Vietnam

Jun 4, 2026

In my family, we have a bàn thờ tổ tiên, or ancestor altar. It has pictures of our ancestors. We put incense, fruit, and flowers there. On special day...

Jun 4, 2026

Tết Nguyên Đán is the most important holiday in Vietnam. It is a time for families to come together. We honor our ancestors with special food and offe...

Jun 4, 2026

In Vietnam, we always take off our shoes before entering a house. You will see many sandals and shoes at the front door of every home. This is importa...

Jun 4, 2026

In Vietnam, we celebrate a baby's one-month birthday with two special ceremonies called thôi nôi and đầy tháng. This is when we introduce our baby to ...

Jun 4, 2026

At the start of Tết, many people go to the pagoda. They want to pray for health and good luck. The pagoda is very busy with crowds. You can smell the ...

Jun 4, 2026

In Vietnam, we have a special way of eating. Before we start a meal, we say ‘mời ông bà’ or ‘mời ba mẹ.’ This means we invite the elders to eat first....

Jun 4, 2026

In Vietnam, when I go out or come home, I always tell my parents. I say, 'Con ra ngoài chút' when I leave and 'Con đi học về' when I return. This show...

Jun 4, 2026

The áo dài is our national dress. Women wear it on special days like Tết, weddings, and school openings. It has a long tunic and wide pants. It looks ...

Jun 2, 2026

During Tết, we have many rules to follow. For example, if you sweep the house, you can sweep away good luck. It is important to have a good first visi...