Gametrekking Vietnam

A game somehow based on this quote from Understanding Vietnam:

Contradictory demands and expectations exacted a heavy toll from many Vietnamese, especially young educated males form “good” families in urban areas. Socialization within the family had systematically stunted the psychological independence required for efficacious performance within the individualistic culture of the West. At the same time immersion in Western culture at school and office and in books had eroded the psychological capacity for dependence and nurturance required for efficacious performance in family life—which was “autocratic” and “hierarchical,” but hugely satisfying to those who submitted to its discipline. Thus were the best and the brightest of a generation of Vietnamese to some degree rendered ineffectual both at home and in the office. They never felt quite comfortable, never fit in completely.

Hanoi’s record breaking mosaic mural celebrates the city’s 1,000 year anniversary Hanoi, Vietnam (5th October 2010): The Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural Project has today earned the city a place in the Guinness World Records with the world’s largest ceramic mosaic. The Hanoi ceramic mosaic mural measures 3.85 kilometers long (6,950m2) and has been confirmed by Guinness World Records as the largest ceramic mosaic in the world. It has been unveiled to coincide with the 1,000 year celebrations of the establishment of Hanoi. The mural, which is built on the walls of the Red River dyke, has been in construction since 2007 when the concept was first developed by Vietnamese artist, Nguyen Thu Thuy. Ms Thuy wanted to mark the city’s millennium with an artistic mural which reinvigorated urban Hanoi and brought local communities together through public art. Since 2007 the mosaic has involved 35 professional artists from Vietnam and from 10 countries including Denmark, France, Holland, Spain, Italy, Britain, America, Argentina, New Zealand and Australia. In addition, over 100 artisans from traditional ceramic villages in Vietnam joined the project and were supported by 500 Vietnamese and international children, and students from fine arts colleges throughout Vietnam. The project was created to transform the Red River dyke, which is critical in protecting the city of Hanoi but was previously marred by illegal graffiti and advertising. The aim was to convert urban areas of the dyke with a colorful, creative mosaic which captured the vibrancy of the city and with the support of the Hanoi’s People Committee work began on the mural in 2007. Each artist has brought their own creative ideas and techniques to the mural, and expressed these using ceramic tiles measuring just 3x3cm. Each meter square contains 1,000 of these tiny tiles. On 5th October 2010, Guinness World Records adjudicator, Beatriz Fernandez, undertook an official review of the Hanoi ceramic mosaic to confirm its dimensions and ensure the strict guidelines relating to the record had been followed. Ms Fernandez confirmed that at 3,850 linear meters (6,950m2) of the Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural was the world’s largest ceramic mosaic and awarded a Guinness World Records certificate. Commenting on the Guinness World Records achievement, Nguyen Thu Thuy said: “We are very proud to have successfully gained a Guinness World Records achievement. This project reflects the vibrancy and complexity of Vietnam’s capital city, and is the ideal way to commemorate Hanoi’s 1,000 year anniversary. The integration of international artists and children’s art depict many different moods, cultures, eras of history and styles, and they have all been created with the greatest craftsmanship. We hope that this achievement brings pride to Hanoi and that the people of the city enjoy the mural’s beauty for many years to come.” (via World’s largest ceramic mosaic - Viet Nam, Guinness World Records Blog post - Home of the Longest, Shortest, Fastest, Tallest facts and feats)

Hanoi’s record breaking mosaic mural celebrates the city’s 1,000 year anniversary Hanoi, Vietnam (5th October 2010): The Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural Project has today earned the city a place in the Guinness World Records with the world’s largest ceramic mosaic. The Hanoi ceramic mosaic mural measures 3.85 kilometers long (6,950m2) and has been confirmed by Guinness World Records as the largest ceramic mosaic in the world. It has been unveiled to coincide with the 1,000 year celebrations of the establishment of Hanoi. The mural, which is built on the walls of the Red River dyke, has been in construction since 2007 when the concept was first developed by Vietnamese artist, Nguyen Thu Thuy. Ms Thuy wanted to mark the city’s millennium with an artistic mural which reinvigorated urban Hanoi and brought local communities together through public art. Since 2007 the mosaic has involved 35 professional artists from Vietnam and from 10 countries including Denmark, France, Holland, Spain, Italy, Britain, America, Argentina, New Zealand and Australia. In addition, over 100 artisans from traditional ceramic villages in Vietnam joined the project and were supported by 500 Vietnamese and international children, and students from fine arts colleges throughout Vietnam. The project was created to transform the Red River dyke, which is critical in protecting the city of Hanoi but was previously marred by illegal graffiti and advertising. The aim was to convert urban areas of the dyke with a colorful, creative mosaic which captured the vibrancy of the city and with the support of the Hanoi’s People Committee work began on the mural in 2007. Each artist has brought their own creative ideas and techniques to the mural, and expressed these using ceramic tiles measuring just 3x3cm. Each meter square contains 1,000 of these tiny tiles. On 5th October 2010, Guinness World Records adjudicator, Beatriz Fernandez, undertook an official review of the Hanoi ceramic mosaic to confirm its dimensions and ensure the strict guidelines relating to the record had been followed. Ms Fernandez confirmed that at 3,850 linear meters (6,950m2) of the Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural was the world’s largest ceramic mosaic and awarded a Guinness World Records certificate. Commenting on the Guinness World Records achievement, Nguyen Thu Thuy said: “We are very proud to have successfully gained a Guinness World Records achievement. This project reflects the vibrancy and complexity of Vietnam’s capital city, and is the ideal way to commemorate Hanoi’s 1,000 year anniversary. The integration of international artists and children’s art depict many different moods, cultures, eras of history and styles, and they have all been created with the greatest craftsmanship. We hope that this achievement brings pride to Hanoi and that the people of the city enjoy the mural’s beauty for many years to come.” (via World’s largest ceramic mosaic - Viet Nam, Guinness World Records Blog post - Home of the Longest, Shortest, Fastest, Tallest facts and feats)

Vietnamese classical music can be traced to the Mongol invasions, when the Vietnamese captured a Chinese opera troupe.
For much of Vietnamese history, Mahayana Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism have strongly influenced the religious and cultural life of the people. About 85% of Vietnamese identify with Buddhism, though not all practice on a regular basis.[60][61][62][63][64][65][66] Most people ascribe to Tam Đạo (“Triple religion”): 80% of people worship the mixture of Mahayana Buddhism mainly, Taoism, Confucianism with Ancestor Worship…
In its early history, Vietnamese writing used Chinese characters. In the 13th century, the Vietnamese developed their own set of characters called Chữ nôm. The celebrated epic Đoạn trường tân thanh (Truyện Kiều or The Tale of Kieu) by Nguyễn Du was written in Chữ nôm. During the French colonial period, Quốc ngữ, the romanized Vietnamese alphabet used for spoken Vietnamese, which was developed in 17th century by Jesuit Alexandre De Rhodes and several other Catholic missionaries, became popular and brought literacy to the masses.
Vietnam is one of Asia’s most open economies: two-way trade is around 160% of GDP, more than twice the ratio for China and over four times India’s.