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International students in Vietnam shared their experiences of celebrating Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, away from their home countries. Despite the distance, they felt immersed in the unique cultural atmosphere and warmth of Vietnamese hospitality. At the ‘Explore the Vietnamese Tet – Connect and Share’ event held at the University of Science and Education dormitory in Da Nang, Vilasan Sommixay, a student from Laos, enthusiastically participated in a group learning to wrap banh chung , traditional square-shaped sticky rice cakes, and also explored Vietnamese calligraphy. Sommixay expressed his excitement, saying he felt as though he were celebrating Tet in his own country. International students eagerly waiting for their turn to experience Vietnamese calligraphy. Sommixay, who has been studying in Da Nang for almost a year, shared that this year would be his first time celebrating Tet in Vietnam. He felt a sense of community as he joined the festive activities, shed...

Thuy Duong, a talented 30-year-old baker from Hanoi’s Thanh Xuan District, recently captivated the online community with her stunning creation. Her post on the “Esheep Kitchen Family” e-group, featuring photos of a Tet feast tray with the nostalgic caption “Old Flavor,” garnered over 7,000 reactions and countless admiring comments. The intricate Tet feast tray, a masterpiece crafted from cake and fondant, includes six traditional dishes, along with bowls, plates, and chopsticks. Photo courtesy of Thuy Duong/Yeu Bep Esheep “As someone who left home at a young age, I rarely had the chance to savor my mother’s home-cooked meals,” Duong shared. “So, I wanted to recreate the magic of Tet with this edible work of art.” Indeed, the attention to detail is remarkable. Each dish, from the banh chung (square sticky rice cake) to the pork jelly and fried spring rolls, is meticulously crafted from cake, sugar, and chocolate. Even the bowls, plates, and chopsticks are works of ar...

The Vietnamese Village Tet event, a beloved annual tradition, invites guests to immerse themselves in the vibrant customs and rituals of Vietnamese culture’s most celebrated holiday. Banh chung , a seasonal delicacy, is an integral part of the traditional Tet holiday in Vietnam. Photo: VietArt Scheduled for January 18, this festive celebration takes place in the enchanting Duong Lam Ancient Village. Organized by the Son Tay Town People’s Committee and the Hanoi Promotion Agency (HPA), the event promises a unique cultural experience, showcasing the warmth and joy of the Lunar New Year. Foreign guests are encouraged to join in the festivities, donning traditional ao dai attire. The program offers a captivating array of activities that highlight the timeless beauty of Vietnamese Tet traditions, with something for everyone to enjoy. A highlight of the event is the vibrant Tet Market, where visitors can immerse themselves in the bustling atmosphere of a Vietnamese New Yea...