Vietnam
The Importance of Tea Serving in Vietnamese Hospitality
Culture & Lifestyle
1 hour ago
In Vietnam, when guests arrive, we serve tea right away. This shows that we welcome and respect them. We usually use small cups of green or lotus tea....
Read moreCelebrating Tết: Visiting Relatives for Good Fortune
Culture & Lifestyle
2 hours ago
During Tết, we visit family and friends. We say chúc mừng năm mới to everyone. This means happy new year! We visit our grandparents, aunts, uncles, an...
Read moreThe Importance of Eating Vegetarian on the Lunar Calendar in Vietnam
Culture & Lifestyle
2 hours ago
In Vietnam, many people eat vegetarian food on the first and fifteenth days of the lunar month. This is called ăn chay. It is a way to purify the body...
Read moreThe Tradition of Giving Fruit Baskets as Gifts in Vietnam
Culture & Lifestyle
2 hours ago
In Vietnam, we never visit someone without bringing a gift. It shows respect. We usually bring fruit baskets, milk boxes, or nice tea. When we give a ...
Read moreCelebrating a New Home: The Vietnamese House Warming Ceremony
Culture & Lifestyle
2 hours ago
When we move to a new house, we have a special ceremony called lễ nhập trạch. We choose a lucky day to do this. We bring offerings like incense, fruit...
Read moreThe Joy of Lì Xì: Red Envelopes During Tết
Culture & Lifestyle
2 hours ago
During Tết, we give red envelopes called lì xì. Children feel very happy when they receive these envelopes. Inside, there are new banknotes. It is not...
Read moreUnderstanding the Tradition of Burning Votive Paper for Ancestors in Vietnam
Culture & Lifestyle
2 hours ago
In Vietnam, we have a special tradition called đốt vàng mã. This means we burn paper things like money, houses, and clothes. We believe our ancestors ...
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