A lot of Vietnamese people nowadays, however, believe that increased financial independence and a more liberal view of divorce has helped couples, especially women, escape unhappy marriages after a short time of living under the same roof. The situation is the same in many other cities and provinces across Vietnam.

Is it easy to divorce in Vietnam?

Divorce between a Vietnamese and another Vietnamese is simple and less complicated. However, when a Vietnamese is divorcing a foreigner it becomes a very complex process. There are several documents to be provided and the court issues the final statement that determines whether the marriage will fall through or not.

Is Arranged marriage legal in Vietnam?

There was also significant change in the marital law in Vietnam; the practice of arranged marriage (and dowry) was made illegal in 1960.

How do I get a divorce in Vietnam?

There are two ways to get a divorce according to Vietnamese law: Divorce by mutual consent or divorce at a request of one of the spouses. Based on both legal provisions and in practice, divorce by mutual consent will take the shortest time to get done.

What is a traditional Vietnamese engagement party?

During the Vietnamese Engagement Ceremony The young and single boys bear the gifts and the corresponding girls in the fiancées family will receive them. After that, the young couples will pay in front of the altar of the girls family to receive the witness of their ancestors. The gifts are put on the altar.

Do Vietnamese couples wear wedding rings?

Today, many brides have started to follow the western engagement ring tradition. Vietnam: On the couples engagement day (not to be confused with the wedding day), the grooms family will present gifts to the brides family. Modern brides may also opt for wearing a ring on their finger.

What do you wear to a Vietnamese engagement party?

During the Vietnamese Engagement Ceremony In the past, they all wore red long dresses to express joys and happiness. Now the boys wear a white shirt and dark trousers or jeans, red tie if any, girls wear red áo dài. In the engagement ceremony of Southern Vietnamese, the boys now wear blue traditional ao dai.