VOV.VN - One of the many unique dishes of the Muong people of Phu Tho province is medicinal glutinous rice Chung cake. Black in color, the cake is an indispensable offering at ancestor and heaven worship ceremonies.

VOV.VN - A contest involving entrants making Banh Chung, square glutinous rice cake, and Banh Giay, round glutinous rice cake, was launched on April 19 at the Hung Kings Temple complex in the northern province of Phu Tho.

VOV.VN - Unlike in previous years, the recurrence of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ahead of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, has meant that many people are unable to return home, with most choosing to remain in Hanoi for the annual Tet celebration.

Xoi (sticky rice) has a long-standing history in the Vietnamese cuisine.

VOV.VN - A cultural festival was recently held in Muong Lai commune of northwestern Yen Bai province to introducethe traditional culture of the Tay ethnic group to tourists.