Vietnamese tradition of making Chung cake for Tet
Banh chung, or Chung cake, is an indispensable traditional food during Tet holiday in Vietnam. Despite changes in society, the tradition of making and sharing Chang cake remains a vital aspect of Vietnamese culture.
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| Making Chung cake for the Lunar New Year is an aged-old tradition of Vietnamese people. Chung cakes are meaningful gifts and an indispensible offering on the ancestral altars during Vietnam’s biggest festival of the year. (Photo: VNA) |
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| As Tet approaches, generations come together to cook and enjoy the traditional cakes. The experience of making the cakes at home is an unforgettable memory for children in the capital Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) |
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| One layer of glutinous rice, one layer of mung beans, and a filling of pork shoulder are the basic ingredients for making square glutinous rice cakes. (Photo: VNA) |
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| The bamboo leaves selected are of the soft and flexible variety. (Photo: VNA) |
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| The head of the family arranges the cakes and lights the fire to boil them. (Photo: VNA) |
