Category: Local Insight

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 […]

Mooncakes in Vietnam

In Vietnam, mooncakes are called “Bánh Trung Thu”, which can be translated to “Mid-Autumn cake”. Traditionally in Vietnamese culture, mooncakes have been seen as a symbol of family reunions in this festive event. Through time, many varieties of the original mooncakes have been created, which are more sophisticated and well embraced. Mooncakes and festival celebrations […]

Delicious ways Vietnamese use Cốm in their desserts

In previous blog posts, we have introduced Cốm – Vietnamese green flakes, a special ingredient of the Autumn and some amazing though easy recipes. This post presents ways Vietnamese use Cốm to make delicious desserts as a way to preserve the taste of Autumn. Bánh Cốm (Cốm cake) Bánh cốm is a Vietnamese dessert made […]

Dragon fruit – A wonderful “fire ball”

Dragon fruit is one of the most beautiful and unique must-try tropical fruit of Asia. Not only be regarded as one of the tastiest fruit, dragon fruit is also recognized to improve health and prevent several diseases. Read the article to discover the irresistible taste of dragon fruit and plenty of health benefits it gives. […]

Son Doong Insight

When caught with a thirst for adventure, Vietnam’s Son Doong Cave is one of the few destinations that stand out on this gorgeous planet, the Huffington Post marked on its website. In addition, Son Doong cave in Quang Binh was ranked No. 5 in the top 10 destinations adventurous tourists need to visit once in […]

Coffee drinking culture in Vietnam

Strong and flavorful Vietnamese coffee makes renovates as fast as it raises pulses. Coffee might have brought to Vietnam by French colonists, but a morning cup of “ca phe” became a local habit eventually. With many variations that use egg, yoghurt, and even tropical fruit, Vietnamese coffee has formed its own unique style. Similar but […]

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, […]

Cốm – Autumn’s special gifts for Hanoian

Cốm is a unique specialty of Hanoi. Hanoian appreciate this gift of Autumn as much as they call it a distinctive feature of the thousand-year-old capital. To make Cốm, there is a complicated process that Vietnamese farmers have cleverly invented and developed for hundreds years. Among all Cốm production villages, Vong village has been considered […]

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. […]