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Lucky money giveaway is a long-standing practice that represents “mung tuoi” or “li xi”, literally meaning “congratulation on a new age”. According to the book “Viet Nam phong tuc” (Vietnamese customs) by scholar Phan Ke Binh (1875 – 1921), after worshipping ancestors, descendants offer lucky money and bow twice to their grandparents and parents. In return, the seniors also give several coins as lucky money to their children. In the country, lucky money giveaway is a custom at the start of a lunar new year. People often put the money in a red envelope, which is meant to pray for good luck and drive away evil spirits. The practice is also intended to wish small children good growth and learning success and the elderly, longevity and good health. Given its meaning, lucky money giveaway has long been a cultural identity of Vietnamese people once Tet arrives. The post Lucky money giveaway – an exchange of best New Year wishes appeared first on Vietexplorer.co...

Table of Contents Giao Thuy rolls Nam Dinh Gai Cake Xiu Pao Longan cake Siu Chau Candy Mung bean pudding Dragon Market Banana Giao Thuy rolls Giao Thuy roll has long been a famous and typical dish of Nam Dinh. Ingredients are carefully selected to ensure freshness and delicious taste. In particular, the pork skin must be cleaned, manually sliced, and mixed with garlic and chili to create a rich flavor. When people eat Giao Thuy rolls, they usually eat them with fig leaves, add some herbs, and dip them in fish sauce or chili sauce. It has a sweet and savory taste. The acrid taste of herbs and cloves will make them just want to eat more. Photo: Vietnamnet.vn Nam Dinh Gai Cake Gai cake is a rustic but sweet gift that visitors should try at least once. The filling of this dish is a mixture of green beans, peanuts, lotus, coconut, and meat. These ingredients have created a harmonious whole with the aroma of rice, the sweetness of lotus, and coconut. ...

Nguyen Ngoc Ly and Lung Van Nhan, a married couple living in Mo Cay Nam District, Ben Tre Province, earn VND750,000 (US$32) each day from processing 3,000 coconuts. Typically, their work day starts about midnight and finishes up in the early afternoon. “Once we run out of coconuts to process, we start looking for ways to make money the rest of the day,” Ly said. A dangerous job Coconut husks are the fibrous layer between the fruit’s outer skin and hard, inner shell. They sit just above the coconut’s white flesh. Peeling these husks is considered a profitable job in Ben Tre, and Ly and Nhan, though relatively new to the gig, are extremely productive huskers. “My wife is from Vinh Khanh District, Ben Tre and I am from District 8, Ho Chi Minh City,” said Nhan. “We met when she found a seasonal job in Ho Chi Minh City at the same place where I worked.” Together, Ly and Nhan moved to Ben Tre in 2021 in search of better jobs. That is when they discovered coconut husking. “...

Thai Hai eco-ethnic stilt village conservation zone is located in My Hao hamlet, Thinh Duc commune, Thai Nguyen. It is divided into several areas which include the conservation area, food court, resort area, entertainment area, and event area. This reserve is like a green oasis with a quiet space and the atmosphere of a traditional village. It can be said that this place is an ideal destination for those who want to rest. Photo: vanhoadantoc.edu.vn Thai Hai Village was established nearly 10 years ago by the village head – Nguyen Thi Thanh Hai. The original purpose of the establishment was to preserve the traditional culture of the Tay people, not for tourism purposes. This place has only started tourist activities a few years ago, but it has gradually become a popular tourist destination in Thai Nguyen. Photo: moitruongdulich.vn More than 30 stilt houses were disassembled and transported from the Dinh Hoa area, Thai Nguyen. After the transportation process, the...