Flags of the World - Vietnam Blog Post

Xin chào! I am StJohn Wright from Notarial Services (Yorkshire & Derbyshire) Limited, practicing as StJohn Wright Notary Public. Welcome to the eighth blog post about ‘Flags of the World’: this week the blog post is about Vietnam.

The Vietnamese flag was designed in 1940 and used during an uprising against the French in southern Vietnam. The red represents revolution and bloodshed, and the golden star represents the 5 classes in Vietnamese society: intellectuals, farmers, workers, entrepreneurs, and soldiers.

Vietnam has a long history, ranging over many centuries and millennia. In the 1st Century AD, the Kingdom of Funan became established in the Mekong Delta, and in the 6th Century, they dissolved because they were conquered by the Kingdom of Champa. In 1010, the first Vietnamese Ly Dynasty emperor, achieved independence from China and established himself in Thang Long. Before that, Vietnam was little more than a Chinese province. In 1471, armies of Vietnamese Ly Dynasty conquered the Kingdom of Champa and reduced it down to a small area around present-day Nha Trang. In 1720, an attack on Vietnamese armies threatened the Kingdom of Champa and the Cham nation emigrated to the South-West of present-day Vietnam. In the 18th Century, the Vietnamese expanded further South into the Mekong Delta, an area that until then, had been settled by the Khamers (people from Cambodia). In 1859, French troops conquered Saigon. The invasion was triggered by the persecution of Christians in the Vietnamese empire, which started in the 1830s. With the Japanese capitulation on 14th August 1945, World War 2 ends in South-East Asia and France attempts to re-establish itself as a colonial power in Vietnam. In September 1945, Ho Chi Minh declared war against the French. In March 1954, the Viet Minh attack the French garrison at Dien Bien Phu and on 7th May 1954, they conquer the French command centre. On 30th April 1975, the people in North Vietnam occupy Saigon and end 3 decades of war. In 1986, the Communist Party of Vietnam decided to introduce a liberal economy.

Vietnam is full of outstanding scenery, including the length of Vietnam’s coastline, which is an astounding 2000 miles! There is a high level of biodiversity in the country: this can be seen by the fact that 16% of the world’s species can be found in Vietnam. The turtle is an important symbol in Vietnamese society. It is said to symbolise intelligence, strength, longevity, victories, and the glory of gaining independence after the influx of invaders at various stages in the country’s history. Why would you not want to go and live there in this paradise? If you needed to move to this country for whatever reason, you will need to open a foreign bank account. To verify that all your UK documents are valid, you will need to contact a Notary (such as myself) to discuss your options further. If this is you or you require other Notary Services, please do not hesitate to contact me via the methods at the bottom of this blog post.

Are you a big football fan? Did you know that 80% of Vietnamese people in a survey said that they would choose to watch the World Cup instead of going to work! If you share this same ethos, I am sure you would feel part of the community if you had to move to Vietnam for work or other reasons.

A traditional dish in Vietnam is Chuoi nep nuong. This is where a banana is grilled and wrapped in sticky rice. It sounds like the perfect piece of food to eat on a warm, sunny day in Vietnam.

The traditional drink in Vietnam is a sticky rice wine made from glutinous rice, which is fermented using yeast and water. This traditional Vietnamese drink is typically consumed during special occasions, e.g., at weddings. Would you like to drink this drink in Vietnam on your wedding day? If so, as a Notary, I can assist you in your endeavours to ensure that your special day is done legally and with style. Please do get in touch by using the telephone number below.

To conclude, I am a Notary, who has been practicing for 16 years, and I would urge you to get into contact with me if you require any of the services that I have mentioned in this blog post. Please see my website (Notary in Sheffield | England | StJohn Wright Notary Public) to find out more about me and what I can do to help you. Also, do not hesitate to call me on 07863252272.

Thank you for reading this eighth Blog Post on the ‘Flags of the World’. Look out for the next one about Ukraine! Tạm biệt!

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