Vietnam
Living in Vietnam or on Vacation - You've Got to Try a Non-La
By Peter Goudge
Summary: Peter Goudge explains all about Vietnam's iconic hat, the non-la, and how it ties into the South East Asian nation's history, folk lore and every day life. There's a lot more to this simple hat than meets the eye!
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About the Author
Peter Goudge has been living in Vietnam since 2006. He is the Managing Director of Australia-Vietnam Skills & Education (AVSE-TESOL) & the Australia-Vietnam School of English. Both businesses are located in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Comments
JOzGreat article. Thanks. We're in HCMC and I'd love to buy a hat, but I've been reluctant because I didn't want to be disrespectful by wearing it. Should I be worried about it?
MarkinNamI have heard the Non la is part of the courting procedure between a young man and his intended, where they both sing a serenade, she asks the questions and if he gets 1 answer wrong then on your bike fellow. I saw this enacted at the Oi opera in Saigon, a lovely poking of humor at Vietnamese life
