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Vietnam being a very ancient country, characterized by a long and fascinating history, there’s no wonder it is one of the richest cultures in the world. Mostly famous for its food and its unfortunate participation in the Cold War, there’s actually much more to discover about Vietnam’s fabulous culture and traditions.

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Tet Cake in Tet
Culture & Traditions

What is the traditional Vietnamese food for Tet?

As Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, is a huge festival of the year, what we eat during this wonderful time is a topic that many international friends are curious about. Do we enjoy the same dishes as usual or is there any traditional Vietnamese food for Tet? Let’s find out together!

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Lucky money envelopes bao li xi
Culture & Traditions

How do Vietnamese celebrate the Lunar New Year (Tet)?

Vietnamese new year (Tết) is the biggest celebration in Vietnam. When Tet is about to come, everyone in my country is busy preparing many unique activities to welcome it. Curious how the Vietnamese celebrate the lunar new year? Here are 11 special things we usually do.

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People eat dogs in Vietnam
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Do people actually eat dogs in Vietnam?

If you’ve heard somewhere that people eat dogs in Vietnam, and you don’t know if this is true? You’re curious to learn the stories behind it? Let’s find out the answers together now!

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Christmas celebration in Saigon
Culture & Traditions

Do people celebrate Christmas in Vietnam?

As Vietnam is not a Christian country, many people wonder if we actually celebrate Christmas in Vietnam. If you are asking yourself the same question, let’s find out the answer together now!

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Votive paper offerings are burned to send to the death
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Why is “fake money” legal in Vietnam?

Yes, you read it right: fake money is legal in Vietnam. Well, not only fake money, but we also have fake houses, cars, motorbikes, and gold legally sold in Vietnam. How can such a thing be authorized?

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Tam and Ao Dai Vietnam
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What is Ao Dai Vietnam?

Someone said that Ao Dai Vietnam covers everything, but hides nothing. So what is it and why does this traditional costume play an important role in Vietnamese culture and traditions? Let’s find out the answer with AMA Vietnam now.

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It looks amazing! Don’t believe me? I will let the Tet pictures speak for me so that you can feel what Vietnamese New Year looks like. Let’s go!!!

Actually we rarely enjoy the same dishes as usual, but something very traditional. Here are 9 typical yummy dishes for Tet.

Vietnamese new year (Tết) is the biggest celebration in Vietnam. When Tet is about to come, everyone in my country is busy preparing many unique activities to welcome it. Curious how the Vietnamese celebrate the lunar new year? Here are 11 special things we usually do.

Yes! People eat dogs in Vietnam, but this practice is common now only among a minority of the population, 6.3% to be exact. Let’s find out why?

Bargaining is pretty common in Vietnam! You can definitely negotiate with local vendors to have a good deal. Here are 8 tips to help you bargain in Vietnam like a local!

As only 7.4% of the Vietnamese population are Christians, many international friends wonder if we actually celebrate Christmas in Vietnam. If yes, what is the difference between Vietnam and Western countries in the way we enjoy this most wonderful time of the year? Find out the answer here!

There is no single rule about a Vietnamese meal. You can cook and eat whatever you want.

However, the majority of a daily meal in Vietnam is usually a tray with 5 main dishes: rice, soup, stir-fried vegetable, savory dishes (meat, fish), and 1 small bowl of dipping sauce (usually fish sauce).

Personally, I really love it! It’s diversified, full of nutrients, and very delicious. It would be a great experience if you could enjoy it during your trip to Vietnam.

Many foreign tourists are surprised and delighted to see many Vietnamese women, especially in the countryside, wearing pyjamas on the street.

Actually, we don’t call them pyjamas but Đồ Bộ in Vietnamese.

As they are very comfortable to wear, the majority of Vietnamese women love them. Accordingly, they choose them as a daily outfit. They use it as the main clothes for daily activities from home routines to gardening, farming, even going to parties and markets.

My mom is an example.

Apart from Áo Dài, her wardrobe is now full of Đồ Bộ. She loves them because they are very soft to wear, they look cool and fit her well.

Sometimes I say a joke to her “Mom, you should wear Đồ Bộ to participate in the Milan Fashion Week. I’m sure you would become famous thanks to these clothes” 😂

She said “Exactly! btw your mother is beautiful no matter what she wears hahaha” I cannot agree more.

Vietnamese fish sauce (Nuoc Mam sauce) is a special spice that helps many Vietnamese dishes taste amazing. However, many people hate the fish sauce smell. Is its odor really that stinky? If so, why? Here is the answer!

Want to diversify your daily menu? Why not try Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls. It’s fresh, tasty, and very easy to make. Here is the recipe! Learn more!