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{{As of|2011}}, there were about 2,000 people of Indian origin settled in [[Vietnam]], mainly in [[Ho Chi Minh City]].<ref name="MEA"/> Prior to the [[Vietnam War]], there was a vibrant Indian community, primarily [[Tamil people|Tamils]] and specifically [[Chettiar]]s. The community still maintains a [[Hindu]] temple in Ho Chi Minh City, the Sri Mariamman temple which is also a tourist attarction. |
{{As of|2011}}, there were about 2,000 people of Indian origin settled in [[Vietnam]], mainly in [[Ho Chi Minh City]].<ref name="MEA"/> Prior to the [[Vietnam War]], there was a vibrant Indian community, primarily [[Tamil people|Tamils]] and specifically [[Chettiar]]s. The community still maintains a [[Hindu]] temple in Ho Chi Minh City, the Sri Mariamman temple which is also a tourist attarction.<ref>Sri Mariamman temple in Ho Chi Minh City[http://www.visit-mekong.com/vietnam/ho-chi-minh-city/mariamman-hindu-temple.htm], [http://worldvisitguide.com/salle/MS05151.html]</ref> |
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The [[Cham people]] (remants of the Champa kingdom) of central Vietnam share a long history with India. |
The [[Cham people]] (remants of the Champa kingdom) of central Vietnam share a long history with India. |
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Today, the majority of Indians in Vietnam practice a religious syncretism of [[Hinduism]] ([[Brahminism]] with [[Mahayana Buddhism]]. And Hindu temples are also serving for both Hindus and local Buddhists in both religious festivals. |
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The majority of Vietnamese practice [[Buddhism]] which came from [[India]] through [[China]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| Ho Chi Minh City | |
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| People of Indian Origin |
As of 2011[update], there were about 2,000 people of Indian origin settled in Vietnam, mainly in Ho Chi Minh City.[1] Prior to the Vietnam War, there was a vibrant Indian community, primarily Tamils and specifically Chettiars. The community still maintains a Hindu temple in Ho Chi Minh City, the Sri Mariamman temple which is also a tourist attarction.[2]
The Cham people (remants of the Champa kingdom) of central Vietnam share a long history with India.
Today, the majority of Indians in Vietnam practice a religious syncretism of Hinduism (Brahminism with Mahayana Buddhism. And Hindu temples are also serving for both Hindus and local Buddhists in both religious festivals.
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