Red couplet: A symbol of luck and prosperity on Tet holiday of Vietnam
One of the most common and eye-catching decorations during the Tet holiday in Vietnam is the red couplet, also known as cau doi or li xi. A red couplet consists […]
Tet Holiday
Five-fruit tray: A colorful and meaningful tradition of Tet
Tet, or the Lunar New Year, is the most important and festive holiday in Vietnam. It is a time for family reunion, ancestral worship, and cultural celebration. One of the […]
Lì Xì: The Lucky Money Tradition of Tet
Li Xi is a Vietnamese custom of giving lucky money to children and elders during the Tet holiday, which is the Lunar New Year. Li Xi is a way of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kitchen God Day – Tet Tao Quan
Well-known for the long-lasting history and rich culture, Vietnam is the land of festivities and celebrations. December of Lunar Calendar (normally January of Gregorian Calendar) is usually the busiest month […]
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, […]