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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....

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Celebrating 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...

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The 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...

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The 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 ...

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Celebrating 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...

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The 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...

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Understanding 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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