これがベトナムのリアル🇻🇳 観光では味わえないカオスすぎる田舎の正月

これがベトナムのリアル🇻🇳 観光では味わえないカオスすぎる田舎の正月

This time, we bring you the chaotic New Year’s atmosphere in the countryside of Vietnam. New Year’s gourmet. Interactions with animals. And then, dog meat. Cash on raw meat. Kind people. Fireworks with sparks raining down. Nicotine rush. Please watch until the end! Vietnamese New Year starts with making Bánh chưng.

This is a filling hardened with green beans, looking a bit like kinako. Bánh chưng is a traditional dish to celebrate Tết, the Vietnamese New Year. Wrapped in huge tropical leaves, rolling the ingredients. Vietnamese New Year, called “Tết,” is the same Lunar New Year as in China.

The date of Lunar New Year changes every year, and this year, it falls on February 10th of the Gregorian calendar. For Vietnamese, it doesn’t feel like New Year without Bánh chưng. It might be similar to mochi for Japanese. Every Tết, families come together to make Bánh chưng.

All done! It’s wrapped so nicely, just like something you’d buy. Of course, it’s not cooked yet, so it’s not finished. In cities like Hanoi, more and more families buy Bánh chưng from stores. Such cooking takes a lot of effort, but it’s a fun part of New Year.

I’m just filming and not contributing at all, haha. The rolled Bánh chưng is boiled in a large pot. It will be boiled for more than 10 hours. It’s a labor-intensive dish. 10 hours have passed, and it’s now complete. Boiling vigorously… We’ll do the taste test at mealtime.

I should have mentioned earlier, but we are currently at my Vietnamese wife’s family home. This is my first time spending Lunar New Year at a Vietnamese home. My wife’s family home has a large garden where they grow vegetables, chickens, and fruits. Here, mangos and bananas are all you can eat for free.

Chickens are raised in the garden not only for eggs but also to be eaten later. I’ll be going around greeting my wife’s relatives. This is also an important New Year’s activity. Since Vietnamese have many relatives, we visit several houses in one go. Almost every house has a baby.

That’s because the average age in Vietnam is about 33, it’s still a young country. They said there’s something interesting in the backyard, so I’ll take a look. It seems they’re raising many animals to sell in markets. Huge…!! A super gigantic pig that reminds you of “Spirited Away.”

Will these little piglets grow up to be like the big one on the right…? Piglet-type pigs, the piggy pink color is authentic. In Japanese, pigs say “buu buu.” In Vietnamese, it’s “oink oink.” By the way, in Korean, it’s “kool kool.” It’s my first time facing a pig at such a close distance.

The shape of the nose is like the famous pig nose bags. This is a pet goat. It’s wearing a bell like a shepherd’s. In rural Vietnam, you’re close to animals. You can interact with animals even without a zoo. In the past, Japanese rural homes probably had various animals too.

I didn’t live in that era, but it feels nostalgic somehow. A dog with a “why are you filming me” expression. Is this its natural expression? This dog has always had such an expression, quite calm indeed. In the countryside of Vietnam, almost every house keeps a guard dog, but

Recently, more people are keeping dogs as pets as well. This one must be the guard dog. Now, let’s go to the next relative’s house. When you visit a home in Northern Vietnam, they almost always prepare tea. When you think of Vietnam, you might picture Vietnamese coffee,

But coffee is more popular among people in the south like Saigon, while people, especially in the rural north, prefer tea. Such a lively ceiling, I wonder who painted it. “I painted it myself.” This uncle painted it himself. It seems he’s going to show us the traditional Vietnamese water pipe.

“Feel free to take pictures.” “This is a traditional Vietnamese culture, Hut Thuoc Lao.” Light a fire at the bottom of the bamboo tube with a lighter. Touch the fire part, isn’t it hot…?? Once ready, take a deep inhale. Then exhale the smoke, completing one set. “Does it taste good?”

“Of course, it’s great. It’s a nicotine rush.” The customary handshake, Vietnamese love handshakes. “Have some cola.” We head to the next relative’s house on a motorcycle. Here, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, it feels very refreshing.

Recently, air pollution in Hanoi has been worsening, even ranking among the highest in the world on some days. Why a tank top…!? Today’s temperature is about 10 degrees. Winters in Northern Vietnam are cold. It seems smoking water pipes when guests come is a tradition.

Place the side of the mouth on the tube, an expert way of smoking. Maybe it’s a performance technique, haha. You might think of Vietnam as tropical Southeast Asia, but Northern Vietnam has landscapes somewhere between China and Southeast Asia. Every house proudly displays the Vietnamese flag. You can see the strong patriotism.

The next house is huge, looks new. They’ll make us some Vietnamese coffee. Put coffee powder in a “Café Phin” filter, then pour a small amount of hot water. After letting the coffee bloom for a few seconds, pour hot water again. “After the powder expands with hot water, pour hot water again.”

Pour hot water again and wait about 10 minutes for the coffee to drip. Vietnamese coffee is ready, but the quantity is small. Pour the coffee into a cup with sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar. Such a big ring, isn’t it heavy? Vietnamese black coffee, wonder how it tastes.

Strong acidity and rich flavor, the small amount might be just right. It’s a caffeine rush. Vietnam produces coffee beans, ranking second in the world by country. More beans than Colombia or Ethiopia. Water pipes allow for deep inhalation of smoke cooled by water. Such air exchange is to increase the fire power.

The gunpowder turns to ash, which is disposed of with water. Smoke passing through water (acting as a filter) supposedly makes it easier to inhale. Though it’s called a filter, water pipes have a very high nicotine content. Non-smokers might faint from a nicotine rush if they try it…

“Does it taste good?” “Yeah, it’s a nicotine rush!” These water pipes are especially popular among the rural elderly in Vietnam. Originally smoked during work breaks or gatherings with friends and family. Mainly cherished in the north, while paper cigarettes are preferred in the south. Once accustomed to water pipes, paper cigarettes may not satisfy.

This ceiling painting, I feel like I’ve seen it somewhere… It was the artist uncle we visited earlier. He dyed his hair for New Year. “Painted by me.” Dying hair while going out, very Vietnamese. Heading to another relative’s house. Uncle: “Just arrived?” Me: “Came last night.”

It’s been a while since I’ve seen a well. Rarely seen in Japan nowadays. Despite having running water, when do they use the well? Hanging pots on trees to dry, a wise living tip. I once had appendicitis in Ho Chi Minh and was operated on in a military hospital.

This uncle visited me when I was in surgery. Me: “Does it taste good?” Uncle: “Yeah, it’s a nicotine rush.” The relative bought a car, so we’ll take a look. A car from the Korean manufacturer KIA. In Vietnam, you’ll see quite a few Korean cars like Hyundai and KIA. Father: “Say hello!” Child: “No!”

They seem to think I’m a suspicious person, haha. Being a foreigner probably makes it scarier. Touching a new car supposedly makes the toucher able to buy one too. Since it’s someone else’s car, I touch it gently. Relatives live within walking distance. Vietnamese have many relatives.

And everyone seems to live in the same area. This water pipe looks expensive. These people probably wouldn’t feel anything smoking Echo or Wakaba. Rural folks often have home gardens. Growing at home ensures vegetables without pesticides, hence safe. Applying this white substance makes it less appealing to bugs.

A baby loading bullets into a gun. A baby reacting to a siren. Future army officer, perhaps? It’s already getting dark. There are still houses we haven’t visited, but we’ll do that tomorrow. Illuminations with a vibe of Chinese provincial cities. Might get scolded for saying that. Arrived back home. Whew, a bit tired.

Time for dinner. All that moving around made me hungry. Looks like yakitori, but it’s probably pork. Here are fried spring rolls, a Vietnamese home cooking dish. This is likely dog meat. Soup with dog meat. These are dog offal, like intestines and liver, seasoned with ginger or turmeric.

Dog meat sausage, in a tubular form. After boiling the intestines, they’re grilled to make this. After boiling the intestines, they are grilled. Enjoyed with nước mắm (fish sauce). The outer skin is slightly hard, but the inside is crispy and delicious. This is dog meat soup. Apparently, it’s made from dog’s blood.

This dish is particularly favored by people in Northern Vietnam. The meat is tender and easy to eat, the soup has a strong flavor. Here are grilled dog offal. It looks delicious. It is often said that Vietnamese eat dog meat, but it varies greatly by region and generation.

Here are fried spring rolls, a classic home dish. With wood ear mushrooms, carrots, onions, shiitake… It’s delicious and full of ingredients. This is “Dua Hanh,” pickled mini onions. An indispensable dish for New Year’s cooking. Like Bánh chưng, an essential item for Lunar New Year.

You need to start pickling them about 10 days before eating. Larger bulbs tend to be spicier, so start with the smaller ones. The spiciness and sourness combined make it a great accompaniment to rice. The karaoke competition has begun, a regular event.

Whenever relatives gather for New Year’s and such, it usually heats up with karaoke. Vietnamese love karaoke, so you always hear singing throughout the city. And Vietnamese often have loud singing voices. Normally, everyone drinks beer while singing, but I’ll be hyping up with this original Red Bull.

This Red Bull has no carbonation, but it’s sweet, easy to drink, and great. I’ll practice juggling, aiming for five times! I’ve been a Shonan Bellmare supporter for 18 years, but I’m not good at soccer. I don’t go easy even against kids; underestimating them might cost you.

Vietnamese kids all play soccer. On the match day of the Vietnamese national team, the whole country buzzes with excitement. I can only dance the Soran Bushi, a world apart from these kids. They learned by watching TikTok and practicing on their own. Vietnamese children are incredibly busy with soccer and karaoke.

The national team’s game days energize the entire country. My apologies… Karaoke, soccer, badminton – it’s quite a chaotic situation. This freedom is very Vietnamese and great! Playing soccer here, the ball often ends up in the field. The kids are incredibly busy with soccer and karaoke.

I can only dance the Soran Bushi, which is a world apart from these kids. They learned by watching TikTok and practicing on their own. Falling asleep to the pseudo-fireworks. Good night. Good morning, today is February 9th, Lunar New Year’s Eve.

I’m going to check out the local market, which is said to be interesting. It’s bustling with many people, maybe because it’s New Year’s Eve. They’re butchering a pig’s head, quite bold… I’m not sure how it’s prepared in Japan, but maybe the difference is whether it’s done in public or not.

Cash on raw meat, haha. I guess it’s okay because they wash it after buying… So, this is how ground meat is made. The process of preparing the meat we usually eat is quite educational. Market foods might be difficult for Japanese people to purchase, but they are fresh and very delicious.

Vegetables are sold like this on the street, with enoki mushrooms costing about 30 yen, very affordable. Every market in Vietnam has new discoveries to offer. Markets in cities like Hanoi are bustling and the hard sell is intense, but rural markets are relaxed and also serve as a place for community interaction.

Now, it’s time for lunch. This is kobukuro, the uterus of a pig. Lunar New Year’s Eve lunch, let’s eat. This is boiled kobukuro, which would usually be grilled in Japan. Pickled onions from yesterday, just looking at them makes you hungry. Hand-torn chicken is softer than when cut with a knife.

Is kobukuro not usually eaten as grilled meat in Vietnam? Boiled kobukuro has a unique crunchy texture. This is a dish of grilled pork, thoroughly cooked over high heat. Delicious, but it might be a bit tough for Japanese people; it could give you jaw muscle pain, haha.

In the afternoon, we go to visit a distant relative’s house. It’s not a tourist spot, but these rural landscapes of Vietnam are incredibly beautiful. Vietnam is rich in World Heritage Sites like Ha Long Bay, but these tranquil rural landscapes are also world-class in their beauty.

In the Vietnamese countryside, crops like corn and rice are cultivated as feed. Presumably, they are for feeding livestock such as cows, water buffaloes, pigs, and chickens. A floating bridge appears, it’s quite old. Its durability is a bit concerning… but it’s fun off-roading.

This area is known for its tea, with tea plantations all around. Could this be Vietnam’s Shizuoka? Lately, with development, tea plantations have been decreasing. After 40 minutes of driving through the countryside, we arrive at the relative’s house. The gardening here is like something out of Animal Crossing.

Vietnam sure has a lot of dogs, haha. In the countryside, almost every house has one. This one seems to be a pet rather than a guard dog. A very hospitable dog. Is this breed a Maltese? I’d be happy if someone could tell me.

At each relative’s house, it’s not just about meeting people; interacting with animals is also fun. And there are babies in almost every house, which makes it very lively and nice. This one is a pet, but its mother serves as a guard dog. If it weren’t chained, it might have bitten me.

Will the pet also become a guard dog in the future…? This vegetable, looking like a cherry tomato, is actually a chili pepper. It’s said to be considerably spicier than regular chili peppers. This is a gerbera flower, known as “the money flower” in Vietnam. Presumably planted for good financial fortune.

During Tet (Lunar New Year) in Vietnam, people in the North decorate with peach blossoms, and also display chrysanthemums and kumquat trees. “Chuc Mung Nam Moi” – “Happy New Year.” I love this feeling of everyone seeing us off. Now, back through the countryside we passed earlier.

Crossing the dilapidated floating bridge costs about 5,000 VND (approx. 30 yen) round trip. Since it’s a handmade bridge by locals, the toll is whimsical. This time, promising to return, I didn’t pay on the way there and will pay 5,000 VND in total on my way back.

When it rains heavily and the river floods, this bridge is often closed. In such cases, people living on the other side cannot cross. And what do they do then? Nothing, really. A herd of water buffaloes taking a walk.

I used to think they were stray water buffaloes, but there are no stray water buffaloes in Vietnam. Every water buffalo has an owner and is a respectable working animal engaged in agricultural work. The trading price of a water buffalo ranges from about 20 to 40 million VND, or about 120,000 to 240,000 yen.

Interestingly, Vietnamese also eat water buffalo meat. Safely returned home. My back hurts from riding the bike. As expected, they are smoking water pipes… The night of New Year’s Eve is surprisingly quiet around here. These are dishes offered to the Buddha. On New Year’s Eve in Vietnam, this is very important.

Bánh chưng, pickled onions, bamboo shoot soup, spring rolls, and pork jelly are staples. It’s a lavish spread. After offering, everyone eats together. It’s like inviting the Buddha to join the family for a meal. As the eldest son, my wife’s father receives many offerings from uncles and aunts.

Fruits include bananas, grapefruits, papayas, oranges, and dragon fruits. The offered food is then shared and enjoyed by everyone. “Khong Ngung Vuon Xa!!” “Never Stop Reaching Further!” “Van Su Nhu Y” “May Everything Go Your Way!” Cheers～ After all, my drink is this, the original Red Bull

Whenever I come to my wife’s parents’ house, they always prepare Red Bull for me Is this fried spring rolls? Crispy Wow…this is delicious Spring rolls with shrimp and cheese And it’s loaded with cheese, just like a Domino’s Deluxe Cold veal ham Light and delicious

A Japanese-style mix of shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and wood ear mushrooms The taste is as expected, likely to be popular among Japanese Refreshing and yet, a deeply flavorful dish A jelly-like dish made from wood ear and pig’s ear Would you call it “jelly salad”? More of a jellied stew, actually

Less of a jelly element, quite filling Finally eating the Banh Chun made at the beginning of the video It’s so big that it can’t be cut with chopsticks What to do… I’ll follow my dad’s lead and eat it in a fork-style It’s delicious but the moisture in your mouth disappears in an instant

Just one and you might feel full already, lol My wife’s mother is making sticky rice Instead of meat, she’s crushing a fruit called Gac fruit The rice is then added to the crushed fruit Keep mixing the rice until it turns completely red

Red is considered a lucky color, often used in weddings and Lunar New Year In Japan, there was a culture of eating red rice during celebratory times It’s turning quite red A laborious task Steam the rice in a special pot Water is placed under a board at the bottom of the pot, generating steam

And steam for 40 minutes… Sticky rice is complete, along with my sister’s karaoke We’ll eat this right at the New Year The kids seem to have found something “Giant!” “Giant!” “Bang Bang Bang Bang!” “Giant!” “Giant!” “Giant!” Apparently, a huge dog has entered the premises

Want to get rid of it but everyone is scared We decide to get rid of it together Might get scolded later… “Uncle, make sure to capture this situation on video!” Feels just like a countryside summer vacation! (Though it’s February…) Kid: “There it is! Too big…!!” !?!?!? “Could be rabid, get back home quickly!”

“A ‘you go ahead first’ kind of Ostrich Club-like exchange” Kids are totally adrenalized Grandpa shows up due to the noise Guess it’s the same in any country, lol Grandson hands over a weapon “That’s too small, I need something bigger” Probably what he’s saying Pathetic… lol

Kids have forgotten about the dog and are now focused on karaoke In the countryside of Vietnam, you can have free karaoke at home Kids are familiar with karaoke from a young age Ooh Ooh Ooh Ooh Unlike Japan, there’s almost no culture of “solo karaoke” “Cha cha cha cha cha cha cha cha”

A fun New Year’s Eve The last offerings are ready Chicken and sticky rice Let the spirits eat first Stylishly including flowers I see, they’ve fixed the beak with a rubber band… It’s already 23:55 Just 5 minutes to the New Year Feels like we’re all watching the Red and White Song Battle

Setting up fireworks for the countdown All set, Dad will light it later It’s 23:58 Time to go out to the street to watch the fireworks Some overeager households have already started launching theirs Can’t wait for 00:00, very Vietnamese Dad’s getting the fire ready Be careful, Dad! Pretty serious fireworks

First time watching fireworks in such cold weather In Japan, fireworks are typically a summer thing A can shoots up 25 fireworks This joyous dance-like reaction is great But seriously, both the sound and the scale of the fireworks are quite impressive These fireworks cost about 400,000 dong (≈2,400 yen) per can

Though each can contains 25 fireworks, it’s rather expensive Got a glimpse of the Vietnamese culture of not skimping on celebrations The launch height is low, so a lot of sparks fall. Actually, these fireworks are made by a military-related organization. It’s said that it’s safe even if the sparks hit your body.

Therefore, only safe fireworks made by military organizations are allowed. I have seen many wonderful fireworks in Japan, but this fireworks show, created by everyone, has moved me the most. Neighbors exchange New Year’s greetings with each other. “Happy New Year~” Vietnamese children always run with all their might.

It seems they could easily do 125 shuttle runs without even trying. It seems there are still fireworks left; this time, they’re ignited right in front of us. Wow…!! Sparks are falling everywhere!! Bikes running through the sparks look like something out of Terminator. The kids are really enjoying it too.

Probably, if everyone launches fireworks at the same time, their own wouldn’t stand out, so some might start launching with a time delay. That’s why it seems like it will never end. More fireworks are going off, but it’s time for us to head home.

Everyone is saying “Chuc Mung Nam Moi” and greeting each other with Happy New Year. Watching something like Vietnam’s version of “Year-End and New Year’s Program”. A traditional New Year ritual, the giving of lucky money, is performed. “Happy New Year!” The nephew who forgot to receive his New Year’s money.

The culture of giving New Year’s money is the same as in Japan. We all eat the chicken and sticky rice that were offered earlier. “Happy New Year 2024.” My sister’s husband, who couldn’t come back home due to work, celebrates the New Year via video call.

For such rituals, the largest and healthiest rooster is chosen. Golden chicken for financial luck, red sticky rice for good fortune. Each dish is imbued with special meaning. It’s a custom to eat together after offering it to the deities first. Eating with hands also has a meaning: “grabbing the golden chicken.”

It means “grabbing financial fortune.” This might differ among families and regions. Everyone looks very happy. Dipping the chicken in a sauce made of its blood and salt to eat. This is really delicious. I’ll grab the red (fortune) with these hands! I think I finally understand why Vietnamese Lunar New Year is so enjoyable.

The eldest sister gave me a New Year’s gift. Thank you. No matter how old you are, it’s always nice to receive New Year’s money. The second sister living nearby goes back home for now. Starting tomorrow, everyone will start visiting relatives.

I’m heading to Japan 8 hours from now, so I did my relatives’ visit early. It’s a bit early, but this is the end of my Lunar New Year. That’s all for this video. Look forward to the next one! Thank you for watching. Please subscribe to the channel.

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