In addition to its enduring symbolic value, the flower is used to make lotus tea, an essential part of many Vietnamese celebrations. Both modes are optional and can be combined together in any combination on top of the standard difficulty settings. The lotus’ distinctive shape has found its way into the design of multiple Vietnamese pagodas, temples, and communal houses since the Ly and Tran dynasties, like the prominent One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi. Pillars of Eternity features two game modes, Expert Mode and Trial of Iron, that players seeking extra challenge can opt-into at the beginning of each game. Not only does this colorful flower brighten the Vietnamese landscape, but it is also deeply ingrained in the nation’s cultural identity, from its towering architecture to its unique cuisine. This act of perseverance demonstrates why many in the country view the lotus blossom as a symbol of strength and optimism. Upon reaching the new dawn’s sunlight, it blooms untarnished by the surrounding mud-even during the most turbulent of times. The national flower of Vietnam, the lotus submerges under muddy water at night and resurfaces the next morning. The two are encircled by lily pads and lotus flowers, typical flora found throughout Vietnam’s lakes and ponds. Opposite of the man steering the boat, a woman is dressed in the elegant national costume of Vietnam: the Áo Dài, which embodies the pride of the Vietnamese people. The man paddling is depicted wearing an iconic Nón Lá, a conical leaf hat that originated thousands of years ago and has since become synonymous with the nation’s culture. Today’s Doodle commemorates Vietnam’s National Day in celebration of the date in 1945 when the Southeast Asian nation declared its independence from France.įeatured in today’s Doodle artwork is an idyllic rowboating scene full of traditional Vietnamese symbolism.

Towering pillar of hats