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, […]
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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 […]
National Day in Vietnam: One of the most significant holidays in the year
If you are planning a Vietnam travel itinerary, consider timing your trip to coincide with the National Day in Vietnam. This important celebration honors Vietnam’s independence and sovereignty, and offers […]
Kẹo Cu-Đơ: A Special Peanut Rice-paper Candy of Ha Tinh, Vietnam
Kẹo Cu-đơ is made from natural ingredients such as peanut, cane molasses, malt powder, sesame, and ginger. Candied peanut is itself delicious. Kẹo Cu-đơ (peanut rice-paper candy) is a famous […]
The Vietnamese Language: Features and Fascinations
The Vietnamese language is believed to be one of the most sophisticated language systems in the world. This article provides an overview of the origin, linguistic features, and diversity of […]
Vietnamese Water Puppetry: A Unique Cultural Treasure
You don’t have to be a child to be entertained by water puppets. Vietnam’s water puppetry opens a window into local culture, and is a fully realised art form enjoyed […]
Hung Kings Temple Festival – Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Hung Kings Temple Festival (Gio to Hung Vuong) is one of the most important national holidays in Vietnam to commemorate Hung Kings who had built the country at its early […]
Traditional ethnic costumes in Vietnam
The best fashion show in Vietnam doesn’t happen on the runway, but in the highlands, at country markets, and among the small villages of the country’s ethnic groups. Not many […]
The Religious Landscape of Vietnam: A Diverse and Dynamic Tapestry
Vietnam religion is a special thing to mention when it comes to this country. Vietnamese people have their own long-standing tradition of practicing religious beliefs and customs. Vietnam religion is […]
Traditional Vietnamese Family Values
A family is a key factor that significantly affects the growth of every person in Vietnamese belief and is an important part of Vietnamese culture. Therefore, the Vietnamese always put […]