Category: People

A wonderful trip on the Mekong Delta

We just got back from a two-day private tour to Mekong Delta spending the night in a homestay (which was pre-arranged by Mrs Trang of Eviva tour). Different from the previous trip, we wanted to experience the daily life of local people in the Mekong Delta. “Abundant” is the best adjective to describe the delta. […]

Lantern artisan in Hanoi

On the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, Mr.Sinh (Hanoi) scrapes bamboo rafts to sell lanterns throughout the province, with the desire for children to play traditional, non-toxic toys. Each Mid-Autumn Festival, Mr. Sinh’s family makes lanterns. Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy, the daughter-in-law of Sinh, is finishing the frame. There are two types of frames, bamboo […]

To He Vietnam

Tò He – an edible traditional toy of Vietnam

Despite the overwhelming influx of modern toys, Vietnamese little boys and girls still find it exciting to receive one or two Tò He from their parents. This edible traditional toys made from glutinous rice powder is one of the rare surviving traditional toys of Vietnam. A unique way to tell stories Tò He or Vietnamese […]

Mysterious Kate festival of Cham ethnic

Kate Festival is one of the biggest festivals of Cham ethnic people in Vietnam. This is an occasion for all villagers to gather around their holy place to worship for good luck and health, as well as dance and sing for their Gods an ancient King. Champa’s Kate Festival. Film by Wanderlust Dreamers Kate Festival, […]

Xip Xi – White Thai’s unique cultural beauty

Son La, a mountainous province in northern Vietnam, inhabited by 12 ethnic groups, including the White Thai. White Thai people, originally distinguished from other Thai peoples by the colour of their clothes, owns their unique customs. Xip Xi is one of the most major day for the White Thai to celebrate and practice their culture. […]