Apr 13, 2016 | Ancestral Worship, Burial, Culture
PRAY FOR VIETNAM THANH MINH The father, mother, and son are on the side of the mountain where the grandfather was buried several years ago. The family is celebrating the spring worship ritual called “Thanh Minh” or the time of Pure Brightness”. They...
Jan 13, 2016 | Culture, Food
PRAY FOR VIETNAM A GOOD BOWL OF PHO With a wide variety of meats, vegetables, and spices accompanying expertly cooked noodles or rice, Vietnamese cuisine is some of the best in the world. One of the most famous Vietnamese dishes is pho (pronounced “fuh”), a...
Nov 4, 2015 | Celebration, Culture, Family
PRAY FOR VIETNAM A FAMILY AFFAIR The young bride readied herself to leave her family’s house forever. Her mother adorned her with blue, white and yellow flowers as the bride looked at her reflection in the mirror, admiring the beautiful silk dress that her grandmother...
Oct 7, 2015 | Culture, Fishing
PRAY FOR VIETNAM OUT TO SEA Fishing is an important part of Vietnam’s economy. With more than 2,000 miles of coastline, Vietnam has a thriving fishing industry that accounts for more than 10 percent of the GDP and attracts foreign investments. For people working in...
Sep 23, 2015 | Children, Culture, Parenting
PRAY FOR VIETNAM PARENTING BY SUPERSTITION Superstitious beliefs and practices are common among many people who practice some form of animism. As many of the peoples of Vietnam practice ancestor worship and pay homage to spirits of all kinds, they perform...
