First day of Vu Lan month: Let's go vegetarian together for peace of mind

As Vu Lan month approaches, many people in Ho Chi Minh City choose to eat vegetarian food to start the new month. In the middle of the bustling city, a simple vegetarian meal is enough to bring peace and connection.

Every Vu Lan season, it is not difficult to see vegetarian restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City packed with people, from popular restaurants to high-end restaurants. Eating vegetarian on the 15th or 1st day of the lunar month has long become a habit associated with the spiritual life of Vietnamese people, especially in the 7th month of Vu Lan - the season of filial piety. For city dwellers, eating vegetarian is not only a spiritual choice, a good direction but also an opportunity to find balance, purify the body and enjoy pure dishes.

Vegetarian habits on the first day of Vu Lan month

According to long-time vegetarian restaurant owners in District 1 and District 3 (old), since the first day of the seventh lunar month, the number of vegetarian diners has increased sharply. The elderly come to keep their minds pure, while young people choose vegetarianism as a way to calm down after stressful working days. There are families who go to eat vegetarian food together on the first day of the month, both to bond and to remind their children to preserve the tradition of "remembering the source of the water you drink".

"Being vegetarian on the first day of Vu Lan month means showing gratitude to parents and ancestors. Many young people now also like to eat vegetarian food because the dishes are diverse, good for health, and not as dry as before," said Ms. Hong Hanh (Cau Ong Lanh ward, Ho Chi Minh City). Not only a belief, vegetarianism has also become a green and healthy living trend for a part of the city's residents.

When vegetarian cuisine enters international standards

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In this wave, many vegetarian restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City have upgraded their experiences to meet the increasing demand. Ms. Hoang Mong Diem - Founder of Chay Garden restaurant shared: "Vu Lan month has long been a special time for everyone to remember their parents and show gratitude to their parents. With this vegetarian cuisine program, we hope to encourage people to spend more time with their families, especially with their parents. This is also a way to honor the good values ​​of Vietnamese families".

The exquisite flavors of vegan dishes

On the evening of August 23, in the center of Ho Chi Minh City, the annual "Healthy Vegetarianism - Connecting Family Love" event organized by Chay Garden restaurant was designed as a culinary garden, where diners could enjoy vegetarian dishes while listening to stories about family love and peace in life.

A large number of diners were present to experience more than 100 rich vegetarian dishes, from traditional dishes to modern creations. This is also the way many families in Ho Chi Minh City started the first day of the Vu Lan vegetarian month, both eating vegetarian to purify the body and finding connection with parents and relatives in the atmosphere of the filial piety season.

Many vegetarian dishes are creatively invested by the chef, both preserving the Vietnamese soul and bringing a modern breath.

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We can mention the skewered pancake with a thin, crispy crust, filled with mushrooms, bean sprouts, and green beans, skewered into small, interesting portions. Vegetarian pho with broth simmered from vegetables and mushrooms, naturally sweet, light but still rich; salads and vegetable rolls such as grapefruit salad, banana flower salad, vegetable rolls with cashew nuts, mushrooms, and vegetables, crispy, sweet, and refreshing.

In particular, the vegetarian mushroom noodle dish is a combination of many types of mushrooms, the sauce is rich thanks to vegetable cream but still elegant, the noodles are chewy and mixed with rich sauce. The dishes are all beautifully presented, the colors are harmonious from natural ingredients, bringing a feeling of both delicious and healthy. In a gentle space with meditation music, the scent of lotus, diners can easily feel relaxed.

Ho Chi Minh City residents maintain the habit of being vegetarian on the first day of Vu Lan month.

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Ms. To Thi Thuy Ha - Deputy Director of the Center for Research and Development of Vietnamese Cuisine shared: "The 7th lunar month is an opportunity for everyone to show gratitude to their parents and grandparents. With more than 100 vegetarian dishes made from natural ingredients, this year's program not only brings a rich experience but also affirms the trend of eating vegetarian to be healthy and live in harmony with nature. This is a way to sow 'good seeds', to spread a better and more peaceful lifestyle to the community".

Vegetarian culinary culture in the heart of the city

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Ho Chi Minh City currently has hundreds of vegetarian restaurants, large and small, from simple family restaurants to international standard restaurants. This diversity reflects the diverse needs of urban residents. While the elderly seek peace, the young are interested in creative variations that are both trendy and easy to share on social networks.

More importantly, being vegetarian on the first day of Vu Lan month is a valuable cultural beauty, maintained and developed in modern society. It is a combination of beliefs, health and cuisine, contributing to enriching the spiritual life of the city's people.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/ngay-dau-thang-vu-lan-ru-nhau-di-an-chay-cho-long-an-yen-185250824154852597.htm