Language/Vietnamese/Culture/Bánh-chưng-ngày
In this lesson, we will explore the Vietnamese culture and learn about "Banh chung day", a traditional rice cake made from glutinous rice, mung beans, pork, and other ingredients. This cake is an essential part of the Vietnamese New Year celebration, which falls on the first day of the lunar year. In 2017, Banh chung day coincided with the Vietnamese New Year on February 17th.
Legend has it that the origin of Banh chung day dates back to the Hong Bang Dynasty, when King Hung Vuong VI retired from his throne after defeating the Chinese invaders. To choose his successor, he held a competition among his sons, and Tiet Lieu emerged as the winner. A white-silvered hair man appeared in Tiet Lieu's dream and revealed the recipe for a special and unusual food, which turned out to be Banh chung. King Hung Vuong VI ordered that the recipe be shared with all the people in his kingdom, and it has since become a beloved tradition in Vietnamese culture.
If you want to learn more about Vietnamese culture, check out our page on the Mid Autumn Festival, which is another important celebration in Vietnam. You can also expand your Vietnamese vocabulary with our page on Greetings and Introductions, which includes common phrases like "Hello" and "Goodbye". And if you're a foodie, don't miss our page on Vietnamese Food, which covers all the delicious dishes that Vietnam has to offer. Happy learning!
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