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Moon of Compassion 2025: Giving Back to the Community Through Vietnamese Culture

Moon of Compassion 2025: Giving Back to the Community Through Vietnamese Culture

The Mid-Autumn Festival has always been more than just a time of reunion. In Vietnamese culture, the season is deeply tied to kindness, compassion, and the belief that light should be shared. Families gather under the full moon, children parade with lanterns in hand, and mooncakes are exchanged as symbols of unity and togetherness. Yet, not every family has the privilege to celebrate in joy. Many children in disadvantaged communities still long for the warmth of Mid-Autumn nights.

4 Irresistible Vietnamese Autumn Desserts to Savor in 2025

4 Irresistible Vietnamese Autumn Desserts to Savor in 2025

Autumn in Vietnam is a season of subtle beauty, gentle breezes, and, most importantly, a celebration of flavors. It is the time when streets and markets are filled with vibrant colors and irresistible aromas, signaling the arrival of Vietnamese autumn desserts that locals and visitors alike eagerly anticipate. From the soft, fragrant “cốm” (green rice flakes) cakes to the sweet and chewy “hồng Đà Lạt treo gió” (air-dried Da Lat persimmons), and from tangy “sấu chín dầm” (ripe dracontomelon in sweet syrup) to the legendary “bánh trung thu” (mooncakes), every bite tells a story of tradition, culture, and seasonal abundance.