22/09/2026
One of the funniest things you might notice when you visit Vietnam:
It can be incredibly hot outside…
…and somehow everyone is completely covered up. 😂☀️🇻🇳
Long sleeves. Gloves. Masks. Hats. Jackets.
For many Vietnamese people, it’s not about staying warm at all.
It’s about avoiding strong direct sunlight and protecting the skin — especially when riding a motorbike.
And there’s also a beauty culture where lighter, more even-looking skin has traditionally been preferred by many people.
So if you see someone wrapped up from head to toe on a sunny Vietnamese afternoon…
They’re not cold.
They’re fighting the sun. 😂☀️