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Yellow apricot blossoms have an enchanting allure during Vietnam’s Tet celebrations. We will help you explore their deep cultural roots, the legends that surround them, and where to find these…
The birth place of quan ho folk songs is Bac Ninh Province. During village festivals, which are held every year, particularly in spring, young men and women gather in the…
Many communes in rural Viet Nam feature countryside markets (cho que). There are two main types of countryside market: the fair and the evening market. Fairs are held periodically. For…
Young people now enjoy new music that comes to them from the radio, television, audio and video tapes, as well as compact discs. So, do they still show any attachment…
Religious dance may sound similar to the also-mentioned religious belief category of dance, but is more structured to the three main organized religions of Buddhism, Catholicism and Brahmanism. They are…
A large group plays the children’s game rong ran (dragon-snake). In One person sits on a small hill or some location above the other players; he or she acts as…
Either boys or girls, usually age’s seven to ten, play the two-person game of O an quan (literally “Mandarin’s Box”). They draw a rectangle on the ground and divide it…
Kite flying is popular throughout the year in Viet Nam but especially so in summer. People of different ages make kites of many shapes, sizes and materials. Children’s kites are…
This girls’ game (chơi chuyen) includes ten thin, well-sharpened, round bamboo sticks and a ball, which traditionally is a fig, a miniature variety of eggplant, a small rock or a…
In summertime, groups of children often play with tops along Ha Noi’s streets and alleys. Their enthusiasm and happy laughter attract an audience, old and young, and remind older viewers…