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For formal ceremonies, men would have two additional items, a long gown with slits on either side, and a turban, usually in black or brown made of cotton or silk. In feudal times, there were strict dress codes. Ordinary people were not allowed to wear clothes with dyes rather than black, brown or white. Costumes in yellow were reserved for the King. Those in purple and red were reserved for high ranking court officials, while dresses in blue were exclusively worn by petty court officials. Men's dress has gradually changed along with social development.
The traditional set of a long gown and turban gave way to modem-looking suits, while business shirts and trousers have replaced traditional long-sleeved shirts and wide trousers. Traditional costumes still exist and efforts are increasingly being made to restore traditional festivals and entertainment which incorporate traditional costumes.
For women, the outer garment is a special silk gown called an "ao tu than" which is brown or light brown in colour with four slits divided equally on its lower section. The second layer is a pink gown. When a woman wears her three gowns, she fastens the buttons on the side, and leave those on the chest unfastened so that it forms a shaped collar. This allows her to show the different colours on the upper part of the three gowns. Today, on formal occasions women wear "ao dai".
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In comparison with other developing countries, Vietnam's population enjoys a relatively high standard of education. In the past, Vietnam's educational system was affected by many cultures, of which the Chinese and French had most significant influence.
The Imperial Academy - the first university in Vietnam - was built in 1076 under Emperor Ly Nhan Tong for the education of sons of royalty and other high-ranking officials. In 1252, the college was opened to students from various backgrounds besides royal or official ones.
Before the French came, the old-type Mandarin system administered Vietnam for approximately 2,000 years. As the French took over the government's administration, it was converted from a Confucian system into a Western-oriented one.
In order to participate in the service under the French rule, the Vietnamese had to convert to the French system and were required to know the French language. In addition, they had to have a good facility with the new version of their language instead of the traditional Chinese characters which had been in use for hundreds of years.
At the beginning of 1900, the whole system was revised. An educational system of three levels was established; elementary, primary, and secondary education. In addition, the use of the national language (Quoc Ngu) was added to the curriculum. Emphasis was placed on rote learning, class discipline and other French educational methods. Several new schools and colleges were established. Accordingly, French became the second language of much importance to the students.
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I moved to Hanoi three months ago from the United States and each day is still a new adventure filled ___(41)___ special moments and lessons.
The streets of this bustling city with its intoxicating sights, smells and sounds create a perfect recipe for a change in ___(42)___ for newcomers to Hanoi.
The outdoor markets are the pulse of Hanoi, providing a riveting shopping experience as well as a look into the traditional Vietnamese lifestyle. The women who run the meat, vegetable, and fruit stands are experts at ___(43)___ customers to buy their goods.
The outdoor market here is a place ___(44)___ everything can be negotiated with some persistence and a smile. This is something I’ve had to adapt to, because in the US, everything has a fixed price.
The mar-women are the hearts of their families. Shopping for groceries is an important activity ___(45)___ it later transforms into a meal that brings the family together.
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A motorbike ride or a walk around the city creates an opportunity to adjust to the ___(46)___, yet natural flow of the narrowed-street traffic.
I've learned to not take the excessive honking of motorbikes and cars personally. In the US, it ___(47)___ rude to beep your horn unless one truly needs to, but here in Hanoi, it seems that beeping is necessary and acts as a safety precaution while driving.
I still ___(48)___ my fists each time I cross the street because of the never-ending waves of motorbikes coming from all directions.
Hanoi delights me in its ability to offer both the old and the new. On the one hand, Hanoi still holds on to traditional Vietnamese ways of life-its Vietnamese cuisine, family values, and historic Buddhist ___(49)___. These things are what make Hanoi so ___(50)___.