Wrap a cake, share a story, and celebrate Vietnamese traditions together!

Tết is more than just a celebration. It is a time for family, connection, and passing down traditions from one generation to the next.

Join Viet Hub NZ for a hands-on Vietnamese New Year rice cake workshop, where we explore the cultural significance of traditional Tết foods and learn the art of wrapping Vietnamese rice cakes.

In collaboration with Yung Nguyen, this workshop brings our community together to celebrate Vietnamese heritage through food, storytelling, and shared experiences.

🌸 What will we explore?

Discover three traditional Vietnamese rice cakes:

🍃 Bánh Chưng – A traditional square sticky rice cake, symbolising the Earth and representing gratitude to our ancestors.

🍃 Bánh Tét – A cylindrical sticky rice cake especially popular in Southern Vietnam, traditionally enjoyed during Lunar New Year.

🍃 Bánh Ú – A pyramid-shaped sticky rice cake wrapped in leaves, reflecting the diversity of Vietnamese culinary traditions.

During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to:

Learn about the history and cultural significance of Vietnamese rice cakes.

Explore traditional ingredients and wrapping techniques.

Experience hands-on rice cake preparation with guidance from our facilitator.

Connect with others and share memories of Tết celebrations.

Help preserve and pass on Vietnamese food traditions to the next generation.

No previous cooking experience is required. Everyone is welcome, whether you grew up celebrating Tết or are discovering Vietnamese culture for the first time.

📅 Event Details

Date: Saturday, 16 January 2027

Venue: Te Mako Naenae Community Centre, Lower Hutt

Facilitator: Yung Nguyen

Organised by: Viet Hub NZ

For many Vietnamese families living overseas, the smell of sticky rice, the sound of leaves being folded, and the joy of preparing food together bring back cherished memories of home.

Through our Viet Cuisine programme, we hope to create a welcoming space where generations and cultures come together to learn, connect, and keep these traditions alive.

Spaces are limited. Register now to join us in welcoming Tết 2027!

Uplifting Culture. Creating Opportunity. Empowering People. Together.

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