Non la” (translated as “conical hat”) is not only a normal hat, but also one of Vietnam’s symbols of charm. Every country has its own national headgear. The United States has the baseball cap, Britain is famous for the London bobby’s helmet. Greece is associated with the fisherman’s hat, while the beret is the symbol […]
Vietnam’s largest domestic terminal, T3 at Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport, has completed final stages to serve its first commercial flight on Thursday. The terminal is seen from above on Wednesday, one day before serving its first commercial flight that took off for Van Don Airport in the northern Quang Ninh Province, […]
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 […]
