"Tấm Cám" is one of the best-loved fairy tales in all of Vietnam.
Nearly every child knows this story. It is told again and again.
💡 Vietnamese Folk Tales — Fun Facts
Fun “Did you know?” facts about Vietnamese Folk Tales — tap through 10 at a time!
A famous legend says all Vietnamese come from a dragon and a fairy.
The story tells of 100 children born from eggs. It makes everyone one big family.
"Sọ Dừa" is a gentle tale about a clever and kind boy.
He surprises everyone with his good heart. Kindness makes him a hero.
"Cây tre trăm đốt" is a tale about a magic hundred-section bamboo.
Magic words join the bamboo pieces together. It is a fun, surprising story.
"Sự tích quả dưa hấu" tells how the sweet watermelon came to Vietnam.
It is a story about a clever, hard-working man. Watermelons taste of summer!
The bánh chưng tale tells why the cake is square like the earth.
A prince made it to honor his family. It became a beloved Tết food.
In "Tấm Cám," kind Tấm is helped by a magical friend.
Good, gentle Tấm never gives up. In the end, kindness wins the day.