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Vietnam
I. Food
- Banh Chung: This iconic dish is a must-have on every Tet table. Made with
glutinous rice, mung beans, pork, and other savory ingredients, it's
painstakingly wrapped in banana leaves and steamed for hours. The square
shape symbolizes the earth, while the ingredients represent yin and yang
balance.
- Candied fruits a popular treat enjoyed during Tet celebrations and
throughout the year. These sweet and colorful dried fruits hold symbolic
meaning in Vietnamese culture and representing sweetness, joy, and
prosperity for the new year.
- They are filled with a savory mixture of pork, shrimp, vegetables (often
including carrots, wood ear mushrooms, and glass noodles), and seasoned
with spices. They are then tightly wrapped in thin rice paper and deep-fried
until golden and crispy.
- Glutinous rice, also known as sticky rice, represents abundance, prosperity,
and unity in Vietnamese culture. Its sticky texture symbolizes family coming
together and staying strong. Dishes made with glutinous rice are often
prepared as offerings to ancestors and deities during Tet

2. Scotland
I. Food
- Haggis is a savory pudding, considered the national dish of Scotland. It's
made with sheep's pluck (heart, liver, and lungs), minced with onion,
oatmeal, suet (hard fat), spices, and salt. Haggis is considered the national
dish of Scotland and holds symbolic meaning in traditional celebrations.
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