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Tet: Vietnamese Lunar New Year – A Journey to Vietnam!


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In this episode of Culture Kids, we hop on the Culture Train to Vietnam to explore the vibrant traditions of Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, with special guest Ms. Sophie, host of the popular YouTube channel Mommy & Me Vietnamese!


(Please note this episode is curated from last year's release on Tet)


🌏 What You’ll Learn:

  • Fun facts about Vietnam’s geography, language, and culture.
  • How Tet is celebrated, including unique customs like house cleaning before the new year, zodiac signs influencing luck, and the story of the spirit broom.
  • The meaning behind red envelopes, lucky money, and the tradition of giving New Year’s greetings.

  • 🍴 Food Spotlight:

    Discover the traditional Vietnamese rice cakes, bánh chưng and bánh tét, made from glutinous rice, fatty pork, and banana leaves. Asher gets his first taste—yum!



    Question for Culture Kids:

    What’s your zodiac sign? Who will be the lucky person to step into your house first this Lunar New Year?



    📩 Stay Connected:

    Email us at [email protected] or leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We’d love to hear from you!


    Mommy and Me Vietnamese:

    https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoHbvkNnMdOHgHmLCvtxKKyTFHIKD5Nyq


    Instagram: @mommyandmevietnamese



    Join us for a journey filled with cultural stories, tasty traditions, and family fun. 🌸

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