On this episode of Flavours and Beyond, we discover how plant-based cuisine lies at the heart of Vietnamese food culture: shaping traditions, memories, and beliefs. In Hồ Chí Minh City, Chef Benoît Chénieux and local food explorer Tina trace how humble ingredients evolve from street food staples to modern fine dining.
Across the Gia Lai plateau, amid the majestic Truong Son Range, villages rich in ethnic culture are emerging as attractive destinations for visitors. In Stor Village, the homeland of Hero Dinh Nup, among many other communities, local people are preserving traditional stilt houses and distinctive cultural spaces while developing homestays.
Organised chaos. That’s the only way to describe the buzzing maze of Vietnamese cities. Join us as we race through narrow alleys, explore hidden layers of history, and prove that there is order beneath it all. To master this giant architectural maze... catch Vietnam Explained.
From Vietnam’s red earth, a distinctive fruit has taken root. Across the highlands of Đak Lak, vast durian orchards now stretch across the land, forming Vietnam’s largest durian-growing region. From the red soil of Đak Lak to markets around the world. This is more than a fruit - it is the story of Vietnamese agriculture going global.
In Cat Ba, there are places people visit for their vibrant atmosphere, but there are also places that make you want to slow down, listen to the sound of the waves, and take a deep breath.
Discover a place where history breathes through every lantern-lit street and centuries-old wooden house. Once a bustling 16th-century international trading crossroads, the ancient town stands today as a remarkably preserved living heritage site.
The Lach Bang estuary serves as a spiritual anchor for coastal communities, safeguarding both the faith of seafarers and the historical legacy of Grand Preceptor Dao Duy Tu. By actively embracing traditional chèo singing in their everyday lives, local residents ensure this rich cultural heritage is proudly passed down to future generations.