Colors of Phu Quoc Island - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Remember that not everyone in Phu Quoc speaks English and that the Vietnamese don’t really like the tourists, who look like Americans. This is the effect of their political differences. By the way, what is unexpected, is that many local people speak Russian. You shouldn’t worry a lot about the language barrier, the Vietnamese don’t always understand each other either. Multiple dialects and accents, however, don’t affect the sense of national unity – the locals are truly committed to the values of collectivism, and it is common for them to consider the interests of community and family first, and their own later.
Diving in Phu Quoc will please you with low prices and a diversity of underwater flora and fauna. All who want to join should go to the dive-center, which has been giving international … Open
Long Beach is the largest and the most popular beach of Phu Quoc. It’s equally popular among both tourists and islanders. A number of popular hotels are situated next to the … Open
Someone can think, the locals are not very civilized – the leftovers can be thrown to the table, at home they usually put the food on the floor, sometimes they can spit during the dinner right near the next person, public places are not cleaned regularly. And at the same time there’s rare cohesiveness, helping those in need, almost perfect self-control even after drinking alcohol. The habits of the inhabitants of Phu Quoc seem controversial and contrast to people from Eastern culture. But if you want to have your own opinion about the Vietnamese, you have to come here.
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Phu Quoc Island. Learn the best periods to visit Phu Quoc Island to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Phu Quoc Island.