Vietnamese realities | Republic of Vietnam

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, softcover, illustrated.
some edge wear at top of spine


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Table of contents

Chapter I — The Land
Situation
Topography
Climate
Vegetation

Chapter II — The People
Complexity of Origins
Ethnic Traits
The Ethnic Minorities
Demographic Data

Chapter III — A Glimpse of Vietnam's History
The Quasi-Legendary Epoch
The Period of Chinese Domination
The Great National Dynasties

Chapter IV — National Embiems
Names of the Nation
The National Flag
National Anthem
National Coat of Arms

Chapter V — Written and Spoken Language
Origin of the Vietnamese Language
The Six Tones and their Phonetic Symbols
Three Systems of Writing

Chapter VI — A Glimpse of Vietnamese Literature
Literature in Chinese Characters
Literature in « Chu Nom »
Literature in « Quoc Ngu »
Chapter VII — Music
Folk Music
Origins and Evolution of Vietnamese Music
The Classical Repertoire
Instrumental Music
Classical Conceptions and Modern Trends

Chapter VIII. — Classical and Reformed Theatre
Origin and Evolution of Vietnamese Theatre
The Patron Saint of the Theatre
Scenery, Staging and Gestures
Makeup, Costumes and Head Gear
Orchestral and Choral Effects
The Classical Theatre Repertoire
The Reformed Theatre

Chapter IX. — The Arts of Vietnam
Architecture
Painting
Sculpture
Ceramics
The Lacquer Arts

Chapter X. — Scenic Sights and Places of Interest
The Delta
The Highlands
Central Vietnam

Chapter XI. — Traditional and Popular Celebrations and Festivals
Traditional and Popular Celebrations and Festivals

Chapter XII. -- The Moral and Religious Universe
Popular Beliefs
Confucianism
Buddhism
Christianity
Other Religions
Cao-Daism

CONCLUSION
VIETNAMESE REALITIES
BIBLIOGRAPHY