Read the passage about the multiculturalism in Vietnam and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 23 to 30.
Multiculturalism is no longer an unfamiliar term as it exists in many nations worldwide. It is usual to see Asian immigrants wear Hanbok, Kimono, or Indian people practice “Namaste” in developed countries like Germany, France, or the USA. But in Vietnam - a developing country, can multiculturalism still be found? The answer is yes. Multiculturalism in Vietnam comes from the cultures of 54 ethnic groups coexisting across the nation. It is growing, with cultural diversity visible in multiple aspects.
Vietnam’s multiculturalism is reflected in its cuisine and ethnic groups. Citizens of northern Vietnam cook their meals with light-flavoured but very well-prepared dishes, while people from the south prefer adding various spices, especially sugar and fish sauce to their dishes. Even within a small region, each ethnic group has their own traditional food such as five-color sticky rice of Tay people or grilled fish of Thai people.
Regarding traditional clothing, Ao dai is widely seen as the national costume of Vietnam, but it is mostly worn by Kinh people. Other ethnic groups have their unique traditional garments. For example, the Khmer people, influenced by Thai culture, often wear Sarong.
Various cultures and ethnicities contribute to the rich diversity of Vietnam. The country's numerous regions each have distinct traditions, languages, and customs. Different as it may seem, Vietnamese people, no matter what ethnic group they come from, are similar in terms of physical features, as all share the same origin of Southeastern Asian ancestors. Therefore, there is not much racism and racial tension within the country.
(Adapted from Friends Global)
