Why Do Vietnamese...? Cultural Podcast with TMVSA 3t161d

🧧 Lunar New Year (Tết Nguyên Đán) is here! This episode touches on our experiences growing up with the festival both overseas and in Asia. “Why Do Vietnamese eat Vegetarian food during Tết?” In this episode, we talk about the origin of vegetarian diets in Vietnam and how it connects to Tết. We discuss similarities and differences between Lunar New Year in Vietnam and China. Lunar New Year has many different traditions in the various celebrating regions however, for all, it is a time of gathering and celebrating new beginnings.    🏮Thanks for listening to our podcast “Why Do Vietnamese....?” This project means a lot to us as we want to share our thoughts and opinions on uncommon topics and questions related to Vietnamese culture. We hope to answer the questions you didn't even know you had. If you love Vietnam, are curious to learn about both traditional and modern Vietnamese traditions, or are simply interested in keeping with the current trends, this is the podcast for you!!   🎉Stay curious and ask "Why Do Vietnamese...?"   🌸 Special Thanks to Ryerson University Chinese Student’s Association @ryersoncsa   Credits:  Brian Vương - Host (@brianvuong50)  Audrey Yip - Guest (@yippyyu)  Michelle Dương - Graphics (@michduong)   🧧Music: TẾT LÀ ĐÂY CHỨ ĐÂU – ORANGE X SEACHAINS   🎀 Stay connected with TMVSA:  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TorontoMetVSA  Instagram: www.instagram.com/torontometvsa/  Website: torontometvsa.wixsite.com/tmvsa  Anchor: anchor.fm/torontometvsa  Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/2qf51R7a8ixIw00Lwkup  iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/why-do-vietnamese-cultural-podcast-with-vsaryerson/id1555085123  Email: [email protected]

🥮 “Why Do Vietnamese celebrate the Mid Autumn Festival?” The Mid Autumn Festival (Tết Trung Thu) is here! In this episode, we talk about the Vietnamese Legends of the Mid Autumn Festival, local traditions, our favourite mooncake types and much more! The Mid Autumn Festival is celebrated in many East and Southeast Asian countries, each country has their own variations of traditions and customs. Over time the festival evolved with time and has adapted to modern times as well as other societies. This season is a time for reunion and fun for the family under the bright full moon. This episode touches on our experiences growing up with the festival both overseas and in Vietnam.  🏮Thanks for listening to our podcast “Why Do Vietnamese....?” This project means a lot to us as we want to share our thoughts and opinions on uncommon topics and questions related to Vietnamese culture. We hope to answer the questions you didn't even know you had. If you love Vietnam, are curious to learn about both traditional and modern Vietnamese traditions, or are simply interested in keeping with the current trends, this is the podcast for you!!   🍂Stay curious and ask "Why Do Vietnamese...?"   Credits:  Brian Vương - Host (@brianvuong50)  Trang Nguyễn - Guest (@littoalison)  Michelle Dương - Graphics (@michduong)   🥮Music: The Tale of Cuội - Music by Dzung   🎀 Stay connected with VSAR:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryersonvsar Instagram: https://instagram.com/vsaryerson  Website: https://vsaryerson.wixsite.com/vsaryerson Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuNYsPO4EC5TX_OsweRk0Wg/featured Anchor: https://anchor.fm/vsaryerson Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qf51R7a8ixIw00Lwkup iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/why-do-vietnamese-cultural-podcast-with-vsaryerson/id1555085123 Email: [email protected]

“Why Do Vietnamese Burn Paper Money?” In this episode, we discuss a common aspect of many Vietnamese people's lives, that is burning joss paper money. Vietnamese believe that their ancestors in the afterlife continue to live and need daily items such as clothing, money and personal items, to send these items, paper representations are burnt during offering ceremonies. The history and evolution of this tradition are discussed in this episode with our takes on the topic. We further share our experiences with spirituality in Vietnamese culture growing up overseas.  Thanks for listening to our podcast “Why Do Vietnamese....?” This project means a lot to us as we want to share our thoughts and opinions on uncommon topics and questions related to Vietnamese culture. We hope to answer the questions you didn't even know you had. If you love Vietnam, are curious to learn about both traditional and modern Vietnamese traditions, or are simply interested in keeping with the current trends, this is the podcast for you!! Stay curious and ask "Why Do Vietnamese...?" Credits: Brian Vương - Host (@brianvuong50) Anna Lê Hoàng - Guest & Editor (@bananamiilk) Michelle Dương - Graphics (@michduong) Special Thanks to 17 Production for our V-music Feature! Music: Mình Yêu Nhau Từ Kiếp Nào? | Ai Chết Giơ Tay OST | Dương Hoàng Yến 🎀 Stay connected with VSAR: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryersonvsar Instagram: https://instagram.com/vsaryerson. Website: https://vsaryerson.wixsite.com/vsaryerson Anchor: https://anchor.fm/vsaryerson Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qf51R7a8ixIw00Lwkup iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/why-do-vietnamese-cultural-podcast-with-vsaryerson/id1555085123 Email: [email protected]

“Why Do So Many Vietnamese have the Nguyễn Last Name?” In this episode, we discuss the most common last name in Vietnam, Nguyễn. This last name has become an iconic name representing the Vietnamese peoples around the world. Although many people have this last name, not everyone knows where it came from. Make sure to listen to this episode if you want to find out why there are so many Nguyễn and hear our experiences growing up overseas with our Asian Identity. Thanks for listening to our podcast “Why Do Vietnamese....?” This project means a lot to us as we want to share our thoughts and opinions on uncommon topics and questions related to the Vietnamese culture. We hope to answer the questions you didn't even know you had. If you love Vietnam, are curious to learn about both traditional and modern Vietnamese traditions, or are simply interested in keeping with the current trends, this is the podcast for you!! Stay curious and ask "Why Do Vietnamese...?" Credits: Brian Vương - Host (@brianvuong50) Yvonne Lê - Guest (@girlvon) Anna Lê Hoàng - Editor (@bananamiilk) Michelle Dương - Graphics (@michduong) Music: KHÔNG THỂ CÙNG NHAU SUỐT KIẾP - HOÀ MINZY (ft. MR. SIRO)  🎀 Stay connected with VSAR: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryersonvsar Instagram: https://instagram.com/vsaryerson.  Website: https://vsaryerson.wixsite.com/vsaryerson Anchor: https://anchor.fm/vsaryerson Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qf51R7a8ixIw00Lwkup iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/why-do-vietnamese-cultural-podcast-with-vsaryerson/id1555085123 Email: [email protected]

This week, we’re so excited to share our first special Tết episode “Why Do Vietnamese release fish before Tết?” In this episode, we discuss the traditions of the Vietnamese New Year, also known as Tết. We share the legend of the kitchen god and discuss our past Tết experiences overseas and in Vietnam. Our podcast “Why Do Vietnamese....?” is officially released! This project means a lot to us as we want to share our thoughts and opinions on uncommon topics related to the Vietnamese culture. If you love Vietnam, are curious to learn about both traditional and modern Vietnamese traditions, or are simply interested in keeping with the current trends, this is the podcast for you!! Stay curious and ask "Why Do Vietnamese...?" Credits:  Brian Vương - Host (@brianvuong50)  Nick Nguyễn - Guest (@n___icko)  Linh Nguyễn - Guest (@lihpun98)  Anna Lê Hoàng - Editor (@bananamiilk)  Michelle Dương - Graphics (@michduong)   Music: Tết Mới Trong Tim Mình - ERIK, ft. Ninh Dương Lan Ngọc Stay connected with VSAR: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryersonvsar Instagram: https://instagram.com/vsaryerson.  Website: https://vsaryerson.wixsite.com/vsaryerson Email: [email protected]