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Vietnamese Marriage Customs (2) – Lễ Đính Hôn Posted by Kandle Dart on Dec 6, 2021
Lễ đính hôn or Lễ hỏi is the engagement ceremony. Whether it happens a year before the wedding ceremony, a few months before, or even one day before the wedding, it is an important custom in the marriage process that nobody wants to skip. This is not just a matter between the fiancé and fiancée…
Vietnamese Marriage Customs (1) – Lễ Dạm Hỏi Posted by Kandle Dart on Nov 30, 2021
If you are thinking of getting married to a Vietnamese whose family follows tradition, prepare yourself both mentally and financially for the process! There are steps to follow with a series of events. It could be stressful and tiresome, perhaps even headache inducing, and a hassle. Nonetheless, the events are beautiful, joyous, and memorable when…
Happy Thanksgiving! Posted by Kandle Dart on Nov 24, 2021
CHÚC MỪNG LỄ TẠ ƠN! (Happy Thanksgiving) Time does fly fast when you are busy. Labor Day weekend was like yesterday to me. I turned around, and now lễ Tạ Ơn (Thanksgiving) is coming in just a few days! Following the American tradition of celebrating lễ Tạ Ơn, the Vietnamese community in the United States…
Words Indicating “Black” in the Vietnamese Language Posted by Kandle Dart on Nov 15, 2021
How many Vietnamese words have you learned that indicate the color black? The answer should be: A LOT. Let’s see how many words you might have learned… The primary Vietnamese word for black is màu đen. However, there are many Sino-Vietnamese words to use in lieu of màu đen such as hắc, huyền, ô, mun…
The Use of Lemongrass in Vietnamese Cuisine Posted by Kandle Dart on Nov 8, 2021
If you are familiar with Vietnamese cuisine, you would know that they use all different kinds of herbs in daily cooking. One of the most versatile herbs that I use very often in my kitchen is lemongrass. Today, I would like to share with you the love I have for this very wonderful, useful, yet…
Does Vietnam Celebrate Halloween? Posted by Kandle Dart on Oct 25, 2021
Influenced by văn hóa Tây phương (Western culture), the Vietnamese are starting to get more familiar with major western “commercial” holidays, including Halloween. Thus, in recent years, the lễ hội (festival) Halloween has become more popular in major metropolitan and tourist areas, especially among young people. People pour onto certain designated streets or entertainment venues…
Popular Vietnamese Autumn Songs Posted by Kandle Dart on Oct 18, 2021
Listening to music and looking out a window, I saw a yellow storm in front of my eyes. A strong wind caused all the leaves that had changed their colors to detach from their branches, ascend into the air, and with gravity, descend to the ground. It was a breath-taking scene. There is something about…