Enjoy Traditional Vietnamese Culture at Global Village
A visit to Global Village gives guests a chance to travel all over the world while still being just a short drive from home and for anybody who has not had a chance to visit Vietnam – the pavilion at Global Village offers a chance to experience the amazing shopping and fantastic culture of this historic country. A country that has a history that dates back to 257 BC when Vietnam was under the prolific Hồng Bàng dynasty, the Pavilion at Global Village certainly showcases many of the unique features of the of the Vietnamese culture and traditional products. A country that believes in the use of natural products to keep the body and mind healthy, the Vietnam Pavilion has a dedicated store promoting the use of different types of teas to ensure a fully functioning body. One of the tastiest teas is the artichoke flower tea, a naturally sweet tea that is soft on the pallet and has amazing detoxification attributes that will help the liver function and help in decreasing cholesterol. Guests can also find great natural ways to relieve pain associated with sprains, strains, and colds with Green Medicated Oil – a popular remedy in Vietnam. The pavilion also demonstrates the traditional Vietnamese ‘Hat Dance’ known as ‘múa nón’ on its pavilion stage at different timings. The costumes worn by the dancers reflect the variety of regions and ethnic groups that make up the country and the choreography displays often the gestures of daily life in the countryside. The Vietnam Pavilion is also home to a large variety of special garden ornaments, all specially made in Vietnam. These ornaments include a special Vietnamese garden gnome that is handmade and comes in a one of a kind design. They can be used to grow plants and even put candles in to light up a garden on a starry night. The pavilion also has a wide range of animal
ornaments that will fill up the front yard nicely, setting the scene for a make shift petting zoo without any of the mess! Take home a little piece of South East Asia on a visit to Global Village, and enjoy the peaceful Vietnam Pavilion throughout the season with its traditional health products and serene garden ornaments.