At Tet, a diverse array of dishes – from sticky rice cakes and spring rolls to boiled chicken – graces family food trays everywhere, symbolizing prosperity, luck, and familial unity. As the Lunar New Year approaches, Vietnamese households bustle with excitement and anticipation, preparing for one of the most significant and cherished celebrations of the […]
Vietnam’s national dress, the áo dài is one of the country’s most striking symbols of beauty. Over hundreds of years, the áo dài has evolved alongside Vietnam, going from regal to practical, humble to high fashion, and back again. The Vietnamese áo dài is appreciated by the young and old alike, and its elegant lines […]
A cafe in District 1, HCMC, with a panoramic view of Notre Dame Cathedral has become a popular tourist spot since the church was lit up for Christmas. The café has large glass windows, offering views of the high-rise buildings in District 1 and a view of the area around Notre Dame Cathedral. “The cafe […]
Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral lit up for Christmas For about a week now, the campus in front of Notre Dame Cathedral in District 1 has been decorated with 500-meter-long golden strings of lights covering the scaffolding of its two bell towers, which are currently under restoration. This is the first time the church has been […]
“Banh xeo” is Vietnamese style crepe with whole shrimp, thinly sliced pork and bean sprouts. What is Banh Xeo? Like the salad roll, the “banh xeo” is a do-it-yourself dish that involves the messy but delicious process of wrapping the crepe in lettuce with cilantro and basil. Though the filling might fall out on your […]
“Chè” is a Vietnamese term that refers to any traditional Vietnamese thick, sweet dessert soup. Sweet Soup is a kind of sugary flavored beverage which is protein-rich. As such, it may, with the addition of qualifying adjectives, refer to a wide variety of distinct soups or puddings, which may be served either hot or cold. Some varieties, […]
In hot weather like Vietnam, people know sugar cane juice as a natural beverage that is delicious and cheap. Therefore, sugar cane juice is so popular in Vietnam and is available at most small street stalls, often sold alongside other popular beverages. The juice is served from distinctive metal carts with crank-powered sugar cane stalk […]
There is no doubt that Vietnam – the 2nd largest coffee producer in the world is well known for consuming coffee at a large amount. So here comes Saigon, where coffee has been an exclusive culture compared to any place in Vietnam. Coffee Culture in Ho Chi Minh City Strangers may recognize Ho Chi Minh […]
What is The Lantern Street? Lantern Street in Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Luong Nhu Hoc Lantern Street, is a vibrant and enchanting destination that comes alive during the Mid-Autumn Festival and other festive occasions. Located in District 5’s Chinatown, the street has numerous shops and stalls offering a dazzling array of lanterns […]
𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐢-𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on Sunday launched a direct air route connecting Hanoi with India’s Mumbai to strengthen trade, and socio-cultural connectivity between the two nations. This is the carrier’s second route connecting Vietnam and India, after New Delhi capital. Its Deputy General Director Trinh Ngoc Thanh said […]
