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Image: The must-have cake in Doan Ngo Festival

The must-have cake in Doan Ngo Festival

Tro cake is a traditional cake that is a must-have offering to ancestors during the Doan Ngo Festival, a Vietnamese festival known for eliminating pests and diseases that harm crops. The name “tro cake” comes from its main ingredient, which is glutinous rice soaked in ash water. To ensure the

Image: Wishing for prosperity and blessings

Wishing for prosperity and blessings

The Ky Yen Festival (Fortune Wishing Ceremony) is the biggest annual event held at the Phu Nhuan communal house from the 16th to the 18th of the first lunar month. The ceremony expresses devotion to gods and ancestors, wishing for prosperity and blessings. The festival starts on the first day with