A lot of traditional customs and cultural ways in Vietnamese history are still very much a part of modern life in Vietnam. Many customs and traditions are based on legends that originated thousands of years ago. There is a belief within the Vietnamese people that there was a clan chief many thousands of years ago named Loc Tuc. Loc Tuc had magical powers that could enable him to walk on water. From this we see that Vietnamese people are very mystical and have a lot of faith in legends. The Vietnamese people are an incredibly superstitious race as well; there are many decisions that are made in their daily life as a direct result of superstitious beliefs. A charm on a special necklace is supposed to ward off evil in a child. Dreaming of an occurrence of fire to a Vietnamese person is a sign they will be coming into money. Another hugely influential part of Vietnamese life is the twelve year lunar calendar. If a man and woman meet and want to marry if it is not compatible according to the lunar calendar they will not be able to marry. A simple thing such as the hoot of an owl is deemed a bad omen and the people of Vietnam associate this with ill health and anybody who hears this should be wary. [Read more...]