History of Old/New & People
What is Mother Mushroom's real name?
Nguyễn Ngọc Như
How many were airlifted the last days of April?
86,000 people
What is one decoration during Tết?
Red and yellow decorations, a cumquat tree or peach, and other blossoms before New Year’s Eve
What other countries influenced Vietnamese Music?
China, Korea, Mongolia, and Japan
What ingredients is Phở typically made with?
Broth, rice noodles, herbs, and meat
Who was the first asian women to be elected as a Texas Instruments Senior Fellow?
Ms. Le Duy Loan
How many Vietnamese were in America in 1964?
603 people
When is Tết celebrated?
Annually, which is based on a lunisolar calendar
How many dancers are usually in the fan dance?
Dance usually has 4 to 5 dancers.
What common fruits are used when making Mứt?
Mandarin oranges, apples, bananas, coconuts, and persimmons
What grade did H’Hen Niê learn Vietnamese?
8th grade
What percentage was ethnic Chinese-Vietnamese?
40%
What did the colors of the ‘ao dai’ traditionally indicate?
A women's status
What is the other name of the lion dance in Vietnam?
The unicorn dance
What were at least 2 common materials used when making art?
Porcelain, lacquer, terracotta, and silk
What state has the highest number of Vietnamese?
Virginia
What were the children of U.S. servicemen and Vietnamese mothers called?
Amerasians
What is one thing the non-la hats are made of?
Palm leaves, bark of Moc tree and bamboo.
What is the name of the instrument that means "string instrument" and "aged coconut"?
Đàn gáo
What is the most common table sauce in Vietnam?
Fish Sauce
What was known as the "fiery furnace" or "hell's hole"?
Hỏa Lò Prison
Who went to a re-education camp for 7 years?
Dzung Truong
What is one thing that Vietnamese alters have?
Incense burner, at least one vase for flowers, a small oil lamp, a place to make offerings of food, sweet treats, and tea.
What is the Fan Dance trying to mimic?
Flowers in the breeze
Where did Hoi An lanterns come from?
China and Japan