Culture
This animal, in Vietnam, is used instead of the rabbit zodiac.
What is the cat?
This European country colonized Vietnam, along with Laos and Cambodia, in the late 19th century
What is France?
This essential Vietnamese condiment, derived from fermented fish, is a staple in both cooking and as a base for dipping sauces, noted for its salty and umami-rich flavor
What is fish sauce (nước mắm)?
These two juniors are co presidents of CMU VSA.
Who are Jason Hoang and Harrison Chiu?
In this pre-wedding ceremony, the groom's family comes to the bride's family in a procession with gifts.
What is a tea ceremony?
This city served as the capital of colonialism in Vietnam before becoming the capital of South Vietnam.
What is Ho Chi Minh City? Or Saigon
A specialty from the central Vietnamese city of Huế, this dish is a spicy beef noodle soup known for its distinctive balance of spicy, sour, salty, and sweet flavors.
What is bún bò Huế?
These Pitt VSA board members are Chinese.
Who are Haiwei Hu and Hannah Luong?
This item is considered a bad omen to receive as a gift. Receivers typically must pay for the item with a small amount of money instead.
What is a handkerchief, scarf, knife, or scissors?
Vietnam’s first university, the Temple of Literature was founded in 1070 in this capital city.
What is Hanoi?
These two sauces are commonly served and eaten alongside pho.
What is hoisin sauce and sriracha?
This CMU board member actually attends Pitt
Who is Tiffany Hom?
This cure for the flu, cold, or a fever uses a coin and green oil.
What is cạo gió or coining?
This was the year Ho Chi Minh proclaimed independence of Vietnam from France.
What is 1945?
This traditional Vietnamese dish consists of a savory pancake made from rice flour, turmeric, and coconut milk, filled with ingredients like pork and shrimp.
What is bánh xèo?
This Pitt VSA board member Chinese zodiac is the goat. They also are an architecture major and likes turtles.
Who is Erika Do?
The mythical couple that gave birth to the first Vietnamese people.
Who are Lạc Long Quân and Âu Cơ?
This 1954 battle marked the end of French colonial influence in Vietnam and led to the division of the country.
What is the Battle of Dien Bien Phu?
This vibrant Vietnamese dessert, is a fruit cocktail that includes tropical fruits, jellies, and coconut milk, often garnished with crushed ice and additional toppings like tapioca pearls or agar agar jelly.
What is Chè Thái?
Name three new people you met today.
(any answer)