Monthly Archives: November 2010

The first thing is – how do you pronounce it? It’s Lao name is Vieng Chan. The Vietnamese also pronounce it that like that. Apparently the French had difficulty with the “j” sound in “Chan” so they pronounced it as Vien … Continue reading →

Vietnamese is largely a Buddhist country, but that simple statement hides a significant lack of consistency about Vietnamese religion. Religion is tolerated in Vietnam under the constitution. In general terms, provided that the clerics steer clear of criticising the Government … Continue reading →