Throughout history, Vietnamese customs and traditions during the Lunar New Year (Tet) have been preserved and passed down from generation to generation.
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VNA
Remembering banh chung is, for many, the same as remembering Tet itself – the ancestral tradition and the warmth of family reunion each spring.
For the people of the coastal region, Tet Festival is not only about the golden chrysanthemum and marigold flowers adorning the doorsteps, the warm and fragrant kitchens, etc. but also about the customs and cultural beauty that have been preserved for generations, connecting people with the sea.
Each year, on the ninth day of the first lunar month, Go Thi Thung in An Xuan commune (now Tuy An Tay commune) comes alive with the rhythmic sound of galloping hooves.
In the vibrant spring season, in a land once battered by natural disasters, the joy of settling down is evident in the eyes and smiles of the people in the Eastern part of Dak Lak province.
Despite the busyness of modern life, making Chung cakes for Tet remains a cherished cultural tradition and a special occasion for family reunions.
Horses have long been embedded in Vietnamese culture, carrying layered symbolism in language and belief while remaining part of daily life in many ethnic minority communities.