Avery Nguyen

Give me tacos.

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

There're distinctions among the depictions of Buddha in different cultures within SEA; mainly due to cultural beliefs & standards #hwc111

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

@worldcivbyMad We don't have #angkor yet! https://t.co/J4UBHDQ25e

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

@worldcivbyMad I found a similar one! https://t.co/6L8Fyfm3gd

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

#hwc111 As a Vietnamese I'd say our country's influenced, but we definitely establish our unique culture, eg. cuisines #pho #banhmi https://t.co/YzAI3Tfci2

[Leong Mei Ting Emily @emilyleonggg]

In the past, Vietnam was governed by many Chinese dynasties hence losing their heritage, language and identity. #hwc111

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

The arched part of the tortoise's shell is the sky, and the flat bottom part is the earth. This represents harmony and protection.

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

In the Vietnamese culture, the tortoise is considered a divine creature and is associated with numerous mythical stories.

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

Nope, not that pillow that supports your head! It was actually a decoration. It surprised me for a second too :D

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

This is a tortoise pillow from the Tran or Later Le dynasty, in late 14th-15th century #hwc111 #vietnam #redriverdelta

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

It's great that #battuta keeps a detailed account of his journals, giving insight to various cities, cultures, & a traveller's life #hwc111

[Christopher Toh @Christoh111]

#hwc111 Q6 - Battuta's detailed descriptions and observations really seems like a modern-day travel blog - imagine if he had instagram!!

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

Q6: Nothing can tie #battuta down in one place, not even marriages or family #group9 #hwc111

[WSRL @W_S_RL]

#Q1 #hwc111 #group9 #Battuta seems to travel a lot and have wives of different places, wide acceptation of inter-marriage

[WSRL @W_S_RL]

#Q1 #HWC1111 How he get his money from? He seems wealthy to maintain his wives and children

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

The fact that #battuta has many wives from different places proves that he is quite openminded #group9 #hwc111

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

The first thing that came to mind when I hear "Africa" is tribes, people with minimal clothing, a lot of body paint and piercings #hwc111

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

@ChoccoFonduu It's also worth noting that he still continues his journey after completing the Hajj, as mentioned by the Prof!

[thatbonestructure @thatbonestruct]

#hwc111 #battuta like how some union/partnership is done for the individual's personal benefit, marriage to him seems to be like that

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

@radhikaaaa7 Actually I think the slave managed to hide that he broke the dish by buying a new one :D

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

I gotta admire Battuta's resolve in reaching his destinations, as he's not afraid of sickness or life-threatening dangers #battuta #hwc111

[Avery Nguyen @averyhwc111]

It suddenly hit on me that any farewell could be the last for the travellers back in those days #battuta #hwc111