Vietnam

Jun 4, 2026

In Vietnam, we have a custom where we always inform our parents when we go out or come back home. For example, I say 'Con ra ngoài chút' when I'm step...

Jun 4, 2026

The áo dài is a beautiful symbol of Vietnamese culture. Women often wear it during special occasions like Tết, school opening ceremonies, weddings, an...

Jun 4, 2026

Welcome to Hanoi! You can enjoy amazing street food here. First, try phở. It's a delicious noodle soup with beef or chicken. Then, there's bún chả, wh...

Jun 2, 2026

Tết is such a special time, and there are many unwritten rules we must follow. One important belief is that sweeping the house during Tết can sweep aw...

Jun 2, 2026

In Vietnam, serving tea to guests as soon as they arrive is a common practice. This gesture shows that we respect and welcome them. Typically, we offe...

Jun 2, 2026

Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve is a special event in Vietnam. Many people, especially in the southern provinces, attend. The churches are packed with ...

Jun 2, 2026

Tết is a special time for visiting relatives and friends. During the first three days of the Lunar New Year, my family has a packed schedule. We go to...

Jun 2, 2026

In Vietnam, a lot of people follow the custom of ăn chay on the first and fifteenth of each lunar month. This means they avoid eating meat. The idea i...

Jun 2, 2026

In Vietnam, moving to a new home is special, and we celebrate with a ritual called lễ nhập trạch. We carefully pick an auspicious date for this ceremo...