Tet: Now and Then

Article and photos: Nick M. Tet – the Lunar New Year celebration – still holds its place in Vietnam as the most important holiday of the year. However, the culture and habits around Tet have changed over the years. TransportationDuring the post-war period of centralized planning and in the initial period of doi moi (economic reform), bicycles and cyclos remained […]

21/01/2021 - Local Culture

The Legend of the Tet plants

Adapted from “Vietnam’s Treasury of Fairy Tales” this story explains the Tet customs of Vietnamese people.Illustrated by Pham Hoang Van   Once upon a time, demons conquered the whole country. Humans were heavily taxed. The demon rulers imposed a rule: “Branches taken, roots left”. They would take the edible parts of the plants and leave the roots for people. Before […]

20/01/2021 - Folktale

Dedicated to the divine

Story: Le AnhPhotos: Archive of Trang An Landscape Complex Management Board Discover Vietnam’s cultural essence on a pilgrimage to Trang An during the festival season Considered a sacred land in Vietnam, Trang An is known for its traditional festivals, which allow people to connect with the divine. During these festivals, people make sacrifices to deities and keep memories of ancestors […]

15/01/2021 - Local Culture

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