Culture

The legend of Vietnam’s Tet Cakes

08/02/2021 - Folktale

Heralds of spring

05/02/2021 - Local Culture

The Tale of the Yellow Mai Flowers

This story was adapted from a tale in the Compilation of Vietnamese FolktalesIllustrations by: Thanh Chuong Once upon a time, there lived a couple and their two daughters. The younger daughter was compassionate and kind to everyone, including the three stone Kitchen Gods in their household. Among them, she loved the elderly Kitchen God best. He often appeared and spoke […]

04/02/2021 - Folktale

Hopes and wishes in the spring time

Story: Huong Quynh Photos: Kim Dung S pring is the season of blossoming flowers and budding trees. It’s the time to hope for the best in the New Year. In communities that depend upon agriculture, spring wishes are for favorable weather, good harvests, and a prosperous life. These wishes are expressed in many traditional festivals, one of the most notable […]

04/02/2021 - Heritage

The flame of fortune

Story: Le AnhPhotos: Thanh The Vinh Across many different cultures throughout the ages, fire is a symbol of hope, lighting the way toward our dreams and ambitions. Since it’s believed that fire can ward off misfortune and bring good luck, it holds great spiritual value for many people. Villagers carry bamboo torches lit from the eternal flame From Vietnam’s plains […]

03/02/2021 - Local Culture