Vietnam’s Conical Hat: A Timeless Tradition
The conical hat of Vietnam is more than just a recognizable national symbol. They are constructed to withstand rain and sunlight, and the techniques for making them have been passed […]
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Lotus in Vietnamese Culture
Lotus is the national flower of Vietnam. It is a welcome sign of summer, growing in muddy lakes but carrying a pure and beautiful fragrance. Lotus is also an important […]
Learn about the tea culture in Vietnam
Unlike Japanese or British tea etiquette, Vietnamese tea culture does not require as many rituals to enjoy this healthy drink. In fact, sipping tea is a familiar activity yet a […]
The cult of ancestors in Vietnam
Brief introduction to ancestor worship in Vietnam Ancestor worship, known as Tín ngưỡng thờ cúng Tổ Tiên in Vietnam, dates back to the Dong Son culture (1st millennium BC), even […]
Sen Dolta Festival Of Khmer People In South Vietnam
Sen Dolta, also known as Pchum Ben or the Festival of Ancestors, is a significant religious festival celebrated by the Khmer people in southern Vietnam, particularly in the Mekong Delta […]
Ba Chua Xu Temple Festival: A Cultural Treasure of the Mekong Delta
Ba Chua Xu, or the Lady of the Realm, is a local goddess who is believed to have the power to bring good luck and prosperity to her devotees. She […]
Lim Festival: A Celebration of Music, Dance, and Culture
The Lim Festival is a celebration of Quan Ho folk singing, a unique form of Vietnamese folk music that was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural […]
Vietnam Mid-autumn Festival: A Celebration of Family, Mooncakes, and Lanterns
Every Vietnamese child dreams about an amazing Tết Trung Thu with his or her own brightly lit lantern and a belly full of mooncakes. Tết Trung Thu or Mid-autumn Festival, […]
Vietnamese Lunar New Year – Tet Holiday
The Vietnamese New Year, or Tết Nguyên Đán, is the most important holiday in Vietnam. It is a time for families to reunite, honor their ancestors, and pray for luck, […]
Thanh Minh – Commemoration Day of The Dead in Vietnam
Thanh Minh, which could be roughly translated as Crystal Clear, is a day in the Lunar Calendar of which the weather is nice and the sky is clear. This is […]