Locals upset as authorities cancel controversial ‘lucky ball’ competition in northern Vietnam
Stealing the ‘phet,’ or ‘lucky balls,’ is an important part of a springtime festival in Phu Tho Province
Researcher warns against chemically scented incense as pilgrimage season starts in Vietnam
It is not the most important part of worship
Vietnamese spare no expense on luxury Tet gift bags sold by top hotel brands
A high-end gift bag prepared using imported ingredients can fetch up to VND4.5 million (US$195) apiece
Saigon family preserves Tet tradition with homemade ‘banh tet’
Making their own ‘banh tet’ is a way of teaching children a valuable lesson about kinship and culture
Vietnam rice paper artisans roll with tradition
One thing most people in Vietnam agree on: homemade is always better
Tet is fun, cozy but also scary for some in Vietnam
Tet (Lunar New Year), which is only two weeks away, is traditionally an occasion for reunions, sharing, and caring. However, it has been distorted to some extent in recent years
Classical Indian dance shows wrap up Indian Culture Week in HCMC
Two nights dedicated to traditional Indian dance last week concluded Indian Culture Week, which was held for the first time in Ho Chi Minh City this year.