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Why is bánh chưng square?

Bánh chưng is square to represent the earth, according to the explanation in the story. This is the legend's interpretation, not a mandatory rule. In folk tradition, people still pass down that the square bánh chưng is the earth and the round bánh giầy is the sky.

From the article “The Legend of Bánh Chưng and Bánh Giầy and Lang Liêu: A Tale from the Hùng Vương Era”

Knowledge › Vietnam › Traditional food

Traditional Ancestral Worship Trays by Region

Vietnamese ancestral worship trays reflect regional character: the North favors formality, the Central region is lavish, and the South is simple yet refined.

Updated 18 Aug 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › Tet and seasonal rites

The Unique Early Tet Custom of the Si La People

The Si La people in Lai Châu celebrate Tet early, timing it to the harvest and peach blossoms, with black pig rituals and double chung cakes.

Updated 6 Jul 2026Culture and belief
Knowledge › Vietnam › Ethnic minority customs

Muong Ethnic Wedding Customs

Explore the unique wedding customs of the Muong people in Thanh Hoa: from elopement and ancestor worship to bride-price negotiations and wedding day taboos.

Updated 13 Sept 2026Culture and belief
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