This chicken has been plucked and boiled ready for serving with traditional Vietnamese food. It was delicious. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Chicken
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Quiet Market during Tet
This is one of the few times when you will see the market quiet. :-) … [Read more...] about Quiet Market during Tet
Vietnamese Communist Flag
During all holidays, Tet in this instance, all homes and businesses are required to fly the Vietnamese Communist Flag. Foreigners are no exemptions. In my past house, the local People's Committee asked me to purchase a flag from them and they later put it on my house. I flew it until somebody stole it after a soccer match. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Communist Flag
Tet Holiday lights in Saigon
Saigon is a beautiful city during Tet. Light decorations like those below line most of the streets in District 1. … [Read more...] about Tet Holiday lights in Saigon
Tet Party
It is normal for students to throw a Tet party for their teachers. It is a good way to get close together with your students. This in turn encourages students to continue courses after the current one ends. This was by far one of the best parties I had with my students. … [Read more...] about Tet Party