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Vietnamese last names: a guide to the most common
The most common Vietnamese last names, from Nguyễn and Trần to Lê and Phạm, with what they come from and how to say them.
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Vietnamese girl names and their meanings
Popular Vietnamese girl names and what they mean, from Lan and Mai to Ngọc, Linh and Thảo, plus how to say them.
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Vietnamese food culture: how families eat together
How Vietnamese families eat together: shared dishes, a bowl of rice each, inviting elders to eat first and the small habits that matter.
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Vietnamese superstitions: 15 beliefs and where they come from
Fifteen Vietnamese superstitions, from sweeping at Tết to banana-free exam days, and the wordplay or history behind each one.
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Vietnamese animation: a short history
A short history of Vietnamese animation, from the first state studio film in 1960 to 3D work, outsourcing and YouTube creators.
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Vietnamese movies: where to start
New to Vietnamese movies? Start with a crowd-pleasing comedy, a coming-of-age drama or an action film, then branch out. Here's how.
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