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Nursery Rhymes, Vietnamese Kids Songs

Bánh Chưng Xanh

Celebrating the tradition of making Bánh Chưng, this song delves into cultural practices during the Lunar New Year. It highlights themes of heritage, family unity, and the significance of food in festive celebrations.

Bánh Chưng Xanh is a traditional Vietnamese dish, especially popular during the Lunar New Year (Tết) celebrations. It is a square-shaped sticky rice cake made from glutinous rice, mung beans, and pork, all wrapped in dong leaves (or banana leaves if dong leaves are unavailable).

The green color of the cake comes from the leaves used in wrapping, which also infuses a subtle flavor into the rice. Bánh Chưng symbolizes the earth in Vietnamese culture and is an essential part of Tết festivities, representing gratitude and respect for ancestors.

Background: Deeply rooted in Vietnamese culture, especially during Tết, the Lunar New Year festival.

Bánh Chưng Xanh Lyrics

in Vietnamese Nhạc Thiếu Nhi

Bánh chưng xanh bên dưa hấu đỏ Cành mai vàng bên cành đào tươi Tết năm nay bé thêm một tuổi Chúc ông bà sức khoẻ dồi dào Chúc ba mẹ sức khoẻ nhiều nhiều Chúc anh chị thương bé nhiều nhiều Nhưng bé lớn rồi bé không thích lì xì.

Green Sticky Rice Vietnamese Song

Bánh Chưng Xanh translated to English

Green Sticky Rice next to red watermelon Yellow apricot branch beside fresh peach blossoms This New Year, little one adds another year Wishing grandparents abundant health Wishing parents lots and lots of health Wishing siblings to love little one plenty But now grown up, little one doesn't like lucky money.

Region

Northern Vietnam

Theme

Tradition/Food

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