Tet Holiday) SLIDESMANIA.COM The Vietnamese New Year (Tet) takes place from the first day of the first month of the Lunar calendar (around late January or early February) for at least three days. It is a joyful family reunion full of smiles and blessings to express the filial piety, the family bonds and the desire for an coming year full of happiness, prosperity and goodness. Festivals Tet Nguyen Dan/ Vietnam Lunar New Year SLIDESMANIA.COM Tet Nguyen Dan is an important festival in the list of traditional festivals in Vietnam. This Vietnamese festival is celebrated to thank the gods for the arrival of spring while the locals pay respects to their ancestors and get together with family members to welcome the New Year. Vietnam’s History Answer: Instructions : Answer the following questions below in your Civics notebook (Front page). 1. SLIDESMANIA.COM Assignment : Please read about Vietnam and its history in Civics book. Just refer to the following pages below. Early Days : 163-164 Western Imperialism in SEA : 243 Vietnam after WWII : 281-284 SLIDESMANIA.COM Quiz 3.2 (Korea and Vietnam) Instructions: Please study everything that we discussed about Korea and Vietnam for our Quiz 3.2 next meeting on April 4, 2024. SLIDESMANIA.COM