Four new countries and nine updated editions have been added to Bobbie Kalman's popular Lands, Peoples, and Cultures series. These powerful and intimate portraits of countries use up-to-date information and full-color photography. Presented in a mini series format, three books per country ensures thorough coverage of all the important aspects. It also allows more students to work on different projects at the same time. Covering more than basic history and geography, students will be fascinated to learn about:
-- the land... geography, agriculture, transportation, history, industry, and glorious wonders
-- the people... unique customs, customs we share, problems faced by minority groups and women
-- the culture... modern festivals, ancient processions, food, games, and more
Vietnam maintains a strong link to the past but is now finding foreign cultures, especially from the West, are beginning to have an influence on their culture. Celebrate the festivals that honor Vietnamese beliefs as well as their stories about heroes and legends, their theater, and haunting music.
Topics include:
-- music, theater and fashion
-- flavors of the land and sea
-- architecture
-- arts, crafts and festivals
-- religion -- a monk's life
