Regional Cuisine
Bánh Chưng: The Art of Vietnamese Sticky Rice Cakes and the Legend of Lang Liêu
In the days before Tết—Vietnam's Lunar New Year—every Vietnamese household transforms into a workshop where generations gather to fold, wrap, and steam bánh chưng, the iconic square rice cakes that symbolize gratitude to ancestors and the earth itself. From the legend of Prince Lang Liêu to the overnight vigil by boiling pots, discover how this humble cake of sticky rice, mung beans, and pork has anchored Vietnamese identity for millennia.
Hanoi, Vietnam
