concept   birthdays
culture   Vietnam
statement   In Vietnam, birthdays are celebrated collectively with a focus on honoring elders and traditional customs.

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1 birthday Vietnam Traditionally celebrated with a special seaweed soup, not necessarily with presents or birthday cake. 1
2 birthday celebration Vietnam Traditional to eat seaweed soup on one's birthday 1
3 birthday celebration Vietnam Elders are honored with gifts and red envelopes containing money during their birthday celebrations 1
4 birthdays Vietnam Emphasize the joy of getting older and often celebrated collectively in villages 1
5 birthdays Vietnam Adults do not typically celebrate individual birthdays, and the emphasis is often on celebrating elders' birthdays as major milestones. 1
6 buddha's birthday Vietnam Observed following the lunisolar calendar, often in April or May 1
7 celebrating birthdays Vietnam The focus is on honoring elders, and the birthday of older family members is a more significant event. 1
8 celebrating birthdays Vietnam Less emphasis on celebrating individual birthdays, with more focus on traditional holidays and festivals 1
9 celebration of age milestones Vietnam Significant celebrations for 60th and 70th birthdays with elaborate family gatherings, feasting, and respect for the elders. 1