Religions
 RELIGIONS: The Vietnamese population follows a mixture of Confucianism, Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, Hao Hao Buddhism, Daoism and Protestantism. A smaller percentage of the population is Catholic; Roman Christianity was introduced in the late16th century by French, Spanish and Portuguese missionaries. There is also a sectarian faith unique to Vietnam called Cao Dai (High Palace) which embraces all philosophies and sanctifies famous men of science. There are an even smaller percentage of Muslim worshipers who practice the tenets of Islam; these are known at the Cham people. Other minor religions are Hinduism, Baha’l and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (aka LDS). In addition, Vietnamese people believe in superstitions and spirits and the practice of Astrology.
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RELIGIONS: The Vietnamese population follows a mixture of Confucianism, Buddhism, Theravada Buddhism, Hao Hao Buddhism, Daoism and Protestantism. A smaller percentage of the population is Catholic; Roman Christianity was introduced in the late16th century by French, Spanish and Portuguese missionaries. There is also a sectarian faith unique to Vietnam called Cao Dai (High Palace) which embraces all philosophies and sanctifies famous men of science. There are an even smaller percentage of Muslim worshipers who practice the tenets of Islam; these are known at the Cham people. Other minor religions are Hinduism, Baha’l and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (aka LDS). In addition, Vietnamese people believe in superstitions and spirits and the practice of Astrology.
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