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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Legend of the Rice Cakes: A Vietnamese Tết Story | Lemi’s Tales

from Stories From Around the World: Lemi's Tales for Kids Podcast · host Lemi & Global Storytellers.

Pack your bags, little explorers! Today, Lemi’s magic map takes us to the beautiful land of Vietnam to celebrate Tết, the Vietnamese New Year.In this episode, we meet Prince Lang Lieu, a humble farmer who enters a royal contest to become the next King. While his seventeen brothers travel far and wide to find gold and jewels, Lang Lieu discovers a magical secret in a dream: the most precious treasures aren't sparkly, they are grown in the earth!Join us to find out how a simple grain of rice was used to create the square Bánh Chưng and the round Bánh Giầy, two special cakes that tell the story of the Earth and the Sky. It’s a heartwarming tale about kindness, hard work, and why the best gifts often come from the heart (and the garden!).Perfect for bedtime, car rides, or classroom listening!

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