A Bite of History: The Legend of Banh Chung and Banh Giay
The legend of Banh Chung and Banh Giay (Bánh Chưng, Bánh Giầy) is a Vietnamese folk tale that explains the origin and meaning of two traditional cakes that are eaten […]
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Vietnamese New Year Tree (Cây Nêu Ngày Tết): More Than Just a Decoration
Tet Nguyen Dan is the Lunar New Year Festival and is the most important Vietnamese holiday. Tet is the celebration of the beginning of spring as well as a new […]
Chol Chnam Thmay – Khmer New Year in Vietnam
General information Chol Chnam Thmay is a festival to celebrate the new year according to the traditional calendar of the Khmer people. “Chol” means “in” and “Chnam Thmay” means “new […]
Lac Long Quan and Au Co (Origins of the Vietnamese)
Lac Long Quan and Au Co are the legendary ancestors of the Vietnamese people, according to their creation myth. They are also known as the Dragon Lord of Lac and […]
Áo Yếm: “Costume Heritage” of Vietnam
Ao Yem (Áo Yếm) is a traditional Vietnamese costume that was worn by women in the past, especially in the northern and central regions of Vietnam. It is a simple […]
Rong House (Nhà Rông): A Unique architecture in the Central Highland of Vietnam
The Rong House is a traditional communal house that holds significant cultural and social importance among the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands region in Vietnam. Let’s explore the specialness […]
Nghinh Ong Festival (Whale Worship Festival)
The whale worship festival typically reflects the original folk culture of fishing communities along the southern central and southern coasts of Vietnam, from Da Nang to Ba Ria – Vung […]
Dalat Flower Festival
The Dalat Flower Festival is a cultural festival held every two years in Da Lat city, Lâm Đồng province, Vietnam. It is a unique opportunity to showcase exhibitions on flowers […]
Vietnamese lottery: A game of chance in Vietnam
There are many types of lottery in Vietnam. The national lottery and Vietlott are the two common ones. Read more on the legal age in Vietnam and Vietnam’s gambling regulations. […]
Markets come only once a year in Vietnam
No hustle, no bargain, both sellers and buyers in these markets come to pray for luck and wish a lucky new year. Unlike other markets, these below markets are only […]