Vietnamese New Year Flowers: The First Sign of Spring’s Arrival

Vietnamese New Year flowers are among the most vibrant symbols of Tet (Lunar New Year in Vietnam). Families use them to brighten their homes and invite good luck at the start of the year.

Don’t Miss 5 Lunar New Year Festivals in Hoi An

Experience Hoi An Lunar New Year through five highlight festivals, from temple ceremonies in intangible cultural Heritage to lantern floating nights that reveal the town’s most authentic New Year magic.

Ban Huay Thom Village: Community Empowerment in the Mountains of Northern Laos

Nestled deep in the mountains of Pak Beng District, Ban Huay Thom is a quiet Khmu village accessible only by slow boat. The community lives simply, without electricity, phone signal, or running water. Community empowerment has become an increasingly important livelihood approach, supporting both individual households and shared community needs.