The poem “Ông Đồ” was written in 1936 and published in Tinh Hoa (Essence) magazine. In this work, author Vũ Đình Liên conveys a deep sense of sorrow and nostalgia for the fading traditions and people of the past. As Western education spread in Vietnam, Han studies and Chinese characters […]
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Origins, Meaning, and Traditions of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year (Tết Nguyên Đán)
Tết Nguyên Đán is the most significant festival in Vietnam, deeply rooted in the nation’s culture, customs, and traditions. Origins of Tết Nguyên Đán According to historical records, the origins of Tết Nguyên Đán trace back to the reign of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors in ancient China, around […]


