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| Image of Vietnamese, pole and baskets |
Vietnam is known for this image.
And Vietnamese say their country looks like two baskets placed at two ends of a pole. (Vietnam-Culture, 2009)
Rice
Vietnam is an agricultural country where 8 out of 10 Vietnamese live in the rural areas, growing rice for a living. Rice is the main staple of the Vietnamese diet, occupying 94 percent of arable land. In 1999, a total of 31.4 million tons of rice were produced. (Vietnam-Culture, 2009)
Conical Hats (Nonla)
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| Nonla |
Conical hats are made only by hand and are usually made by women. It starts by exposing the leaves, which were brought back from the forest, to the dews for a night to soften them. They are then flattened by hand or by ironing when the leaves are dry but soft. Young leaves are selected while the old and dark ones discarded.
Usually, a hat consists of 16 to 18 rims which are made from a special kind of bamboo. Last of all, the hat is trimmed and painted with a coat of attar oil to keep it clean and smooth.
Usually, a hat consists of 16 to 18 rims which are made from a special kind of bamboo. Last of all, the hat is trimmed and painted with a coat of attar oil to keep it clean and smooth.
The conical hat has several uses. It serves as a protection against the sun, rain and rough wind. Vietnamese women also use the hat to fan themselves during summer. It can also be used as a container for vegetables or even a bowl to relieve thirst when passing by a well.
(Vietnam-Culture, 2009)
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