The custom of chewing betel-nut is unique to Vietnam. Old health books claim that chewing betel and areca nut makes the mouth fragrant, decreases bad tempers, and makes digesting food easy.
A quid of betel makes people become closer and more openhearted. At any wedding ceremony, there must be a dish of betel and areca nut, which people can share as they enjoy the special occasion.
During festivals or Tet Holidays, betel and areca nut is used for inviting visitors and making acquaintances.
Nowadays, the custom of chewing betel remains popular in some Vietnamese villages and among the old. But in the urban, it is not of so popular.
7. Do traditional cultures contribute to the development of modern societies? Why? Why not?
8. Give some prominent features of your culture:
It can be said that there were three layers of culture overlapping each other during the history of Vietnam: local culture, the culture that mixed with those of China and other countries in the region, and the culture that interacted with Western culture.
The most prominent feature of the Vietnamese culture is that it was not assimilated by foreign cultures thanks to the strong local cultural foundations. On the contra
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