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Banh chung, square-shaped cakes, and banh tet, cylindrical cakes, are deeply rooted in the traditional Tet identity of the Vietnamese people. (Photo: VNA)
Banh chung, square-shaped cakes, and banh tet, cylindrical cakes, are deeply rooted in the traditional Tet identity of the Vietnamese people. (Photo: VNA)
For any Vietnamese, the image of a pot of “banh chung”, fragrant with dong leaves, placed on a stove with bright flames to warm the winter chill has become a familiar sight every Tet. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
For any Vietnamese, the image of a pot of “banh chung”, fragrant with dong leaves, placed on a stove with bright flames to warm the winter chill has become a familiar sight every Tet. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The pot of “banh chung” is not only the taste of childhood, the warmth of family reunions, and the flavor of home, but also a beautiful, time-honored cultural tradition of great pride for the Vietnamese people. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The pot of “banh chung” is not only the taste of childhood, the warmth of family reunions, and the flavor of home, but also a beautiful, time-honored cultural tradition of great pride for the Vietnamese people. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Skilled hands carefully wrap "banh chung", preparing for the traditional Tet celebration. (Photo: VNA)
Skilled hands carefully wrap "banh chung", preparing for the traditional Tet celebration. (Photo: VNA)
Carefully selected bundles of fresh green dong leaves help preserve the traditional flavor of banh chung. (Photo: Ta Toan – VNA)
Carefully selected bundles of fresh green dong leaves help preserve the traditional flavor of banh chung. (Photo: Ta Toan – VNA)
Banh chung is made from glutinous rice (often nep cai hoa vang), hulled mung beans, pork (typically pork belly or well-marbled shoulder), and seasonings such as pepper, salt, and dried shallots. (Photo: VNA)
Banh chung is made from glutinous rice (often nep cai hoa vang), hulled mung beans, pork (typically pork belly or well-marbled shoulder), and seasonings such as pepper, salt, and dried shallots. (Photo: VNA)
“Banh tet”, long cakes, are popular in the southern region and some other provinces. (Photo: VNA)
“Banh tet”, long cakes, are popular in the southern region and some other provinces. (Photo: VNA)
Banh chung reflects the distinctive traditional Tet identity of the Vietnamese people. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Banh chung reflects the distinctive traditional Tet identity of the Vietnamese people. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
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Making banh chung for Tet: a traditional cultural practice of Vietnam

For generations, square glutinous rice cakes known as banh chung have been a joyful symbol of Tet. Despite changes in society, the tradition of making and sharing banh chung remains a vital aspect of Vietnamese culture.

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