Days, Dates, Months and the Lunar Calendar in Vietnamese

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Days, Dates, Months and the Lunar Calendar in Vietnamese | Speak like a local

03/11/2025

14:39

To Vietnamese people, time is more than just numbers - it holds many meanings. Like how the first lunar and full moon days are special moments to remember ancestors, worship the gods, and pray for peace. Join our new host, Ethan Kelly, as he discovers how to ask about days, dates, and months and explores how the Vietnamese sense of time is deeply connected to tradition and spirituality.

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