Kyusu – The Heart of Japanese Tea Culture
At the heart of Japan’s culture is the art of tea. This practice has grown over centuries. Central to this cherished tradition is the kyusu, a traditional…
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Trịnh Công Sơn – The Soulful Maestro Of Vietnamese Music And Poetry
Trịnh Công Sơn (1939–2001) is one of Vietnam’s most celebrated musicians and songwriters. His profound and poetic songs, deeply embedded in Vietnamese culture, earned him a lasting…
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Preserving Tradition: The Beauty of Đông Hồ Folk Paintings
Đông Hồ folk paintings, are a treasured form of Vietnamese folk art that originated from Đông Hồ village in Bắc Ninh Province, northern Vietnam. With their vivid…
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Vạn Phúc – The Timeless Silk Weaving Village of Vietnam
Nestled just outside the bustling city of Hanoi, the village of Van Phuc stands as a living testament to Vietnam’s rich heritage of silk weaving. For over…
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Vietnamese Attire – Modernize the Tradition
The modernization of traditional Vietnamese attire represents a contemporary movement that blends historical Vietnamese clothing styles with modern fashion sensibilities. This trend has gained significant popularity in…
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Tấm Cám Vs. Cinderella: A Tale from Two Cultures
Fairy tales have a unique way of reflecting the values and traditions of the cultures from which they originate. Two such tales, Tấm Cám from Vietnam and…
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Sơn Đoòng – The Largest Cave In The World
Sơn Đoòng Cave is located in Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park in Quảng Bình Province. It is the largest cave in the world. Local farmer Hồ…
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Tò He – The Unique Vietnamese Art of Toy Figurines
Tò He is a traditional Vietnamese folk art that involves crafting toy figurines from coloured rice dough. These figurines are not only toys for children but also…
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The Traditional Stilt Houses of the Central Highlands
The nhà sàn, or stilt houses, is a traditional architectural style prevalent among various ethnic groups in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, particularly the Ede, Jarai, Bahnar,…
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Thịt Khâu Nhục: Unique Blend of Boiling, Frying, and Steaming
In the rich and diverse culinary landscape of Vietnam, Thịt Khâu Nhục stands out as a unique and captivating dish that combines the methods of boiling, frying,…
