New Danang
What was the old name of Danang?
Tourane
What object did the French and the Republic of Vietnam government use to execute patriots?
- The guillotine /ˈɡɪlətiːn/
What are the words on the hat of an American solder?
War is hell
What are the main ingredients to make Nam O fish sauce?
Anchovies and salt
/ˈæntʃəvi/
What are three traditional crafts of Đà Nẵng that have been mentioned?
Tuy Loan rice paper
Nam O fish sauce
Non Nuoc stone carving
What are three traditional crafts of Đà Nẵng that have been mentioned?
Tuy Loan rice paper
Nam O fish sauce
Non Nuoc stone carving
What was the main weapon used in warfare in the 18th century?
Cannon (súng thần công)
In what year was Tran Thi Ly imprisoned?
- 1953
What do fishmen avoid doing while eating fish? Why?
Flip over the fish
What to call the person who carves stone sculpture and specializes in mining stone in Non Nuoc?
Mr. Van and Mr. Vo
What are the 2 nature reserves in Danang?
Son Tra and Ba Na
Which object is a symbol of power and wealth before 1975?
Rickshaw
What were the devastating effects of the Napalm Bomb on humans at that time?
When the bomb explodes, it will create fire (sticky fire) that can stick to our bodies and our clothes and burn until we die.
How many parts is the "Cầu Ngư" Festival divided into, and explain the meaning of each part?
It has 2 parts: the "Ceremony" and the "Festival".
1. The ceremony focuses on offering sacrifices, praying for blessings to ensure a good and safe fishing season.
2. The festival participates in folk games such as boat racing, swimming, and especially Bã Trạo singing.
What were the birth and death years of General Nguyen Tri Phuong?
(July 21, 1800) - (December 20, 1873)
What are the two ports in Danang? Which is not in use anymore?
Tien Sa port & Han port
Han port now is for tourism
What is the English name of "ghe bầu"?
& why are there eyes on it?
Wooden barge - to transport goods and food
To drive away the water monster
5 reasons why Danang was chosen as the first point of attack by French army
Its deep and wide harbor
The Nam Ngai hinterland
A significant Catholic population
Sharing the borders of Laos and Cambodia.
Only 100 kilometers from the imperial capital of Hue, great access to attack other parts of Vietnam
What is the reason for holding the Cau Ngu festival and when is it usually held?
To worship Ca Ong who looks after the well-being of the village.
(According to the local myths, Ca Ong is a local term to refer to the whales who always helps the fishermen to overcome the storms when fishing on the sea)
What is the original building of the Da Nang Museum?
Dien Hai Citadel /ˈsɪtədəl/
Which district is considered as the administrative district, the commercial business centre, the tourism district, the industrial district?
Hai Chau: the administrative district/ the commercial business centre
Thanh Khe: the commercial business centre
Son Tra: the tourism district
Lien Chieu: the industrial district
What is the color of the flag which was adopted from 1960 to 1975 by the National Liberation Forces of Southern Vietnam (Mặt trận Dân tộc giải phóng Miền Nam Việt Nam)?
What does it mean?
Red, yellow, blue
The red part stands for an independent part of Vietnam in the north;
The blue symbolizes the hope for peace and independence for the people in the south of Vietnam (At that time it didn't get independence yet).
(The red flag and the central yellow star is of the independent government in the north)
When were two attacks to Danang and from who?
1/9/1858: French and Spanish
8/3/1965: America
What is the English name of "Lễ cầu ngư"?
Fish praying ceremony
What were burial items and why were they placed with the dead ?
They were buried with the dead because people believed that after death, the deceased (dead people) were still alive in the afterlife.Therefore, these items were buried so that the dead could use them in the next world.