Vu Lan – A Festival of Gratitude, Love, and Family Bonds
Festivals hold a special place in every culture. They help preserve traditions and teach important values. They also bring people together, creating unity within families and communities. Among these, Vu…
Unlock the Secrets of Phở: Vietnam’s Soul in a Soup
Phở is a traditional Vietnamese dish, considered one of the typical dishes of Vietnamese cuisine. The sweetness of the broth, the softness of the rice noodles, and the blend of…
Unveiling the Secrets of the Vietnamese Zodiac: Myths, Culture, and Unique Animals
The Vietnamese zodiac is a circle of 12 animals. Each animal represents a year in a 12-year cycle. These animals carry deep meanings and reflect cultural beliefs. Like other East…
Ông Táo – Guardians of the Hearth in Vietnamese Culture
The tradition of Ông Táo, also known as the Kitchen Gods or Táo Quân, is an integral part of Vietnamese culture and religious practice, especially observed during the Tết Nguyên…
Trịnh Công Sơn – The Soulful Maestro Of Vietnamese Music And Poetry
Trịnh Công Sơn (1939–2001) is one of Vietnam’s most celebrated musicians and songwriters. His profound and poetic songs, deeply embedded in Vietnamese culture, earned him a lasting legacy as a…
Vạn Phúc – The Timeless Silk Weaving Village of Vietnam
Nestled just outside the bustling city of Hanoi, the village of Van Phuc stands as a living testament to Vietnam’s rich heritage of silk weaving. For over a thousand years,…
Vietnamese Attire – Modernize the Tradition
The modernization of traditional Vietnamese attire represents a contemporary movement that blends historical Vietnamese clothing styles with modern fashion sensibilities. This trend has gained significant popularity in recent years, reflecting…
Tấm Cám Vs. Cinderella: A Tale from Two Cultures
Fairy tales have a unique way of reflecting the values and traditions of the cultures from which they originate. Two such tales, Tấm Cám from Vietnam and Cinderella from Western…
Sơn Đoòng – The Largest Cave In The World
Sơn Đoòng Cave is located in Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park in Quảng Bình Province. It is the largest cave in the world. Local farmer Hồ Khanh discovered it…